Grantmaking public charity · EIN 20-1730015
Washington County Riverboat Foundation Inc
Washington, IA
Washington County Riverboat Foundation Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Washington, IA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $4.4M in grants paid across 41 grants, with $4.37M in total assets. Its largest grants went to City of Washington, Hoover Presidential Foundation and Washington County Emergency Management.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Washington County Riverboat Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
There is a grant compliance committee that monitors and makes sure the funds are used according to the grant award agreements.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To distribute grants to area organizations and municipalities.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Washington | Washington, IA | Municipal Grant | $661,794 |
| Hoover Presidential Foundation | West Branch, IA | 2024 Fall Grant: War on 1,000 Fronts Gallery | $500,000 |
| Washington County Emergency Management | Washington, IA | 2024 Spring Grant: Outdoor Warning Sirens | $432,359 |
| Washington County Hospital Foundation | Washington, IA | 2024 Spring Grant: Kalona Clinic | $334,032 |
| City of Kalona | Kalona, IA | 2023 Spring Grant: Southtown Recreation Park & Trail | $254,300 |
| City of Washington | Washington, IA | 2023 Fall Grant: Fire Pumper Truck | $247,815 |
| City of Kalona | Kalona, IA | Municipal Grant | $230,858 |
| YMCA of Washington County | Washington, IA | 2022 Spring Grant: Aquatic Center | $218,123 |
| Kalona Historical Society | Kalona, IA | 2024 Surprise Grant: Historic Barn | $200,000 |
| Kalona Historical Society | Kalona, IA | 2023 Fall Grant: Depot Renovation and Rail Car | $149,729 |
| City of Wellman | Wellman, IA | Municipal Grant | $135,437 |
| Holy Family Parish | Riverside, IA | 2024 Fall Grant: Windows and Roof Repair | $121,000 |
| Richland Area Child Care Organization | Richland, IA | 2023 Fall Grant: Furniture & Equipment | $97,758 |
| City of Riverside | Riverside, IA | Municipal Grant | $89,993 |
| Washington County Conservation Board | Washington, IA | 2025 Spring Grant: Pickleball/Playground | $75,000 |
| Mid-Prairie Community Schools | Wellman, IA | 2025 Spring Grant: Scoreboard | $60,000 |
| Washington Music Boosters | Washington, IA | 2024 Fall Grant: Elevating Washington Music | $54,116 |
| Friends of Lake Darling | Brighton, IA | 2024 Fall Grant: Solar System | $50,000 |
| City of Kalona | Kalona, IA | 2024 Fall Grant: Student Build Job Trailer | $49,800 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church | Washington, IA | 2024 Spring Grant: Exterior Upgrades | $49,502 |
| City of Brighton | Brighton, IA | Municipal Grant | $40,631 |
| City of Ainsworth | Ainsworth, IA | Municipal Grant | $36,937 |
| City of Keota | Keota, IA | Spring Grant 2024: Keota Aquatic Center Safety & Lighting | $32,824 |
| Waco Schools | Wayland, IA | 2024 Spring Grant: Playground Improvements | $31,900 |
| Kiwanis Club of Sigourney | Sigourney, IA | 2024 Fall Grant: Pavilion Project | $25,000 |
The 25 largest of 41 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Washington County Riverboat Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Washington County Riverboat Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Washington County Riverboat Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $4,404,088 in grants paid (41 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Washington County Riverboat Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to City of Washington (IA), $662K, Hoover Presidential Foundation (IA), $500K, Washington County Emergency Management (IA), $432K, Washington County Hospital Foundation (IA), $334K and City of Kalona (IA), $254K.