Melissa Lea Reicks Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-8600185
Foundation Overview
Based in Lawler, IA, Melissa Lea Reicks Foundation has awarded 299 grants totaling $928,020 to organizations in Iowa, Tennessee and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $85,396, with a median award of $1,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$928,020
Total Assets
$21,400
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
20
Median Grant
$1,369
% Median Grant Decline
-32%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 70%
14 of 20 recipients (70%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Iowa
96% of all grants are concentrated in Iowa, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in New Hampton (41%), Cresco (9%), Lawler (5%).
Funding Trajectory
-54%
Declining funding trend with 54% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + Education
Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Melissa Lea Reicks Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Andrea Burgart Fundraiser | $3,500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| City Of Harpers Ferry Docks | $2,700 | Independence, IA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Cresco Area Chamber Of Commerce | $1,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Hawkeye Volunteer Fire Rescue Ass | $3,000 | Hawkeye, IA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Holy Trinity Czech Days | $1,000 | Protivin, IA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Hugeback Johnson Funeral Homes | $7,783 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Lawler Irish Fest | $1,000 | Lawler, IA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Laura Ingalls Wilder Park Museum | $1,511 | Decorah, IA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Decorah Food Pantry | $1,369 | Decorah, IA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Calmar Food Pantry | $1,369 | Calmar, IA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Howard County Food Pantry | $1,369 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Holy Family Parish | $2,725 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Uni - Emily Voyna | $1,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Grants Less Than 1000 | $34,634 | Various, IA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| New Horizons Chamber | $1,075 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Oran His Hands Food Pantry | $2,281 | Oran, IA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Riceville Food Pantry | $1,140 | Riceville, IA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Hawkeye Community College | $1,000 | Waterloo, IA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Jordan Voves | $465 | Mason City, IA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| St Joseph Community School | $2,100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donatin | 2022 |
| Country Winds Manor | $1,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Czech Days Raffle | $1,000 | Spillville, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Emily Ackerson | $1,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Niacc - Cael Brunner | $1,000 | Mason City, IA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Lawler Little Leaque | $1,000 | Lawler, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Turkey Valley Csd | $1,000 | Jackson Junction, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Chickasaw Athletic Booster Club | $1,500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Holy Family Parish | $2,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Uni - Nicole Panos | $2,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Turkey River Music Fest | $2,000 | Spillville, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Howard Co Agricultural | $5,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Bailey Built Wheelchairs | $9,700 | Bristow, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Great Plays Daycare | $10,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Protivin Firefighters Inc | $15,000 | Protivin, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Tribe Trail | $25,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Grants Less Than 1000 | $27,719 | Various, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| New Horizons Chamber | $1,150 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Greater Area Food Pantry | $2,422 | Calmar, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | $9,504 | Waterloo, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Oran His Hands Food Pantry | $2,135 | Oran, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Riceville Food Pantry | $2,848 | Riceville, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Winneshiek Co Nicac | $1,281 | Decorah, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| St Joseph Community School | $2,100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donatin | 2022 |
| Country Winds Manor | $1,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Czech Days Raffle | $1,000 | Spillville, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Emily Ackerson | $1,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Niacc - Cael Brunner | $1,000 | Mason City, IA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Lawler Little Leaque | $1,000 | Lawler, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Turkey Valley Csd | $1,000 | Jackson Junction, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Chickasaw Athletic Booster Club | $1,500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Holy Family Parish | $2,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Uni - Nicole Panos | $2,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Turkey River Music Fest | $2,000 | Spillville, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Howard Co Agricultural | $5,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Bailey Built Wheelchairs | $9,700 | Bristow, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Great Plays Daycare | $10,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Protivin Firefighters Inc | $15,000 | Protivin, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Tribe Trail | $25,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Grants Less Than 1000 | $27,719 | Various, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| New Horizons Chamber | $1,150 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Greater Area Food Pantry | $2,422 | Calmar, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | $9,504 | Waterloo, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Oran His Hands Food Pantry | $2,135 | Oran, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Riceville Food Pantry | $2,848 | Riceville, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Winneshiek Co Nicac | $1,281 | Decorah, IA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Grants Less Than 1000 | $85,396 | Various, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Carnegie Cultural Center | $1,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Holy Family Parish | $1,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Howard Co Business Tourism | $1,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Jerico Jo's | $1,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Nh Fire Department | $5,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Northeast Iowa Community Action | $1,023 | Decoah, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | $4,480 | Waterloo, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Protivin Firefighters Inc | $6,000 | Protivin, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Purple Heart Tour | $1,000 | Nashua, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Riceville Food Pantry | $1,008 | Riceville, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| St Joseph School | $1,072 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Howard Cty Comm Action | $1,040 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| New Hampton Community School | $1,145 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| His Hands Food Pantry | $1,400 | Oran, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Iowa Central Comm College | $1,000 | Fort Dodge, IA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Barthwell Oes Home | $2,500 | Decorah, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Iowa State Bacon Exp | $2,500 | Ames, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Coalition To Support Iowa's Farmers | $3,531 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Alta Vista Firefighters | $5,000 | Alta Vista, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Elma Fire Department | $5,000 | Elma, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Cresco Fire Department | $5,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Lawler Fire Department | $5,000 | Lawler, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| North Washington Fire Department | $5,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| St Joseph Community School | $40,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donatin | 2021 |
| Grants Less Than 1000 | $42,055 | Various, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| St Joseph School | $3,500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Nh Fire Fighters Assoc | $1,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Jake Nora Ackerson | $1,500 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Iowa Central Comm College | $1,000 | Fort Dodge, IA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Chickasaw Cty Firefighters Assoc | $1,500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Carnegie Cultural Center | $1,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Chickasaw Cty Food Bank | $1,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Chickasaw Cty 4-h Fund | $1,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Northeast Iowa Community Action | $3,000 | Decoah, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Fayette County Fair | $2,500 | West Union, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Greater Area Food Pantry | $2,040 | Calmar, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Nasario Torres | $1,500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | $1,000 | Waterloo, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Rosalba Zarate Xochihua | $1,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Regional Health Services Of Howard | $6,500 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Winn Med Center | $3,250 | Decorah, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Gundersen Decorah Clinic | $1,300 | Decorah, IA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Notre Dame Ford Days | $100 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Eichenberger Family | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| New Hampton Elementary School | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| New Hampton Junior Golf | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Big Blue Westling | $100 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Holy Family Of The Bluffs | $100 | Lawler, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Nh Comm School District | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Sfea | $100 | Sumner, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Little Light Of Mine | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Lime Springs Sweet Corn Days | $100 | Lime Springs, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Big 4 Fair | $100 | Nashua, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Sister Phyllis Ann Hackman | $100 | Lacrosse, WI, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Carl Schmitt | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Chickasaw County Extension | $115 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Elma Bridge Club | $150 | Elma, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Steeple Days | $200 | Elma, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| New Hampton Ffa Alumni | $200 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Elma 5k Runwalk | $200 | Elma, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| St Bernard's Catholic Church | $250 | Alta Vista, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Mda | $250 | Waucoma, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Beta Sigma Phi Fund Raiser | $250 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| National Ms Society | $250 | Rockwell City, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Regional Health Services | $250 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Turkey Valley Post Prom | $250 | Jackson Junction, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Driftrunners Snowmobile Club | $250 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| North Fayette Athletic Booster | $250 | West Union, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Turkey Valley Education Foundation | $250 | Lawler, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Riceville Country Club | $250 | Riceville, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Peuslo Golf Fund | $250 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Marcy Rochford | $300 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Fredericksburg Lions Club | $300 | Fredericksburg, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Cresco Firefighters | $300 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Rotary Foundation Of Nh | $450 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Chickasaw County 4-h Fund | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Chickasaw Athletic Booster Club | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Friends Of Mercy | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Lawler Lions | $500 | Lawler, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Amvets Auxiliary | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Darren Williams Memorial Scholarshi | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Czech Catholic Mission | $500 | Brookfield, IL, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Fayette Co Ag Society | $500 | West Union, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Fredericksburg Dairy Day Board | $500 | Fredericksburg, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Chester Fire Rescue | $500 | Chester, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Crestwood All Sports Booster Club | $550 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| New Hampton Chamber | $600 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| St Joseph School | $600 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| New Hampton Park Rec | $820 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Jake Nora Ackerson | $1,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Sara Folkers Family | $1,000 | Alta Vista, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Alta Vista Firefighters Assoc | $1,000 | Alta Vista, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Holy Family-fall Festival | $1,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Dave Benter Fund | $1,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Lawler Irish Fest | $1,000 | Lawler, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Chickasaw Cty Firefighters Assoc | $1,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Nh Fire Fighters Assoc | $1,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $2,500 | Topeka, KS, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Normant Borlaug Herritage Foundatio | $6,500 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Mercy Medical Center | $50,500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Iu Dollars For Scholars | $100 | West Union, IA, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Mary Frese Memorial Scholarship Fun | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| New Hampton Dollars For Scholars | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Norbert Hackman | $1,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| American Heart Assoc | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Bethel Generators 4-h Club | $100 | Hawkeye, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Big Blue Westling | $100 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Carnegie Cutural Center | $1,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Chickasaw Open | $750 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Friends Of Mercy | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Lawler Irish Fest | $1,000 | Lawler, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Samuel Kipp | $1,000 | Fredericksburg, IA, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| New Hampton Park Rec | $260 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Nh Fire Fighters Assoc | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Sister Phyllis Ann Hackman | $500 | Lacrosse, WI, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Tribe Trail | $5,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Turkey Valley School District | $500 | West Union, IA, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Deacon Vic Desloover | $100 | Fredersburg, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Chickasaw County 4-h Fund | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| City Of New Hampton | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Chester Fire Rescue | $100 | Chester, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Evelyn Hanson Benefit | $1,000 | Elma, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Pedal Play Sports | $718 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Bridge | $100 | Elma, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Chickasaw County Firefighters | $1,000 | Waucoma, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Beta Sigma Phi Fund Raiser | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Turkey Valley Post Prom | $100 | Jackson Junction, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| New Hampton Ffa Alumni | $200 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| 2017 Spring Colonial Nh Elem | $200 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Chickasaw County Extension | $105 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Big 4 Fair | $150 | Nashua, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Ryan Farr | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| City Of New Hampton | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Squad 279 | $500 | Lawler, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Cwc | $198 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Celebrations Of Faith | $4,300 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Peuslo Golf Fund | $200 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| New Hampton Community School Dist | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Tribe Trail | $2,400 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| City Of New Hampton | $5,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Docs For Hope | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Protivin Comm Fire Dept | $500 | Protivin, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Beach Bash To End Alzheimers | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Dennis Burke Benefit | $1,000 | Alta Vista, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Am Legion Post 135 Freedom Rock | $1,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Larry Bergman Benefit | $342 | Lawler, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Marian Mcgee 5k Runwalk | $100 | Elma, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Sarah Bolte-5k Schoolhouse Runwalk | $100 | Sumner, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Elma Fire Dept | $1,000 | Elma, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Lynch Family Foundation | $1,000 | Waucoma, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Carnagie Cultural Center | $200 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Czech Days | $100 | Protivin, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Light Of Christ | $100 | Lawler, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| John Hegg Benefit Food Pantry | $100 | Decorah, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Ridgeway Area Vets Memorial | $1,000 | Ridgeway, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Dk Wood Golf Tourn | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Lime Spring Comm Club | $250 | Lime Springs, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Rachel Stone Benefit | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| City Of Lansing | $500 | Lansing, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Steeple Days | $200 | Elma, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Crestwood All Sports Booster Club | $550 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Chickasaw Athletic Booster Club | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Holy Family-fall Festival | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Mercy Medical Center | $50,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| New Hampton Elementary School | $2,199 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Fun In The Sun | $100 | Fredericksburg, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Uni Women's Rugby Club | $250 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Tristin Laue Fundraiser | $250 | Waverly, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Sister Shirly Wagner | $1,100 | Medford, WI, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Magical Lights-christmas Delights | $100 | Elma, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Cwc | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Holy Family Parish | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Vfw | $240 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Michael Keating Fundraiser | $100 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Gake Nora Ackerson | $1,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Holly Elder | $500 | Ridgeway, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Franciscan Sisters Of Perpetual Ado | $500 | Lacrosse, WI, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Chickasaw County Vet Service Office | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $1,200 | Topeka, KS, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Brady Barker Benefit | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Vic Desloover Deacon | $100 | Fredericksburg, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Holy Family Church | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| St Joseph School | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Project Flo Assoc | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2017 |
| Sister Phyllis Ann Hackman | $100 | Lacrosse, WI, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Dollar For Scholars | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Nora Ackerson | $1,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Howard County Agricultural Society | $50,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Bethel Generators 4-h Club | $1,000 | Hawkeye, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Mariah Mostaert | $1,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Beta Sigma Phi | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Nh Fire Fighters Assoc | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Megan Noem | $1,000 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| American Heart Assoc | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Lawler Irish Fest | $500 | Lawler, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Saucer Family Benefit | $100 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Laner Kluinder | $100 | Elma, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Marcy Rochford | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| We Have Been Blessed | $1,000 | Cedar Valley, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Sallwer Harting L Davis Post 730 | $100 | Cedar Valley, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Dk Wood Golf Memorial | $400 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Chickasaw Open | $750 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Jody Hipsher | $520 | Ashland, WI, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Jeff Leach | $3,324 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Turkey Valley School District | $500 | Jackson Junction, IA, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| All Sports Booster Club | $550 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Chickasaw Athletic Booster Club | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Sons Of The American Legion | $100 | Lawler, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Emily Ackerson | $500 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Kathleen Krull | $3,000 | Protivin, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Big Blue Westling | $100 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Cedar Valley Friends Family | $1,000 | Waverly, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Rotary International Foundation | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Bridge Magical Lights Christmas | $100 | Elma, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Turkey Valley Ffa | $500 | Jackson Junction, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Riceville Post Prom | $100 | Riceville, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| New Hampton Park Rec | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Carnegie Cutural Center | $1,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Veterans Administrater | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Marcy Rockford | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Friends Of Mercy | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Matt Emily Ackelson | $1,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Harpers Ferry Boosters Inc | $5,000 | Harpers Ferry, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Tribe Trail | $25,000 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Sr Janet Heier | $100 | Dewatt, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Sister Phyllis Ann Hackman | $1,000 | Lacrosse, WI, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Howard County Agricultural Society | $50,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
| Dollars For Scholars | $500 | New Hampton, IA, US | Donation | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Melissa Lea Reicks Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 20-8600185 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 150 Lawler, IA 52154-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Melissa Lea Reicks Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Dale Reicks |
|---|---|
| Director | Laura Reicks |
| Director | Brady J Reicks |
| Director | Kaylie Reicks |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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