Iowa Savings Bank, acting as the trustee for the Gilbert & Barbara Renze Charitable Foundation and the Warren H. Timmerman Charitable Trust, is now accepting applications for the 2025 Grant Cycle. These two charitable funding sources support organizations and projects that benefit citizens in Carroll County and Sac County, Iowa. Eligible entities include nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities that are aligned with the foundations' regional focus areas.
Applications for this grant cycle must be received by Iowa Savings Bank in Carroll, Iowa no later than Friday, July 11, 2025. Funding under the Warren H. Timmerman Charitable Trust is designated solely for activities benefitting Carroll County residents, while the Gilbert & Barbara Renze Charitable Foundation allows for projects serving either Carroll or Sac County.
Applicants can submit their completed grant forms via mail, in-person delivery, or email. Contact persons for submission or inquiries include Amy Menzel, Brenda Meyer, and Julie Middleton. They can be reached at amenzel@iowasavingsbank.com, bmeyer@iowasavingsbank.com, or jmiddleton@iowasavingsbank.com. The bank’s central phone line, 1-866-788-2265, is also available for general inquiries.
The application forms are available as downloadable, fillable PDFs from the Iowa Savings Bank’s website. While specific funding amounts, award ceilings, or total fund availability are not disclosed publicly, applicants should ensure their proposals fall within the community development scope and serve the identified counties.
This grant program recurs annually, so applicants not funded in this cycle may prepare for the next round expected to open in 2026. No pre-application deadlines or required letters of intent are listed, but prospective applicants are encouraged to reach out with questions in advance of the July 11, 2025 deadline to ensure compliance with submission requirements.
Additional tips or evaluation criteria are not listed in the public announcement, so applicants are advised to refer closely to the downloadable grant forms for full submission instructions and potential project fit.
