EIN 39-1899210

Iowa Barn Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
State
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Iowa Barn Foundation, dedicated to preserving Iowa's rural buildings and agricultural heritage, was founded in 1997. The organization educates people about the importance of preserving historic barns through a variety of activities, including tours, exhibits, speakers and their website. They have approved seventeen matching grants for barn restoration and one grant reverted due to non-compliance.
Total revenues
$156,634
2023
Total expenses
$146,462
2023
Total assets
$317,863
2023
Num. employees
1
2019

Program areas at Iowa Barn Foundation

Seventeen matching grants for historic preservation of barns were approved for payment upon completion of the projects. One prior year grant reverted because the grantee could not meet grant requirements.
Barn restoration promotional and informational activities including two tours of preserved barns, an exhibit and booth at the Iowa State Fair, volunteer speakers, video tape/powerpoint presentations and an internet web site
Two issues of the Iowa Barn Foundation Magazine were distributed providing information on its barn preservation mission and a book was published providing information on barns that were preserved.

Who funds Iowa Barn Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fred Maytag Family FoundationGeneral Support$50,000
Reiman FoundationGeneral Operations$5,000
The Denny and Candy Elwell FoundationGeneral Fund$1,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Iowa Barn Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Don GeigerDirector$0
Stephen LawlerTreasurer$0
Andrea CorcoranDirector$0
Ober AndersonSecretary$0
Roxanne MehlischDirector , Vice - President$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Iowa Barn Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$153,489
Program services$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$1,998
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,147
Total revenues$156,634

Form 990s for Iowa Barn Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-24990EZView PDF
2022-122023-08-08990EZView PDF
2021-122022-07-25990EZView PDF
2020-122021-08-02990EZView PDF
2019-122021-02-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2023
August 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Fred Maytag Family Foundation
October 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
August 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
State / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
12916 Wilden Cir
Urbandale, IA 50323
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Polk County, IA
Website URL
iowabarnfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(515) 225-3307
IRS details
EIN
39-1899210
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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