Iowa Lakes Electric Members | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 82-5248472
Foundation Overview
Based in Estherville, IA, Iowa Lakes Electric Members has awarded 231 grants totaling $601,602 to organizations in Iowa. Individual grants range from $100 to $8,000, with a median award of $2,500.
Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$601,602
Total Assets
$36,333
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$3,000
% Median Grant Growth
+9%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Highly Accessible: 76%
16 of 21 recipients (76%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
Iowa
100% 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 Estherville (14%), Emmetsburg (9%), Cherokee (8%).
Funding Trajectory
+18%
Stable funding levels with 18% change over 6 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (79%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Iowa Lakes Electric Members'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Of Fonda | $2,500 | Fonda, IA, US | Fonda Pickleball Court Project | 2025 |
| City Of Peterson | $5,000 | Peterson, IA, US | Ambulance Cru Facility | 2025 |
| City Of Rolfe | $5,000 | Rolfe, IA, US | Sunset Ridge Park Project | 2025 |
| Clay County Ag Extension | $3,000 | Spencer, IA, US | Outdoor Garden Classroom | 2025 |
| Dickens Fire And Rescue | $7,500 | Dickens, IA, US | Safety Equipment | 2025 |
| Discovery House Inc | $5,000 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Bathroom Remodel | 2025 |
| Estherville Ffa | $5,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Agricultural Learning Center--chicken Coop | 2025 |
| Estherville Little League Association | $2,500 | Estherville, IA, US | Thoreson Memorial Park Batting Cage | 2025 |
| Excel Estherville | $3,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Estherville Mural Project | 2025 |
| Graettinger Terril Csd | $3,000 | Terril, IA, US | Elementary Playground | 2025 |
| Hudsons Crew | $4,000 | Rolfe, IA, US | Pocahontas Splash Pad Funded By Hudson's Crew | 2025 |
| Northwest Iowa Corridor Habitat For Humanity | $2,500 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Spirit Lake Habitat For Humanity First Addition | 2025 |
| Northwest Iowa Mental Health Center | $2,000 | Spencer, IA, US | Therapy Furnishings For Autumns Center. | 2025 |
| Palo Alto County Conservation Board | $5,000 | Ruthven, IA, US | Geothermal Update At Lost Island Nature Center | 2025 |
| Peterson Point Preservation Foundation | $1,200 | Wallingford, IA, US | Hot Water Heater And Replacement Fixtures | 2025 |
| Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission | $2,800 | Pocahontas, IA, US | Finishing County-wide Life-size Kaleidoscopes | 2025 |
| Regional Wellness Center | $4,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Purchase An Infrared Sauna | 2025 |
| Ringsted Community Improvement Organization | $1,800 | Ringsted, IA, US | Finish Projects At The "Lille Dansk Kirke" | 2025 |
| Royal American Legion Post #248 | $3,000 | Spencer, IA, US | Memorial Park Expansion | 2025 |
| Royal Clay Lincoln Fire Agency | $1,883 | Royal, IA, US | Ems Equipment | 2025 |
| Swea City Improvement League | $4,000 | Swea City, IA, US | Inclusive Playground | 2025 |
| Clay County Agriculture Extension District | $4,000 | Spencer, IA, US | Clay County Extension New Building Signage | 2023 |
| West Elementary Partners In Education | $4,000 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | West Elementary Playground Update | 2023 |
| Brugjeld-peterson Point Historic Farmstead | $2,000 | Wallingford, IA, US | Restoration | 2023 |
| American Legion Owen Goodwin Post #248 | $3,000 | Royal, IA, US | Flags For Veterans | 2023 |
| Buena Vista County Emergency Management Agency | $4,000 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Bv County Grain Bin Rescue | 2023 |
| Cherokee Rotary Club | $2,000 | Cherokee, IA, US | Rotary Backpack Buddies | 2023 |
| Iowa State Extension- Cherokee | $2,500 | Cherokee, IA, US | Support Purchase Of An Animal Scale | 2023 |
| Emmetsburg Baseballsoftball Academy | $2,000 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Hit Trax System | 2023 |
| Emmetsburg Main Street Community Theatre | $1,250 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Support The Production Of Disney's Aladdin Kids | 2023 |
| Emmetsburg Police Department | $2,500 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Backup Generator | 2023 |
| Estherville Fire Department | $3,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Purchase Of A New L.d.h | 2023 |
| Fostoria Fire & Rescue Association | $4,000 | Fostoria, IA, US | Purchase Of Safety Gear And Tools | 2023 |
| Newell Fire Departement | $4,000 | Newell, IA, US | Update Jaws Of Life | 2023 |
| American Legion Auxilary 382 | $2,200 | Ringsted, IA, US | Ringsted Beautification Landscaping Project | 2023 |
| American Legion Post 91 | $2,500 | Estherville, IA, US | Purchase Burial Trailer | 2023 |
| Emmetsburg Community Development | $3,000 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Emmetsburg School To School Connection | 2023 |
| Ringsted Community Improvement Organization Inc | $1,500 | Ringsted, IA, US | Museum Interior Wall Finishing | 2023 |
| City Of Fonda | $5,000 | Fonda, IA, US | Playground Equipment | 2023 |
| Clay County Agriculture Extension District | $4,000 | Spencer, IA, US | Clay County Extension New Building Signage | 2023 |
| West Elementary Partners In Education | $4,000 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | West Elementary Playground Update | 2023 |
| Brugjeld-peterson Point Historic Farmstead | $2,000 | Wallingford, IA, US | Restoration | 2023 |
| American Legion Owen Goodwin Post #248 | $3,000 | Royal, IA, US | Flags For Veterans | 2023 |
| Buena Vista County Emergency Management Agency | $4,000 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Bv County Grain Bin Rescue | 2023 |
| Cherokee Rotary Club | $2,000 | Cherokee, IA, US | Rotary Backpack Buddies | 2023 |
| Iowa State Extension- Cherokee | $2,500 | Cherokee, IA, US | Support Purchase Of An Animal Scale | 2023 |
| Emmetsburg Baseballsoftball Academy | $2,000 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Hit Trax System | 2023 |
| Emmetsburg Main Street Community Theatre | $1,250 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Support The Production Of Disney's Aladdin Kids | 2023 |
| Emmetsburg Police Department | $2,500 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Backup Generator | 2023 |
| Estherville Fire Department | $3,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Purchase Of A New L.d.h | 2023 |
| Fostoria Fire & Rescue Association | $4,000 | Fostoria, IA, US | Purchase Of Safety Gear And Tools | 2023 |
| Newell Fire Departement | $4,000 | Newell, IA, US | Update Jaws Of Life | 2023 |
| American Legion Auxilary 382 | $2,200 | Ringsted, IA, US | Ringsted Beautification Landscaping Project | 2023 |
| American Legion Post 91 | $2,500 | Estherville, IA, US | Purchase Burial Trailer | 2023 |
| Emmetsburg Community Development | $3,000 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Emmetsburg School To School Connection | 2023 |
| Ringsted Community Improvement Organization Inc | $1,500 | Ringsted, IA, US | Museum Interior Wall Finishing | 2023 |
| City Of Fonda | $5,000 | Fonda, IA, US | Playground Equipment | 2023 |
| Heat Tactical Team | $5,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Heat Incident Command Bus Project | 2022 |
| Royal Clay Lincoln Fire Agency | $5,000 | Royal, IA, US | Get Ready Fire Department (remote Water Hose) | 2022 |
| Cherokee Community Foundation | $5,000 | Cherokee, IA, US | Cherokee Trail Pedestrian Lights | 2022 |
| City Of Havelock | $5,000 | Havelock, IA, US | Skid Unit Acquisition | 2022 |
| City Of Laurens | $5,000 | Laurens, IA, US | Laurens Pool Project | 2022 |
| North Union School Industrial | $4,000 | Armstrong, IA, US | Cad Lab Computer Replacement | 2022 |
| Emmet County Affairs | $3,600 | Estherville, IA, US | Honor Flight | 2022 |
| Giddy Inc | $3,500 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Clean Up Trailer | 2022 |
| Estherville Ambulance | $3,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Stryker Power Cot | 2022 |
| Estherville Public Library | $3,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Community Room Renovation | 2022 |
| Alta Aurelia Shooting Sports | $3,000 | Alta, IA, US | New Trap Field Construction | 2022 |
| Kept(kossuth Emerg Preparedness Team) | $2,500 | Algona, IA, US | Emergency Rescue Vehicle | 2022 |
| Pocahontas Community Foundation | $2,500 | Pocahontas, IA, US | Rialto Theatre Laser Projector | 2022 |
| Parent Action Team | $2,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Demoney Playground | 2022 |
| Vocal Boosters Of Emmetsburg | $2,000 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Auditorium Visual Equipment | 2022 |
| Cherokee Community Foundation | $2,000 | Cherokee, IA, US | Skate Park Project | 2022 |
| Spirit Lake Youth Athletics | $2,000 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Spirit Lake Triple Play Project | 2022 |
| Emmet County Water Trails | $2,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Emmet County Water Trail Kayak Rental Project | 2022 |
| Okoboji Middle School | $2,000 | Milford, IA, US | Leaving A Legacy--no Boundaries Ms Program | 2022 |
| Big Splash Inc | $1,500 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Training Materials | 2022 |
| Hope Haven | $1,000 | Rock Valley, IA, US | Ada Accessible Golf Cart For Children With Disabilities | 2022 |
| Our Savior's Little Lamb Daycare | $1,000 | Swea Ciy, IA, US | Painting | 2022 |
| Patent Pending Players | $1,000 | Swea Ciy, IA, US | Community Hall Electric Service | 2022 |
| Ringsted Comm Imp Org | $1,000 | Ringsted, IA, US | Roof Renovation | 2022 |
| Centers Against Abuse And Sexual Assault (caasa) | $1,000 | Spencer, IA, US | Client Assistance/crisis Response | 2022 |
| Buena Vista Farm Bureau | $1,000 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Ag In The Classroom | 2022 |
| Gtra Bulleyes Inc | $350 | Ruthven, IA, US | Skeet House Doors At The Grange Gun Range | 2022 |
| Heat Tactical Team | $5,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Heat Incident Command Bus Project | 2022 |
| Royal Clay Lincoln Fire Agency | $5,000 | Royal, IA, US | Get Ready Fire Department (Remote Water Hose) | 2022 |
| Cherokee Community Foundation | $5,000 | Cherokee, IA, US | Cherokee Trail Pedestrian Lights | 2022 |
| City Of Havelock | $5,000 | Havelock, IA, US | Skid Unit Acquisition | 2022 |
| City Of Laurens | $5,000 | Laurens, IA, US | Laurens Pool Project | 2022 |
| North Union School Industrial | $4,000 | Armstrong, IA, US | Cad Lab Computer Replacement | 2022 |
| Emmet County Affairs | $3,600 | Estherville, IA, US | Honor Flight | 2022 |
| Giddy Inc | $3,500 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Clean Up Trailer | 2022 |
| Estherville Ambulance | $3,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Stryker Power Cot | 2022 |
| Estherville Public Library | $3,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Community Room Renovation | 2022 |
| Alta Aurelia Shooting Sports | $3,000 | Alta, IA, US | New Trap Field Construction | 2022 |
| Kept(kossuth Emerg Preparedness Team) | $2,500 | Algona, IA, US | Emergency Rescue Vehicle | 2022 |
| Pocahontas Community Foundation | $2,500 | Pocahontas, IA, US | Rialto Theatre Laser Projector | 2022 |
| Parent Action Team | $2,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Demoney Playground | 2022 |
| Vocal Boosters Of Emmetsburg | $2,000 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Auditorium Visual Equipment | 2022 |
| Cherokee Community Foundation | $2,000 | Cherokee, IA, US | Skate Park Project | 2022 |
| Spirit Lake Youth Athletics | $2,000 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Spirit Lake Triple Play Project | 2022 |
| Emmet County Water Trails | $2,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Emmet County Water Trail Kayak Rental Project | 2022 |
| Okoboji Middle School | $2,000 | Milford, IA, US | Leaving A Legacy--no Boundaries Ms Program | 2022 |
| Big Splash Inc | $1,500 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Training Materials | 2022 |
| Hope Haven | $1,000 | Rock Valley, IA, US | Ada Accessible Golf Cart For Children With Disabilities | 2022 |
| Our Savior's Little Lamb Daycare | $1,000 | Swea Ciy, IA, US | Painting | 2022 |
| Patent Pending Players | $1,000 | Swea Ciy, IA, US | Community Hall Electric Service | 2022 |
| Ringsted Comm Imp Org | $1,000 | Ringsted, IA, US | Roof Renovation | 2022 |
| Centers Against Abuse And Sexual Assault (Caasa) | $1,000 | Spencer, IA, US | Client Assistance/crisis Response | 2022 |
| Buena Vista Farm Bureau | $1,000 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Ag In The Classroom | 2022 |
| Gtra Bulleyes Inc | $350 | Ruthven, IA, US | Skeet House Doors At The Grange Gun Range | 2022 |
| Heat Tactical Team | $5,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Heat Incident Command Bus Project | 2022 |
| Royal Clay Lincoln Fire Agency | $5,000 | Royal, IA, US | Get Ready Fire Department (Remote Water Hose) | 2022 |
| Cherokee Community Foundation | $5,000 | Cherokee, IA, US | Cherokee Trail Pedestrian Lights | 2022 |
| City Of Havelock | $5,000 | Havelock, IA, US | Skid Unit Acquisition | 2022 |
| City Of Laurens | $5,000 | Laurens, IA, US | Laurens Pool Project | 2022 |
| North Union School Industrial | $4,000 | Armstrong, IA, US | Cad Lab Computer Replacement | 2022 |
| Emmet County Affairs | $3,600 | Estherville, IA, US | Honor Flight | 2022 |
| Giddy Inc | $3,500 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Clean Up Trailer | 2022 |
| Estherville Ambulance | $3,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Stryker Power Cot | 2022 |
| Estherville Public Library | $3,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Community Room Renovation | 2022 |
| Alta Aurelia Shooting Sports | $3,000 | Alta, IA, US | New Trap Field Construction | 2022 |
| Kept(kossuth Emerg Preparedness Team) | $2,500 | Algona, IA, US | Emergency Rescue Vehicle | 2022 |
| Pocahontas Community Foundation | $2,500 | Pocahontas, IA, US | Rialto Theatre Laser Projector | 2022 |
| Parent Action Team | $2,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Demoney Playground | 2022 |
| Vocal Boosters Of Emmetsburg | $2,000 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Auditorium Visual Equipment | 2022 |
| Cherokee Community Foundation | $2,000 | Cherokee, IA, US | Skate Park Project | 2022 |
| Spirit Lake Youth Athletics | $2,000 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Spirit Lake Triple Play Project | 2022 |
| Emmet County Water Trails | $2,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Emmet County Water Trail Kayak Rental Project | 2022 |
| Okoboji Middle School | $2,000 | Milford, IA, US | Leaving A Legacy--no Boundaries Ms Program | 2022 |
| Big Splash Inc | $1,500 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Training Materials | 2022 |
| Hope Haven | $1,000 | Rock Valley, IA, US | Ada Accessible Golf Cart For Children With Disabilities | 2022 |
| Our Savior's Little Lamb Daycare | $1,000 | Swea Ciy, IA, US | Painting | 2022 |
| Patent Pending Players | $1,000 | Swea Ciy, IA, US | Community Hall Electric Service | 2022 |
| Ringsted Comm Imp Org | $1,000 | Ringsted, IA, US | Roof Renovation | 2022 |
| Centers Against Abuse And Sexual Assault (Caasa) | $1,000 | Spencer, IA, US | Client Assistance/crisis Response | 2022 |
| Buena Vista Farm Bureau | $1,000 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Ag In The Classroom | 2022 |
| Gtra Bulleyes Inc | $350 | Ruthven, IA, US | Skeet House Doors At The Grange Gun Range | 2022 |
| Cherokee Rotary Club | $4,000 | Cherokee, IA, US | Backpack Buddies And Weekend Food Program | 2021 |
| Emmet County Sheriffs Office | $1,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Purchase Ppe Supplies And Staff Support Appreciation | 2021 |
| Kossuth Palo Alto County Economic | $1,000 | Algona, IA, US | Project Hope | 2021 |
| Pocahantas County Foundation | $5,000 | Pocahantas, IA, US | Community Playground | 2021 |
| City If Terril | $4,000 | Terril, IA, US | Library Greenspace | 2021 |
| Cassa | $2,150 | Spencer, IA, US | Client Assistance Supplies | 2021 |
| Palo Alto Co Vfw | $3,000 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Upgrade Men's Restroom | 2021 |
| Cherokee Day Care Inc | $2,000 | Cherokee, IA, US | Security System | 2021 |
| Stockman's 4-h Club | $4,000 | Cherokee, IA, US | Beef Wash Rack | 2021 |
| Hanover Hist Society | $4,000 | Aurelia, IA, US | Elec Service To Barn | 2021 |
| Wallingford Fire Ambulance | $5,000 | Wallingford, IA, US | Update Fire Equipment | 2021 |
| Swea City Community Historical Soci | $1,000 | Swea City, IA, US | Rewiring Of Upstairs Of Scchs House | 2021 |
| Lifekids Of Spencer | $991 | Spencer, IA, US | Lifekids Library | 2021 |
| Estherville Police Department | $5,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Estherville Police Dept Search And Rescue Project | 2021 |
| Estherville Fire Fighters Assoc Inc | $5,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Rescue Tools | 2021 |
| Depot Renovation Inc | $2,500 | Cherokee, IA, US | Icrr Fire Alarm And Notification System | 2021 |
| Quimby Community Fire Dept | $5,000 | Quimby, IA, US | Addition To Fire Station | 2021 |
| Newell Historicial Society | $2,500 | Newell, IA, US | Preserving The Allee Mansion | 2021 |
| City Of Rolfe | $8,000 | Rolfe, IA, US | Sunset Ridge Park Project | 2021 |
| City Of Swea City | $3,000 | Swea City, IA, US | Digital Signage Board | 2021 |
| Dickinson County Sheriff Office | $1,000 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Purchase Ppe Supplies And Staff Support Appreciation | 2021 |
| Alta Aurelia School | $100 | Alta, IA, US | Back Pack Program | 2020 |
| Avera Holy Family Hospital | $1,500 | Estherville, IA, US | Gift Cards, Ppe And Supplies | 2020 |
| Back County Horsemen Of Iowa | $5,000 | Carlisle, IA, US | Bertram Reservation To Renovate Shelter | 2020 |
| Buena Vista County Fair | $5,000 | Alta, IA, US | Wiring Upgrade Project | 2020 |
| Buena Vista County Upper Des Moines | $500 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | $1,500 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Gift Cards, Ppe And Supplies | 2020 |
| Buena Vista Sheriff | $1,000 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Covid Ppe And Staff Gift Cards | 2020 |
| Camp Foster Ymca | $2,500 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Free Play Structure | 2020 |
| Clay Central Everly School | $250 | Royal, IA, US | Back Pack Program | 2020 |
| Cherokee County Mid Sioux Opportuni | $500 | Cherokee, IA, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Cherokee County Sheriff | $1,000 | Cherokee, IA, US | Covid Ppe And Staff Gift Cards | 2020 |
| Cherokee Regional Medical Center | $1,500 | Cherokee, IA, US | Gift Cards, Ppe And Supplies | 2020 |
| Cherokee Rotary Club | $250 | Cherokee, IA, US | School Backpack Programs | 2020 |
| City Of Estherville | $5,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Estherville Swimming Pool Project | 2020 |
| Clay County Sheriff | $1,000 | Spencer, IA, US | Covid Ppe And Staff Gift Cards | 2020 |
| Clay County Upper Des Moines | $500 | Spencer, IA, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Dickinson County Upper Des Moines | $500 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Elc Foundation | $250 | Estherville, IA, US | Back Pack Program | 2020 |
| Emmet County Sheriffs Office | $5,000 | Estherville, IA, US | K-9 Program | 2020 |
| Emmet County Upper Des Moines | $750 | Estherville, IA, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Emmetsburg Main Street Community Theater | $6,000 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Bat Exclusion And Critical Repair Of Emsct Auditorium Ceiling | 2020 |
| Emmetsburg Police Department | $2,953 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Installing A Door To Control Security Within The Building | 2020 |
| Emmetsburg Csd | $250 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Kossuth Palo Alto County Economic | $1,000 | Algona, IA, US | Project Hope - K1 Paced's Summer Intern Program - Purchased Supplies For Kids, Teens And Adults Removed From Home Due To Emergencies | 2020 |
| Kossuth County Food Pantry | $750 | Algona, IA, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Kossuth County Sheriff | $1,000 | Algona, IA, US | Covid Ppe And Staff Gift Cards | 2020 |
| Kossuth Regional Health Center | $1,500 | Algona, IA, US | Gift Cards, Ppe And Supplies | 2020 |
| Lakes Regional Healthcare | $1,500 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Gift Cards, Ppe And Supplies | 2020 |
| Laurens Ambulance Service | $5,000 | Laurens, IA, US | Power Load / Lift Cot | 2020 |
| Laurens Marathon Schools | $250 | Laurens, IA, US | Back Pack Program | 2020 |
| Mmcru Schools | $250 | Marcus, IA, US | Food Pantry / Back Pack Program | 2020 |
| Newell Fonda High School | $100 | Newell, IA, US | Back Pack Program | 2020 |
| North Union Elementary | $250 | Fenton, IA, US | Back Pack Program | 2020 |
| Okoboji Community Schools | $250 | Milford, IA, US | Back Pack Program | 2020 |
| Okoboji Baseball Boyz | $5,000 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Nylon Custom Batting Cage With High Impact Golf Mesh | 2020 |
| Emmetsburg Csd | $250 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Back Pack Program | 2020 |
| Palo Alto County Health System | $1,500 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Gift Cards, Ppe And Supplies | 2020 |
| Palo Alto County Sheriff | $1,000 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Covid Ppe And Staff Gift Cards | 2020 |
| Palo Alto Upper Des Moines | $500 | Emmetsburg, IA, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Pocahontas Community Foundation | $3,000 | Pocahontas, IA, US | Movie Screen | 2020 |
| Pocahontas Community Hospital | $1,500 | Pocahontas, IA, US | Gift Cards, Ppe And Supplies | 2020 |
| Pocahontas County Sheriff | $1,000 | Pocahontas, IA, US | Covid Ppe And Staff Gift Cards | 2020 |
| Pocahontas County Upper Des Moines | $500 | Pocahontas, IA, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Albert City Truesdale School | $100 | Albert City, IA, US | Back Pack Program | 2020 |
| Ringsted Community Improvement | $5,000 | Ringsted, IA, US | Rofessional Mold Remediation Expenses | 2020 |
| Royal Fire Department | $5,000 | Royal, IA, US | Custom Washing Machine Designed For Fire Equipment | 2020 |
| Ruthven Ayrshire Schools | $250 | Ruthven, IA, US | Back Pack Program | 2020 |
| Spencer Hospital | $1,500 | Spencer, IA, US | Gift Cards, Ppe And Supplies | 2020 |
| Spencer Middle School | $250 | Spencer, IA, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Spirit Lake Schools | $250 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Back Pack Program | 2020 |
| Storm Lake Community Schools | $100 | Storm Lake, IA, US | School Pantry | 2020 |
| Sioux Central Schools | $100 | Sioux Rapids, IA, US | Back Pack Program | 2020 |
| Aurelia Kiwanis Club | $5,000 | Aurelia, IA, US | Walking Trail Project | 2019 |
| Backstage In Bancroft | $2,500 | Algona, IA, US | Sound Equipment Improvement For Bancroft Dinner Theater | 2019 |
| Birthright Spencer | $1,200 | Spencer, IA, US | Elping Hands Baby Supply Closet | 2019 |
| City Of Arnolds Park | $2,500 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Lakes Pickleball Courts | 2019 |
| City Of Arnolds Park Wildcat Reno | $4,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Wildcat Statium Renovation | 2019 |
| City Of Okoboji | $2,500 | Okoboji, IA, US | Lakes Pickleball Courts | 2019 |
| Clay County Heritage | $3,500 | Spencer, IA, US | Spencer Fire Of 1931 Interactive Exhibit | 2019 |
| Dickinson County Historical Society | $2,000 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Train Caboose Prevention | 2019 |
| Hope Haven Faith Hope Charity | $2,375 | Rock Valley, IA, US | Sensory Loungers For Faith Hope And Charity In Storm Lake | 2019 |
| Kossuth County Historical Society | $1,000 | Algona, IA, US | Historical Buildings Paint And Repairs | 2019 |
| Palo Alto County Conservation Board | $5,000 | Ruthven, IA, US | Playground Equipment | 2019 |
| Pocahontas Rural Fire Department | $5,000 | Pocahontas, IA, US | 2010 Rural Fire Pumper Truck | 2019 |
| Ready Set Grow | $4,000 | Alta, IA, US | Expansion Of Methodist Manor - Enhancing Intergererational Play | 2019 |
| Regional Wellness Center | $3,000 | Estherville, IA, US | Splashpad And Playground | 2019 |
| Rotary Club Of Iowa Great Lakes | $5,000 | Okoboji, IA, US | A Musical Play Component To The Playground | 2019 |
| Sioux Rapids Firefighters Associati | $5,000 | Sioux Rapids, IA, US | Items To Fully Equip A Kubota Side-by-side Two Passanger Utv For Firefighting And Rescue Operations | 2019 |
| Clay County Upper Des Moines Opp In | $1,000 | Spencer, IA, US | Back To School Program | 2019 |
| Wallingford Fire Ambulance | $5,000 | Wallingford, IA, US | Fire Equipment - Hose Fittings, Ventatlation Fan Wildland And Communication Equipment | 2019 |
| Emmet County Upper Des Moines Opp I | $1,500 | Estherville, IA, US | Emmet County Christmas Program | 2019 |
| Pocahontas Co - Upper Des Moines Op | $1,500 | Pocahontas, IA, US | Back To School Program | 2019 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Iowa Lakes Electric Members as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 82-5248472 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 702 S 1ST ST Estherville, IA 51334-2522 |
Key People (9)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Iowa Lakes Electric Members's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman | Jarrett Smith |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair | Janet Deim |
| Secretary | Ruth Brown |
| Treasurer | Sheila Borchers |
| Director | Bob Emgarten |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- 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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Data Currency: Last updated
May 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.