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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 42-1055988

Martha Ellen Tye Foundation

A private foundation in Marshalltown, IA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 40 grants and $1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Heidi Dalal Co Martha Ellen Tye Fou
16 East Main
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-8340
Form and materials
Narrative, explanation of purpose of grant, proof of tax-exempt
Deadlines
March 1, june 1, september 1, and december 1
Restrictions
Organizations located in marshall county, ia or san antonio, TX

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,028,970

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $27,873,156

  • Tax year 2023

    $885,113

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $25,823,669

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,070,633

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $23,862,124

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,284,710

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $29,872,493

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,056,484

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $28,180,375

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,115,467

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $26,535,086

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,315,734

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $24,165,419

Grants paid in 2024

40 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Marshall County Arts & Culture AllianceMarshalltown, IA

    Annual contribution

    $260,000
  2. Fisher Governor FoundationMarshalltown, IA

    Director's grant

    $250,000
  3. Marshalltown Education Partnership IncMarshalltown, IA

    Annual contribution

    $80,000
  4. Trail Resources and Iowa Land Stewards IncMarshalltown, IA

    Annual contribution

    $55,000
  5. Marshalltown Community SchoolsMarshalltown, IA

    Annual contribution

    $50,000
  6. St Paul's Episcopal ChurchMarshalltown, IA

    Annual contribution

    $40,000
  7. Fisher Governor FoundationMarshalltown, IA

    Annual contribution

    $39,390
  8. Marshalltown Community College FoundationMarshalltown, IA

    Annual contribution scholarships

    $37,500
  9. County of MarshallMarshalltown, IA

    Annual contribution

    $25,000
  10. Opera San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Annual contribution

    $25,000
  11. Christian Assistance MinistrySan Antonio, TX

    Annual contribution

    $16,000
  12. Church of the ResurrectionSan Antonio, TX

    Annual contribution

    $16,000
  13. The Magik TheatreSan Antonio, TX

    Annual contribution

    $15,000
  14. United Way of MarshalltownMarshalltown, IA

    Annual contribution

    $12,770
  15. House of CompassionMarshalltown, IA

    Annual contribution

    $9,000
  16. Friends of Marshalltown Public LibraryMarshalltown, IA

    Annual contribution

    $7,700
  17. Child Adolescent and Parent Support IncMarshalltown, IA

    Annual contribution

    $6,630
  18. Gutekunst Public LibraryState Center, IA

    Annual contribution

    $5,500
  19. Buena Vista University Marshalltown CampusMarshalltown, IA

    Marshalltown campus scholarships annual contribution

    $5,000
  20. Discalced IncBrooklyn, NY

    Annual contribution

    $5,000
  21. Greater Des Moines Community FoundationDes Moines, IA

    Director's grant

    $5,000
  22. Musicares Foundation IncSanta Monica, CA

    Annual contribution

    $5,000
  23. National Institute for HealthBethesa, MD

    Annual contribution

    $5,000
  24. OnegoalChicago, IL

    Annual contribution

    $5,000
  25. University of Washington Dance DeptSeattle, WA

    Director's grant chamber dance co.

    $5,000
  26. Albion Municipal LibraryAlbion, IA

    Annual contribution

    $4,950
  27. Friends of the Melbourne Public LibraryMelbourne, IA

    Annual contribution

    $4,950
  28. Gilman Public LibraryGilman, IA

    Annual contribution

    $4,950
  29. Le Grand Pioneer Heritage LibraryLegrand, IA

    Annual contribution

    $4,950
  30. Union Public LibraryUnion, IA

    Annual contribution

    $4,400
  31. Youth and Shelter Services of Marshall CountyMarshalltown, IA

    Annual contribution

    $3,500
  32. Community Foundation of Western North CarolinaAsheville, NC

    Annual contribution

    $2,500
  33. Greater Des Moines Community FoundationDes Moines, IA

    Annual contribution

    $2,500
  34. Orlando Museum of Art IncOrlando, FL

    Annual contribution

    $2,500
  35. Center AssociatesMarshalltown, IA

    Annual contribution

    $2,100
  36. Iowa Valley Community College DistrictMarshalltown, IA

    Annual contribution

    $2,000
  37. National Center for Family PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    Annual contribution

    $1,400
  38. Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    Annual contribution

    $1,000
  39. Marshalltown Central Business DistrictMarshalltown, IA

    Annual contribution

    $1,000
  40. Grantmakers for Effective OrganizationsWashington, DC

    Annual contribution

    $780

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture6 grants $312,50059% of the total
  2. Education2 grants $117,50022% of the total
  3. Human services2 grants $71,00013% of the total
  4. Community development1 grant $9,0002% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid1 grant $6,6301% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $5,6801% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $5,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Iowa27 grants $928,790
  2. Texas4 grants $72,000
  3. Illinois1 grant $5,000
  4. Maryland1 grant $5,000
  5. New York1 grant $5,000
  6. Washington1 grant $5,000
  7. District of Columbia3 grants $3,180
  8. Florida1 grant $2,500
  9. North Carolina1 grant $2,500

Officers, directors and trustees

11 people as filed

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

  • Matthew FisherPRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • David TankVICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Sharon GreerSECRETARY & TREASURER Hours 2Pay $0
  • John HermansonDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Kara O'TooleDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Nick O'TooleDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Anne Howsare BoyensDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Carol HibbsDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Steven TyeDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Mike RauberDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Heidi DalalEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $125,000

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