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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 42-1280907

Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in Wilmington, DE. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 39 grants and $142,800 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jul 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

Accepts applications

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

Contact
Foundation Source
55 Walls Dr 302
Fairfield, CT 06824
(800) 839-0054
Form and materials
Www.fsrequests.com/berthastebens
Deadlines
April 30
Restrictions
Must benefit individuals located in cerro gordo county, iowa

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $142,800

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $3,266,221

  • Tax year 2023

    $141,000

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $3,307,940

  • Tax year 2022

    $122,000

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $3,393,042

  • Tax year 2021

    $139,576

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $3,600,382

  • Tax year 2020

    $128,053

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $3,593,620

  • Tax year 2019

    $114,000

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $3,577,304

  • Tax year 2018

    $159,000

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $3,570,413

Grants paid in 2024

39 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. North Iowa Community Action OrganizationMason City, IA

    Mason City Early Childhood Center

    $7,500
  2. Freedom Inn His Grace MinistryMason City, IA

    Fire Alarm System Completion Costs

    $7,000
  3. Community Kitchen of North IowaMason City, IA

    Purchase of Food and Meal Supplies

    $6,000
  4. Mercy Medical Center Foundation North IowaMason City, IA

    Enhancing Women's Health Imaging at MercyOne North Iowa

    $5,600
  5. Caring Pregnancy CenterMason City, IA

    Building Expertise for Better Client Outcomes

    $5,000
  6. Clear Lake Development FoundationClear Lake, IA

    Building a Bright Future Capital Campaign

    $5,000
  7. Elderbridge Agency on AgingMason City, IA

    Client Assistance

    $5,000
  8. Meals on Wheels of Mason City IncMason City, IA

    Sliding Fee Scale Program

    $5,000
  9. North Iowa Area Community College FoundationMason City, IA

    Bertha Stebens Fine Arts Scholarship Fund

    $5,000
  10. North Iowa Band Festival FoundationMason City, IA

    North Iowa Band Festival

    $5,000
  11. Stebens Childrens TheatreMason City, IA

    Scholarship Fund for low and moderate income families

    $5,000
  12. Stebens Childrens TheatreMason City, IA

    Scholarship Fund

    $5,000
  13. Best Buddies International IncMiami, FL

    Best Buddies Friendship & Leadership Development Program in Mason City

    $4,000
  14. Clear Lake Classical IncorporatedClear Lake, IA

    Music room renovation

    $4,000
  15. Girl Scouts of Greater IowaDes Moines, IA

    To purchase Camp Tanglefoot Paddle Boards and Paddles

    $4,000
  16. Habitat for Humanity International IncMason City, IA

    Homeowner Readiness Support Expenses

    $4,000
  17. North Iowa Vocational Center IncMason City, IA

    Exterior Safety & Preservation Improvements

    $4,000
  18. Central Springs Community School DistrictManly, IA

    College Scholarship Fund

    $3,500
  19. City of Mason CityMason City, IA

    Puppet Shows for the MacNider Museum

    $3,500
  20. Central Gardens of North Iowa IncClear Lake, IA

    Tenth Annual Picnics and Performances

    $3,000
  21. Childrens Cancer ConnectionJohnston, IA

    Cerro Gordo County Camp Heart Connection Camperships

    $3,000
  22. Christmas Cheer Fund IncMason City, IA

    General & Unrestricted

    $3,000
  23. Mason City Community Theatre IncMason City, IA

    Presenting Sponsor/Production Costs

    $3,000
  24. Mollies MissionNora Springs, IA

    Building Renovations- Flooring

    $3,000
  25. Niad Center for Human DevelopmentMason City, IA

    Holistic Healing & Coping Baskets Initiative

    $3,000
  26. North Central Iowa Ag in the ClassroomGarner, IA

    Bringing Agriculture to Classrooms in Cerro Gordo County Schools

    $3,000
  27. One VisionClear Lake, IA

    One Vision Nursing Simulation Lab: Advancing Care Through Training

    $3,000
  28. River City Society for Historic PreservationMason City, IA

    Stockman House Senior Recogntion Week

    $3,000
  29. Senior Citizens CenterMason City, IA

    Insurance Fund

    $3,000
  30. Youth and Shelter Services IncMason City, IA

    Educational and Recreational Programs for Youth

    $3,000
  31. Community Health Center of Fort Dodge IncFort Dodge, IA

    Digital Advertising Promoting the Community Health Center of Mason City

    $2,500
  32. United to Serve with Passion and PurposeClear Lake, IA

    Bash at the Lake Music Festival

    $2,500
  33. Young Mens Christian AssociationMason City, IA

    YMCA and Rehabilitation Center

    $2,500
  34. N-Compass IncMarion, IA

    Iowa Project AWARE

    $2,000
  35. North Iowa Cultural Center and MuseumClear Lake, IA

    Music Experience Center Grant Piano

    $2,000
  36. Swaledale Fire DepartmentSwaledale, IA

    To purchase Lockers & Gear-Drying Cabiner

    $2,000
  37. Mason City FoundationMason City, IA

    Updating Outdoor Lighting

    $1,700
  38. The Salvation ArmyMason City, IA

    Meeting Personal Needs

    $1,000
  39. The Salvation ArmyMason City, IA

    Program Supplies

    $500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services4 grants $17,50022% of the total
  2. Health3 grants $13,10017% of the total
  3. Education2 grants $9,00012% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter2 grants $8,00010% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture1 grant $6,0008% of the total
  6. Arts and culture2 grants $5,0006% of the total
  7. 6 other causes7 grants $19,20025% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Iowa39 grants $142,800

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Todd BlodgettDir, Sec Hours 1Pay $0
  • Scott BrownDir, Pres Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gregory C NicholasDir, Treas, VP Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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