WAPELLO COUNTY FOUNDATION
https://WAPELLOFOUNDATION.ORG
$1.4M
Total Assets (2025)
$62K
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2025)
$187K
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
30
Grants on File
$9K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
WAPELLO COUNTY FOUNDATION
Phone
6416827541
Deadlines
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT SOUTH OTTUMWA SAVINGS BANK, 320 CHURCH STREET, PO BOX 516, OTTUMWA,
How to Apply
WAPELLO COUNTY FOUNDATION APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY AWARDS I. GUIDELINES A. IRS APPROVED, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING THE CITIZENS OF WAPELLO COUNTY MAY APPLY. B. AWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 1. MEDICAL CARE AND TREATMENT. 2. CARE OF NEEDY INDIVIDUALS AS RECOMMENDED BY EXISTING AGENCIES. 3. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. 4. FACILITIES FOR RECREATION. 5. EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS. 6. PUBLIC PROJECTS FOR COMMUNITY GOOD. C. AWARDS WILL NOT BE MADE FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES. 1. NORMAL ONGOING EXPENSES. 2. RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES. 3. APPLICATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS. II. APPLICATIONS A. A CONCISE TYPEWRITTEN REQUEST SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 1. ENDORSEMENT OF PROJECT BY GOVERNING BODY OR BOARD. 2. SHORT DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT. 3. PROFILE OF PEOPLE TO BE ASSISTED. 4. BUDGET OF PROJECT. 5. PLAN FOR CONTINUATION OF PROJECT (IF ONGOING). 6. MOST RECENT PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET. 7. NAMES OF ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SIMILAR SERVICES. III. FOLLOW-UP. A. AWARDS TO BE RETURNE
Restrictions
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTION IS WAPELLO COUNTY AND ITS VICINITY
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $1.3M | $104K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $1.2M | $81K | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $1.5M | $90K | N/A |
| 2023 | $68K | $1.2M | $116K | 9 |
| 2024 | $59K | $1.2M | $52K | 14 |
| 2025 | $61K | $1.4M | $181K | 7 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 30 grants on record
Minimum
$618
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$3K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$9K
Maximum
$25K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| KATHY SORAK | DIRECTOR | — |
| ANDREW WOODARD | PRESIDENT | — |
| WILLIAM REECE | VICE PRESIDE | — |
| DIANNE HAAS | SEC/TREAS | — |
| MARK ALTFILLISCH | DIRECTOR | — |
| MARK ORMAN | DIRECTOR | — |
| LORI YATES | DIRECTOR | — |
| DUSTY STEWART | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOSH VANNESS | DIRECTOR | — |
| PAUL ZINGG | DIRECTOR | — |
| CHARLES KIPLE | VICE PRESIDE | — |
| GARY YATES | DIRECTOR | — |
| NANCY MENKE | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (30 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF OTTUMWA'S PARKS | OTTUMWA, IA | $25,425 | FACILITIES FOR RECREATION | 2025 |
| OTTUMWA LITTLE LEAGUE | OTTUMWA, IA | $24,575 | FACILITIES FOR RECREATION | 2025 |
| SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL | OTTUMWA, IA | $22,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| CARDINAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | ELDON, IA | $15,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| YMCA OF OTTUMWA IOWA | OTTUMWA, IA | $13,859 | FACILITIES FOR RECREATION | 2024 |
| IOWA JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES | DES MOINES, IA | $10,000 | SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM | 2023 |
| ELDON UPTOWN DOWNTOWN | ELDON, IA | $10,000 | COMMUNITY GOOD | 2024 |
| PLEASANT VALLEY MANOR INC | EDDYVILLE, IA | $9,021 | COMMUNITY GOOD | 2023 |
| CITY OF OTTUMWA | OTTUMWA, IA | $6,554 | COMMUNITY GOOD | 2024 |
| CARDINAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | ELDON, IA | $6,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| AGENCY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPOR | AGENCY, IA | $4,913 | COMMUNITY GOOD | 2024 |
| OTTUMWA COMM THANKSGIVING DINNER | OTTUMWA, IA | $4,000 | COMMUNITY GOOD | 2025 |
| OTTUMWA COMM THANKSGIVING DINNER | OTTUMWA, IA | $3,500 | COMMUNITY GOOD | 2024 |
| OTTUMWA COMM THANKSGIVING DINNER | OTTUMWA, IA | $3,500 | COMMUNITY GOOD | 2023 |
| BIO GIRLS | FARGO, ND | $3,000 | COMMUNITY GOOD | 2024 |
| THE OTTUMWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | OTTUMWA, IA | $3,000 | COMMUNITY GOOD | 2023 |
| SOUTHEAST IOWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | MT PLEASANT, IA | $2,500 | COMMUNITY GOOD | 2023 |
| SOUTHEAST IOWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | MT PLEASANT, IA | $2,500 | COMMUNITY GOOD | 2025 |
| THE OTTUMWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | OTTUMWA, IA | $2,000 | COMMUNITY GOOD | 2024 |
| OTTUMWA CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION | OTTUMWA, IA | $2,000 | COMMUNITY GOOD | 2024 |
| OTTUMWA CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION | OTTUMWA, IA | $2,000 | COMMUNITY GOOD | 2023 |
| SOUTHEAST IOWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | MT PLEASANT, IA | $2,000 | COMMUNITY GOOD | 2024 |
| IOWA COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK | HIAWATHA, IA | $2,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| OTTUMWA CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION | OTTUMWA, IA | $2,000 | COMMUNITY GOOD | 2025 |
| OTTUMWA LITTLE LEAGUE | OTTUMWA, IA | $1,102 | FACILITIES FOR RECREATION | 2024 |