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Private foundation · EIN 42-1214699

Farrer Endowment Foundation

Mason City, IA

Farrer Endowment Foundation is a private foundation based in Mason City, IA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $342K in grants and contributions paid across 39 grants, with $7.86M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Youth and Shelter Services, Niacc Foundation and North Iowa Community Action.

How to request funding

Contact
Gerald M Stambaugh Secretary
Phone
6414235154
Address
P O Box 1567, Mason City, Ia, 50402
Form and materials
Written request in specific form
Deadlines
January thru april 30 each year

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Youth and Shelter ServicesAmes, IAContinuing Educationstaff Development$30,000
Niacc FoundationMason City, IAConstruction for Lab Facilitiesfarrer Scholarship$30,000
North Iowa Community ActionMason City, IASupport Selfsufficiency Program$30,000
Clear Lake Development FoundationClear Lake, IACapital Improvements$30,000
Mercy Medical Center Foundation North IowaMason City, IACapitalimprovements$20,000
Mason City Family YMCAMason City, IAPool Upgrades$15,000
West Fork Community School DistrictSheffield, IASurface and Equipmentfor Playground in Rockwell$12,000
Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless IncMason City, IAOperating Funds$12,000
Elderbridge Agency on AgingMason City, IAClientassistanceprogram$10,000
43 North IowaMason City, IACommunity Crisisfunding$10,000
One VisionClear Lake, IANursing Traininglab$10,000
Garner Community Christian Child CareGarner, IAConstruction Ofnew Child Carefacility$10,000
Community Kitchen of North IowaMason City, IASuppliesfood$8,000
Caring Pregnancy Center IncMason City, IABaby Items Baby Bucksprogram$7,500
City of SwaledaleSawledale, IACapitalimprovements$7,500
North Iowa Band Festival FoundationMason City, IATravel Stipendsfor High Schoolmarching Bands$7,500
Niad Center for Human DevelopmentMason City, IASupport Fortraining$7,000
Meals on Wheels of Mason City IncMason City, IASliding Feescale Project$5,000
Lutheran Services in Iowa IncDes Moines, IASupport Earlychildhoodprogram$5,000
Iowa Legal AidMason City, IAFamily Stabilizationproject$5,000
Girl Scouts of Greater IowaMason City, IATree Stump Removal$5,000
North Central Iowa Ag in the ClassroomGarner, IAOperationalexpenses$5,000
Build a Better BelmondBelmond, IAPool Replacement$5,000
Mrom IncMason City, IACapital Improvement$5,000
United Way of North Central IowaMason City, IACommunity Support$5,000

The 25 largest of 39 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Farrer Endowment Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Written request in specific form. Deadlines: January thru april 30 each year. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Farrer Endowment Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $342,000 in grants and contributions paid (39 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Farrer Endowment Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Youth and Shelter Services (IA), $30K, Niacc Foundation (IA), $30K, North Iowa Community Action (IA), $30K, Clear Lake Development Foundation (IA), $30K and Mercy Medical Center Foundation North Iowa (IA), $20K.