Foundation directory
EMC Insurance Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 42-1343474 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $3.1M
- Grants reported
- 214
- Median grant
- $5K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108 | $1.5M |
| 2024 | 106 | $1.5M |
Where EMC Insurance Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Place | Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2024 | $167K |
| Orchard Place | Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2025 | $166.5K |
| United Way of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2025 | $160.5K |
| United Way of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2024 | $136.6K |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2025 | $125K |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2024 | $100K |
| Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation | Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2024 | $66.7K |
| Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation | Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2025 | $66.7K |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2024 | $52.5K |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2025 | $50K |
| ChildServe Inc | Johnston, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2024 | $50K |
| Blank Park Zoo | Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2025 | $50K |
| Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2024 | $50K |
| University of Northern Iowa Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2024 | $50K |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2025 | $50K |
| On With Life Foundation | Ankeny, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2025 | $50K |
| Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity | Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2024 | $50K |
| ChildServe Inc | Johnston, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2025 | $50K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Inc | Clive, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2024 | $50K |
| Homes of Oakridge Human Services | Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2025 | $40K |
| YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2024 | $40K |
| Homes of Oakridge Human Services | Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2024 | $40K |
| On With Life Foundation | Ankeny, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2024 | $35K |
| Autism Society of America | Rockville, MD | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2025 | $35K |
| YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | 2024 | $30K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- Sarah Buckley
- Address
- PO Box 712 Des Moines, IA, 503060712
- Phone
- 5153454588
- Deadlines
- None
- Application materials
- The following information should be provided: 1.Intended use of funds, 2.Verification of IRS 501(c)(3) status, 3.List of major donors
- Restrictions
- Generally only Iowa-based charitable organizations are funded
About this data
Figures are aggregated from EMC Insurance Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.