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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 13-3666768

The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Cedar Rapids, IA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 91 grants and $10.9 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $10,856,667

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $7,511,503

  • Tax year 2024

    $10,614,699

    Grants listed
    141
    Assets, end of year
    $5,975,357

  • Tax year 2023

    $11,156,759

    Grants listed
    124
    Assets, end of year
    $7,357,823

  • Tax year 2022

    $7,340,798

    Grants listed
    90
    Assets, end of year
    $8,297,214

  • Tax year 2021

    $9,159,517

    Grants listed
    102
    Assets, end of year
    $12,119,843

  • Tax year 2020

    $7,131,985

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $5,451,989

Grants paid in 2025

91 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Salesmanship Club of DallasDallas, TX

    Capital improvements - salesmanship club youth camp

    $620,000
  2. American YouthworksAustin, TX

    Ayw-youthbuild program

    $465,000
  3. Journey Forward MentoringDallas, TX

    General operating

    $465,000
  4. The Bishop Enrique San Pedro Ozanam Center IncBrownsville, TX

    2025-2027 general operating

    $465,000
  5. Ellipsis IncJohnston, IA

    Child welfare emergency shelter support

    $445,000
  6. Marathon Public Library and History MuseumMarathon, TX

    Heart of marathon capital campaign

    $415,000
  7. Children & Family Urban MinistriesDes Moines, IA

    2025-2027 general operations

    $320,000
  8. Neighborhood Solidarity FundSaint Louis, MO

    Northside resilience fund- phase 1

    $315,000
  9. Family Crisis Centers IncSioux Center, IA

    Family visitation and exchange center

    $290,000
  10. The Washington UniversitySt Louis, MO

    Seed for oklahoma kids: research to inform large-scale, asset-based policy

    $253,612
  11. Palacios Community HubPalacios, TX

    Operating reserve

    $250,000
  12. United Community Builders Community Development CorporationColumbia, MO

    Operating reserve

    $250,000
  13. Project Arriba (advance Retraining and Redevelopment Initiative in BorEl Paso, TX

    Equitable opportunities through postsecondary access 2024-2025

    $200,000
  14. Valley Initiative for Development and AdvancementMercedes, TX

    2024-2026 higher education and workforce development support services

    $200,000
  15. Vickery Meadow Learning CenterDallas, TX

    General operating

    $190,000
  16. Bridge Lacrosse Dallas IncDallas, TX

    General operating

    $160,000
  17. Iowa Migrant Movement for JusticeDes Moines, IA

    Legal program operations

    $160,000
  18. Matthew 25Cedar Rapids, IA

    Cultivate hope corner store phase 2

    $160,000
  19. Buckner Children and Family Services IncDallas, TX

    Penitas family hope center - family coaching program

    $135,000
  20. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St Louis IncSaint Louis, MO

    Workforce development and career readiness: preparing disadvantaged teens for careers and jobs as adults

    $125,000
  21. HealthteamworksGolden, CO

    Population health career lattice for young adults entering the primary care workforce

    $125,000
  22. Palacios Community HubPalacios, TX

    2024-2026 operations and expansion

    $116,250
  23. Jail to JobsCedar Park, TX

    2025-2026 workforce development program

    $110,000
  24. Kids Win MissouriBallwin, MO

    Advancing early care and education in missouri

    $110,000
  25. Ready ReadersSaint Louis, MO

    2025-2027 general operating

    $110,000
  26. Southeast Missouri Food Bank IncSikeston, MO

    General operating support

    $110,000
  27. Texas AppleseedAustin, TX

    Advocating for policies that make schools safe and supportive of all students

    $110,000
  28. The Community PartnershipRolla, MO

    General operating support

    $110,000
  29. Thru ProjectSan Antonio, TX

    College housing for former foster youth

    $110,000
  30. Community Development Corporation of BrownsvilleBrownsville, TX

    Youthbuild

    $105,000
  31. Community Food Bank IncFort Worth, TX

    2025 operating support

    $105,000
  32. Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend IncAlpine, TX

    New FCCBB office and shelter complex

    $105,000
  33. Good Neighbor Settlement HouseBrownsville, TX

    Feeding hope 2025

    $105,000
  34. Project Quest IncSan Antonio, TX

    Economic mobility program

    $105,000
  35. STL Youth JobsSt Louis, MO

    Supporting economic mobility among ST. Louis youth

    $105,000
  36. Texas Legal Services Center IncAustin, TX

    Family helpline

    $105,000
  37. United Way of Southern Cameron CountyBrownsville, TX

    Vita program

    $105,000
  38. A Million Stars IncSaint Louis, MO

    Bridging the gaps in educational opportunities

    $100,000
  39. Logos IncOlivette, MO

    Logos school accessibility funding

    $100,000
  40. Love Columbia CorpColumbia, MO

    General operating support 2024-2025

    $100,000
  41. The Scholarship Foundation of St LouisSaint Louis, MO

    Support for low-income students pursuing postsecondary education

    $100,000
  42. Community Partnership of the Ozarks IncSpringfield, MO

    Oreilly center for hope early childhood hub expansion

    $98,605
  43. Second Harvest Community Food BankSaint Joseph, MO

    Fresh mobile pantry

    $90,000
  44. Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA

    Farm incubator & rural business resource center

    $87,306
  45. United Community Builders Community Development CorporationColumbia, MO

    Ucb academy

    $87,000
  46. Gentlemen of Vision Rites of Passage Enterprises IncSt Louis, MO

    General operating 2025-2027

    $85,000
  47. St Louis Regional Public Media IncSaint Louis, MO

    Nine PBS early learning initiative: literacy and STEM activities in the classroom, home, & community

    $85,000
  48. Ankeny Service CenterAnkeny, IA

    Community resource connection launch

    $84,880
  49. Marathon Primary Care Services IncMarathon, TX

    2025-2027 operating support

    $80,000
  50. Family Self-Help Center IncJoplin, MO

    Empowering lives at lafayette house

    $75,000
  51. Fresh Start Self Improvement Center IncCharleston, MO

    General operating support

    $75,000
  52. Leader Valley FoundationCedar Falls, IA

    General operating support

    $70,000
  53. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southwest MissouriSpringfield, MO

    Building capacity for programs

    $68,654
  54. Casa de SaludSaint Louis, MO

    General operating grant

    $67,500
  55. West Central Community Development CorporationAppleton City, MO

    Connected rides: transforming rural transportation with technology

    $63,264
  56. Philanthropy MissouriSt Louis, MO

    Operational capacity to advance missouris philanthropic ecosystem

    $61,335
  57. The Rolla MissionRolla, MO

    Emergency shelter operations fy2025-2026

    $55,952
  58. Bike Walk KCKansas City, MO

    Safe routes to school programs to improve health and build resilient communities in missouri

    $55,000
  59. Iowa Council of FoundationsWDM, IA

    Fy26 transitional operating support

    $55,000
  60. Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy CenterEl Paso, TX

    Community advocacy program 2025-2026

    $55,000
  61. Latinaslatinos Al Exito IncDes Moines, IA

    2025 general operations

    $55,000
  62. Lower Rio Grande Valley Community Health Management Corporation IncMcAllen, TX

    Ancillary and specialty services

    $55,000
  63. Show Me the World ProjectSaint Louis, MO

    General operating support 2025

    $55,000
  64. St Louis Community Foundation IncorporatedClayton, MO

    Supporting access to high-quality out-of-school-time programming with blueprint4

    $55,000
  65. The Changing TableOsage Beach, MO

    Addressing diaper need and period poverty in rural mid-missouri

    $55,000
  66. Network for Strong CommunitiesSaint Louis, MO

    Employee retention program

    $52,500
  67. Community Foundation of the Ozarks IncSpringfield, MO

    Capacity building scholarships

    $50,000
  68. Dexter Community Regional Healthcare FoundationDexter, MO

    General operating support

    $50,000
  69. Drew Lewis Foundation IncSpringfield, MO

    Missouri rise programming

    $50,000
  70. Family Self-Help Center IncJoplin, MO

    Strengthening leadership, empowering staff: investing in organizational resilience and capacity

    $50,000
  71. Foster Care Coalition of Greater St Louis IncSaint Louis, MO

    Leadership development and performance progression program

    $50,000
  72. Home Sweet HomeSaint Louis, MO

    Furnishing hope to families in need

    $50,000
  73. Love Columbia CorpColumbia, MO

    One-time competitive compensation adjustment

    $50,000
  74. Matthew 25Cedar Rapids, IA

    Investing in matthew 25's people

    $50,000
  75. Palacios Community HubPalacios, TX

    Personnel capacity building

    $50,000
  76. Texas AppleseedAustin, TX

    Capacity-building support

    $50,000
  77. Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County IncFort Davis, TX

    2025-2026 general operating support

    $45,000
  78. Iowa Center for Children's JusticeDes Moines, IA

    General operating 2024-2026

    $45,000
  79. Gateway Region Young Men's Christian AssociationKirkwood, MO

    Bayer YMCA youth and teen engagement programs

    $44,000
  80. Columbia Center for Urban AgricultureColumbia, MO

    Planting for the pantry

    $40,000
  81. Central Missouri Community ActionColumbia, MO

    Mitigating the effects of covid related trauma in head start classrooms

    $39,137
  82. Buckner Children and Family Services IncDallas, TX

    Donna family hope center

    $33,000
  83. Turn the Page STLSaint Louis, MO

    Collectively improving third grade reading proficiency rates in ST. Louis

    $32,500
  84. Casa de Amigos of Midland Texas IncorporatedMidland, TX

    2025 volunteer income tax assistance (vita) program

    $30,000
  85. Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy and Resource Center of Iowa IncDes Moines, IA

    Meeting the basic needs of the refugee community

    $30,000
  86. Iowa Dental FoundationDes Moines, IA

    Iowa mission of mercy 2025-2027

    $30,000
  87. Keepers of HopeSan Angelo, TX

    2025-2026 operations

    $30,000
  88. Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County IncFort Davis, TX

    Strengthening systems for sustainable leadership

    $28,000
  89. St Louis Children's Hospital FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Victims of violence: a violence prevention program to transform the lives of children and youth

    $25,000
  90. Iowa City Free Medical ClinicIowa City, IA

    Caring for the healthcare workers; supporting a free clinic to attend their national conference

    $23,872
  91. Southeast Missouri Food Bank IncSikeston, MO

    True colors team building and true colors conflict navigation training

    $19,300

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services24 grants $2,700,83232% of the total
  2. Community development9 grants $1,651,86919% of the total
  3. Youth development6 grants $1,065,00013% of the total
  4. Education8 grants $723,4189% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid3 grants $585,0007% of the total
  6. Mental health1 grant $445,0005% of the total
  7. 9 other causes21 grants $1,331,16116% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas32 grants $5,202,250
  2. Missouri43 grants $3,623,359
  3. Iowa15 grants $1,906,058
  4. Colorado1 grant $125,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Darren StarkPRESIDENT Hours 3Pay $0
  • Kate PedlowTREASURER Hours 1.5Pay $0
  • Monica FischerSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0

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