The Gerdin Charitable Foundation
Private foundation · North Liberty, IA · EIN 42-1462088 · reported 2023–2025
19grants reported
$550Kmedian award
$50Klower quartile
$1,000smallest grant
$15.6Mtotal paid
2states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 1 of its 19 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $100K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Luther College REGENTS CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT | Decorah, IA | $3,000,000 |
| Luther College REGENTS CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT | Decorah, IA | $3,000,000 |
| Luther College REGENTS CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT | Decorah, IA | $2,000,000 |
| University OF Iowa Center for Advancement U OF I HEALTH CARE CATALYST FUND SUPPORT | Iowa City, IA | $1,250,000 |
| University OF Iowa Center for Advancement SUPPORT FOR WOMENS ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIPS | Iowa City, IA | $1,250,000 |
| University OF Northern Iowa Foundation TO ESTABLISH THE GERDIN FAMILY CHAIR IN GERONTOLOGY | Cedar Falls, IA | $1,000,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation OF Iowa INC "DREAMS COME TRUE FUND" SUPPORT - GRANTING 50 WISHES | Urbandale, IA | $700,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation OF Iowa INC "DREAMS COME TRUE FUND" SUPPORT - GRANTING 50 WISHES | Urbandale, IA | $700,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NAIVE T CELL DEPLETION RESEARCH SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $550,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NAIVE T CELL DEPLETION RESEARCH | Seattle, WA | $550,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NAIVE T CELL DEPLETION RESEARCH | Seattle, WA | $550,000 |
| Iowa State University GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Ames, IA | $500,000 |
| Unitypoint Health ST Luke's Foundation SUPPORT FOR THE ABBE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH | Cedar Rapids, IA | $250,000 |
| Iowa Donor Network IN SUPPORT OF THE DONATE LIFE ROSE PARADE | North Liberty, IA | $120,000 |
| Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Ankeny, IA | $100,000 |
| Iowa State University TAHIRA K. HIRA PROFESSORSHIP FUND SUPPORT | Ames, IA | $50,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter GENERAL OPERATING FUND | West Des Moines, IA | $2,500 |
| Cedar Summerstock Theatre GENERAL OPERATING FUND | Saint Ansgar, IA | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation OF Johnson County CORALVILLE ASIAN FESTIVAL SUPPORT | Coralville, IA | $1,000 |
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