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Trustees of Grinnell College

Grinnell, Iowa  ·  EIN 420680387  ·  Private foundation

Trustees of Grinnell College is a Iowa-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $56.9M in annual giving against $2.53B in assets. This page documents the 48 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Trustees of Grinnell College — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$56.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.53B
Total assets
48
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Trustees of Grinnell College funds

Trustees of Grinnell College's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, health care, higher education.

Arts & CultureEarly Childhood EducationHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Trustees of Grinnell College, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Essie Justice Group
GENERAL SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$100K2017
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Grinnell, IA$87K2022
City of Grinnell
EQUIPMENT UPGRADES
Grinnell, IA$81K2017
Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce
GENERAL SUPPORT
Grinnell, IA$61K2017
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Grinnell, IA$60K2019
Ahrens Park Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Grinnell, IA$35K2024
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Grinnell, IA$30K2023
Grinnell School of Music
GENERAL SUPPORT
Grinnell, IA$30K2024
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Grinnell, IA$28K2019
Mid-iowa Community Action
GENERAL SUPPORT
Marshalltown, IA$25K2020
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Grinnell, IA$25K2024
City of Grinnell
GENERAL SUPPORT
Grinnell, IA$24K2024
Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce
GENERAL SUPPORT
Grinnell, IA$24K2019
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Grinnell, IA$20K2023
Grinnell-newburg Community Schools
GENERAL SUPPORT
Grinnell, IA$17K2017

Trustees of Grinnell College giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$286K
2019$134K
2020$63K
2022$145K
2023$116K
2024$158K

How to apply for funding from Trustees of Grinnell College

Trustees of Grinnell College's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at grinnell.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about Trustees of Grinnell College

Does Trustees of Grinnell College accept grant applications?
Trustees of Grinnell College's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Trustees of Grinnell College fund?
Trustees of Grinnell College's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Essie Justice Group, Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation, City of Grinnell. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Trustees of Grinnell College give in grants?
Trustees of Grinnell College reported $56.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $903K over 48 grants.
Where is Trustees of Grinnell College located?
Trustees of Grinnell College is based in Grinnell, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 420680387.
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About this profile. This page is built from Trustees of Grinnell College's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Trustees of Grinnell College. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.