Funder directory → Iowa → IOWA LAKES ELECTRIC MEMBERS
Private foundation · ESTHERVILLE, IA · EIN 825248472IOWA LAKES ELECTRIC MEMBERS
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$1,883–$5,000
median $3,000
Giving (latest FY)
$73,683
21 grants · FY2025
Assets
$36,333
gives in IA
Application form & materials: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS/CHECKLIST MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 1. COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM 2. COMPLETED BUDGET SHOWING HOW REQUESTED FUNDS WILL BE SPENT 3. COPY OF 501(C)( ) OR NON-PROFIT STATUS LETTER (LETTER OF DETERMINATION FROM IRS) 4. COPY OF IRS FORM 990 (PAGES 1 AND 2 FOR PREVIOUS YEAR) 5. THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION OR SUPPORT.
Deadlines: AS DETERMINED ANNUALLY BY THE FOUNDATION BOARD.
Restrictions: GRANTS WILL BE USED PRIMARILY IN THE LOCAL AREA SERVED BY THE COOPERATIVE FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATION PURPOSES. GRANTS WILL GENERALLY BE MADE TO NON-PROFIT, CIVIC OR COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT DEMONSTRATE A COMMITMENT TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE REGION. PROJECTS SHOULD FIT IN ONE OR MORE OF THESE CATEGORIES: COMMUNITY SERVICE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND/OR YOUTH, ENVIRONMENT, DISASTER RELIEF. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OFFICIAL IOWA LAKES ELECTRIC MEMBERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION APPLICATION FORMS.
Contact: IOWA LAKES ELECTRIC MEMBERS CHARITA · 702 1ST AVE S, ESTHERVILLE, IA, 51334 · 8002254532
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DICKENS FIRE AND RESCUE · DICKENS, IA | SAFETY EQUIPMENT | $7,500 |
| CITY OF PETERSON · PETERSON, IA | AMBULANCE CRU FACILITY | $5,000 |
| CITY OF ROLFE · ROLFE, IA | SUNSET RIDGE PARK PROJECT | $5,000 |
| DISCOVERY HOUSE INC · SPIRIT LAKE, IA | BATHROOM REMODEL | $5,000 |
| ESTHERVILLE FFA · ESTHERVILLE, IA | AGRICULTURAL LEARNING CENTER--CHICKEN COOP | $5,000 |
| PALO ALTO COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD · RUTHVEN, IA | GEOTHERMAL UPDATE AT LOST ISLAND NATURE CENTER | $5,000 |
| HUDSONS CREW · ROLFE, IA | POCAHONTAS SPLASH PAD FUNDED BY HUDSON'S CREW | $4,000 |
| ROYAL AMERICAN LEGION POST #248 · SPENCER, IA | MEMORIAL PARK EXPANSION | $3,000 |
| ROYAL CLAY LINCOLN FIRE AGENCY · ROYAL, IA | EMS EQUIPMENT | $1,883 |
| SWEA CITY IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE · SWEA CITY, IA | INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND | $4,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.