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Emc Insurance Foundation

Des Moines, IA · EIN 42-1343474. Reported 460 grants totalling $6,329,954 to 209 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$5,000median grant
$6,329,954granted, 2021-2024
209organizations funded
66%of grantees funded again the next year
$21.7Massets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Emc Insurance Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $5,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $1,643 and $15,000; the smallest was $13 and the largest $266,667. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
64 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
152 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
98 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
68 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
38 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
27 grants
$100,000 and Up
13 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Great Outdoors FoundationDes Moines, IA$608,313642024
United Way of Central IowaDes Moines, IA$583,140542024
Orchard PlaceDes Moines, IA$392,250542024
Des Moines Performing ArtsDes Moines, IA$375,000442024
Greater Des Moines Habitat for HumanityDes Moines, IA$210,000332024
On With Life FoundationAnkeny, IA$200,000442024
University of Northern Iowa FoundationCedar Falls, IA$200,000442024
Hope MinistriesDes Moines, IA$190,000542024
Iowa State University FoundationAmes, IA$157,500332024
Salisbury House FoundationDes Moines, IA$150,000442024
YMCA of Greater Des MoinesDes Moines, IA$141,000432024
Homes of Oakridge Human ServicesDes Moines, IA$140,000442024
Hoyt Sherman Place FoundationDes Moines, IA$133,334222024
Des Moines Symphony AssociationDes Moines, IA$125,000442024
Iowa Historical FoundationDes Moines, IA$125,000332023
Autism Society of AmericaRockville, MD$115,000442024
Iowa College FoundationDes Moines, IA$110,250432024
Science Center of IowaDes Moines, IA$100,000222023
Des Moines Area Religious CouncilDes Moines, IA$95,000442024
Living History Farms FoundationUrbandale, IA$85,000542024
By Degrees FoundationDes Moines, IA$70,000442024
Cultureall IncUrbandale, IA$70,000442024
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa IncClive, IA$67,500442024
American Lung AssociationUrbandale, IA$60,000442024
Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA$60,000332023
Variety-the Children's CharityDes Moines, IA$60,000332023
United Way of the PlainsWichita, KS$59,019442024
Des Moines Community PlayhouseDes Moines, IA$57,500542024
EllipsisJohnston, IA$55,000332024
Childserve IncJohnston, IA$50,000112024
Children and Families of IowaDes Moines, IA$50,000332024
Greater Des Moines Botanical GardenDes Moines, IA$50,000112024
Iowa Soccer Development Foundation IncDes Moines, IA$50,000112021
Food Bank of IowaDes Moines, IA$48,000442024
Iowa Association of Business and Industry FoundationDes Moines, IA$45,000332024
Polk County Housing Trust FundDes Moines, IA$38,000442024
James B Morris Scholarship Fund IncDes Moines, IA$37,500442024
Des Moines Metro Opera IncIndianola, IA$35,000322022
American Red CrossDes Moines, IA$32,500322022
Junior Achievement of Central Iowa IncDes Moines, IA$32,500542024
Valley of the Sun United WayPhoenix, AZ$25,804442024
Edmundson Art Foundation IncDes Moines, IA$25,000442024
Harvest AcademyIndianola, IA$25,000112024
United Way of Humphreys County TennesseeWaverly, TN$25,000112021
Wesleylife Community Services IncJohnston, IA$25,000332024
Mid-Iowa Council Boy Scouts of AmericaDes Moines, IA$22,500432024
Sckic IncDes Moines, IA$22,500332024
Camp FireDes Moines, IA$20,000112023
Dalla Terra Ranch FoundationEarlham, IA$20,000112023
Iowa Center for Economic SuccessDes Moines, IA$20,000222022
Iowa Legal Aid FoundationDes Moines, IA$20,000442024
Pinky Swear FoundationWest Des Moines, IA$20,000442024
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines FoundationDes Moines, IA$20,000222024
Variety - the Children's Charity of IowaDes Moines, IA$20,000112024
Civic Music AssociationDes Moines, IA$17,600332023
United Way of Central Alabama IncBirmingham, AL$17,084442024
Meals From the HeartlandWest Des Moines, IA$15,800332024
Girl Scouts of Greater IowaUrbandale, IA$15,000332024
Knock and Drop IowaDes Moines, IA$15,000332024
Mainframe StudiosDes Moines, IA$15,000112021
Sfm FoundationMinneapolis, MN$15,000332024
Single Parent ProvisionWest Des Moines, IA$15,000442024
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas IncDallas, TX$14,566442024
Iowa Service DogsWest Des Moines, IA$14,500332024
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County IncMilwaukee, WI$14,468442024
Above & Beyond Cancer IncDes Moines, IA$14,000442024
Children's Cancer ConnectionDes Moines, IA$14,000442024
Association of Business and Industry FoundationDes Moines, IA$12,500112021
Back 2 School IowaDes Moines, IA$12,500322024
Latina Leadership Initiative of Greater Des MoinesDes Moines, IA$12,500222024
Mile High United Way IncDenver, CO$11,288442024
American Heart Association IncJohnston, TX$11,000322024
United Way SuncoastTampa, FL$10,177222024
Blue Star Mothers of America IncJohnston, IA$10,000332024
Des Moines Educational FoundationDes Moines, IA$10,000222023
Greater Des Moines Music Coalition IncDes Moines, IA$10,000222022
Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HI$10,000112023
Iowa Jag IncDes Moines, IA$10,000222024
Iowa Special Olympics IncGrimes, IA$10,000222024
Menace Soccer FoundationDes Moines, IA$10,000222023
Merrymakers AssociationOmaha, NE$10,000222023
YssAmes, IA$10,000112024
Link AssociatesWest Des Moines, IA$9,892442024
Jewels AcademyDes Moines, IA$9,500332023
Easter Seal Society of Iowa IncDes Moines, IA$9,000332024
Ballet Theatre of Des MoinesWest Des Moines, IA$8,000332024
DsmhackDes Moines, IA$8,000422024
United Way of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH$7,726442024
Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame IncWest Des Moines, IA$7,500222022
Job Rides IncClive, IA$7,500222024
Latin Leadership Initiative of Greater Des MoinesDes Moines, IA$7,500112022
Stagewest Theatre CompanyDes Moines, IA$7,500222023
Unitypoint Health - Des MoinesDes Moines, IA$7,500112022
WesleylifeJohnston, IA$7,500112021
Beth El Foundation of Minnesota IncSt Louis Park, MN$7,200112021
United Way of the Capital Area IncJackson, MS$7,176442024
Missouri Slope Areawide United Way IncBismarck, ND$6,292442024
United Way of the MidlandsOmaha, NE$6,280442024
Iowa Health FoundationDes Moines, IA$6,000112021
Sleep in Heavenly Peace IncKimberly, ID$6,000112024
United Way of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MO$5,739442024
Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN$5,429442024
4-H Clubs & Affiliated 4-H OrganizationsAmes, IA$5,000112024
6TH Avenue CorridorDes Moines, IA$5,000112022
African American Leadership Academy Co the Directors CouncilDes Moines, IA$5,000112021
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association IncWest Des Moines, IA$5,000112023
American Heart Association IncJohnston, IA$5,000112022
Children and Family Urban MinistriesDes Moines, IA$5,000112022
Dental Connections IncDes Moines, IA$5,000112023
Department of Veteran AffairsDes Moines, IA$5,000112023
Everybody Wins IowaDes Moines, IA$5,000322023
Families Helping Families of IowaCedar Rapids, IA$5,000112022
First Tee of Central IowaDes Moines, IA$5,000112021
Goodwill Industries of Central IowaJohnston, IA$5,000112022
Iowa Ivy FoundationDes Moines, IA$5,000222022
Knock and Drop of IowaDes Moines, IA$5,000112021
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyRye Brook, NY$5,000222023
Merrymakers AssociationDes Moines, IA$5,000112021
Please Pass the LoveWest Des Moines, IA$5,000112022
Prevent Child Abuse IowaDes Moines, IA$5,000222023
Pursuit of InnovationDes Moines, IA$5,000112023
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Central Iowa IncDes Moines, IA$5,000222023
Tech Journey IncUrbandale, IA$5,000222024
The Home ConnectionDes Moines, IA$5,000112023
The Scholarship Foundation of St LouisSt Louis, MO$5,000112021
Waukee Betterment FoundationWaukee, IA$5,000112021
West Des Moines Historical SocietyWest Des Moines, IA$5,000222022
Des Moines Police Activities LeagueDes Moines, IA$4,850112022
Insurance Management Associates FoundationOverland Park, KS$4,500332024
Iowa Center for Children's JusticeDes Moines, IA$4,500222024
United Way of Rhode Island IncProvidence, RI$4,204442024
Iowa Center for Childrens JusticeDes Moines, IA$4,000222023
State University of Iowa FoundationIowa City, IA$4,000212022
Friends of Iowa CASA and IcfcrbDes Moines, IA$3,500332023
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationWest Des Moines, IA$3,000222022
Easter Seals Society of Iowa IncDes Moines, IA$3,000112021
Iowa Architectural FoundationDes Moines, IA$3,000222022
Junior League of Waterloo Cedar Falls Iowa IncWaterloo, IA$3,000222023
Love for Red IncWest Des Moines, IA$3,000112023
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY$3,000222023
Artfest Midwest Foundation IncWest Des Moines, IA$2,500112022
Blue Star Mothers of IowaIndianola, IA$2,500112021
Community Hand UpWest Des Moines, IA$2,500112021
Des Moines Refugee SupportDes Moines, IA$2,500112024
Fort Des Moines Museum and Education CenterDes Moines, IA$2,500112022
Grand GentlemenOklahoma City, OK$2,500112022
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyWest Des Moines, IA$2,500112021
Skate DsmDes Moines, IA$2,500112023
The Actuarial FoundationSchaumburg, IL$2,500112022
The Iowa Cops Chapter of ConcernedGranger, IA$2,500222024
Trinity Health FoundationMinot, ND$2,500112021
Valley Evangelical Free Church of West Des MoinesWest Des Moines, IA$2,500112023
United Way of Central CarolinasCharlotte, NC$2,390332023
United Way of Chester CountyExton, PA$2,277222024
City VoicesDes Moines, IA$2,260222022
Iowa European Cultural ConnectionPleasant Hill, IA$2,000222023
The Surety FoundationWashington, DC$2,000112021
United Way of Greater New HavenNew Haven, CT$1,700222024
United Way of York CountyYork, PA$1,643112023
Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters Indiana DivisionIndianapolis, IN$1,500112023
United Way of King CountySeattle, WA$1,400222024
Capital Area United Way IncLansing, MI$1,383222022
United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New JerseyPhiladelphia, PA$1,368112021
United Way of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL$1,298442024
United Way of Central New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM$1,200222024
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New JerseyPhiladelphia, PA$1,015112022
Ankeny Community NetworkAnkeny, IA$1,000112021
Bostic Traditional Magnet ElementaryWichita, KS$1,000112021
Can Do CancerAnkeny, IA$1,000112022
Des Moines Historical Society of Des Moines IowaDes Moines, IA$1,000112021
Great Bend Middle SchoolGreat Bend, KS$1,000112021
Holy Cross Lutheran SchoolWichita, KS$1,000112021
Junior League of Waterloo-Cedar FallsWaterloo, IA$1,000112021
Kansas City Pet ProjectKansas City, MO$1,000112023
Magdalen Catholic SchoolWichita, KS$1,000112021
St Baldrick's FoundationMonrovia, CA$1,000112021
Stewart Elementary SchoolSalina, KS$1,000112021
The Iowa Cops Chapter of Concerns of Police SurvivorsGranger, IA$1,000112023
The Salvation Army USA Central TerritoryDes Moines, IA$1,000112022
Veterans Community ProjectKansas City, MO$1,000112022
Michigan Association of United Ways IncLansing, MI$966112024
Metro United WayLouisville, KY$917222024
United Way of South Central MichiganKalamazoo, MI$861112023
Rhode Island Community Food Bank AssociationProvidence, RI$815112022
United Way of Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GA$678222024
United Way of Greater KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN$670222024
United Way of the Virginia PeninsulaNewport News, VA$630222024
United Way of San Diego CountySan Diego, CA$588222024
United Way of Greater Charlotte IncCharlotte, NC$531112024
American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty UnderwritersMalvern, PA$500112021
Lidz for KidzEarlham, IA$500112021
United Way of Southeast LouisianaNew Orleans, LA$458222024
Service Above Self Foundation Rotary Club of Nw Des MoinesUrbandale, IA$400112022
Best Buddies International IncDes Moines, IA$355112022
United Way of New York CityNew York, NY$353222024
United Way of Northeastern South DakotaAberdeen, SD$325112024
Brookings Area United WayBrookings, SD$263112023
Feeding AmericaChicago, IL$250112023
Marine Toys for Tots FoundationEl Campo, TX$250112023
United Way of Androscoggin County IncLewiston, ME$250112023
Rhode Island Community Food BankProvidence, RI$197112021
United Way of Northern New JerseyBridgewater, NJ$180222024
United Way of Greater Fall River IncFall River, MA$179222024
United Way of Central IndianaIndianapolis, IN$130112023
United Way of York County ScRock Hill, SC$103112024
Granite United WayManchester, NH$90222024
Heart of Arkansas United WayLittle Rock, AR$75112024
United Way of Treasure Valley IncBoise, ID$75112024
United Way of the National Capital AreaVienna, VA$50112024

120 of 209 (57%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 66%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 322 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Philanthropy & Grantmaking
93 grants
Arts & Culture
52 grants
Human Services
35 grants
Education
27 grants
Diseases & Disorders
16 grants
Youth Development
15 grants
Food & Nutrition
14 grants
Community Improvement
13 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
2021101$1,551,401$5,000
2022127$1,698,018$5,000
2023126$1,530,680$4,193
2024106$1,549,855$5,000

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 93% of this one's giving went to organizations in Iowa. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

Iowa
$5.9M
Maryland
$115K
Kansas
$69K
Minnesota
$28K
Texas
$26K
Arizona
$26K
Tennessee
$26K
Alabama
$17K

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Funders that support the same organizations

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American Online Giving Foundation Inc103 shared recipientsDonor Advised Charitable Giving Inc95 shared recipientsFidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund86 shared recipientsCommunity Fdn of Greater Des Moines85 shared recipientsThe Blackbaud Giving Fund83 shared recipientsPrairie Meadows Race Track and Casino68 shared recipients

How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $5,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Iowa.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Emc Insurance Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: 700 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 42-1343474 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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