Top foundations funding arts and culture groups in Iowa
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $23.8M to 33 arts and culture groups in Iowa in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines F/k/a Greater Des Moines Community Foundation Des Moines, IA · last grant 2024 | 6 | $1.5M | $24k | Accepts |
| 2 | Otto Schoitz Foundation Waterloo, IA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $104k | $25k | Accepts |
| 3 | Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation East Moline, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $3M | $1.2M | Accepts |
| 4 | Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $410k | $137k | Accepts |
| 5 | R J McElroy Trust Waterloo, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $78k | $39k | Accepts |
| 6 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $68k | $34k | Accepts |
| 7 | Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Dubuque, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $54k | $27k | Accepts |
| 8 | Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Cedar Falls, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $36k | $18k | Accepts |
| 9 | Dupaco RW Hoefer Foundation Dubuque, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $20k | $10k | Accepts |
| 10 | The Kenneth K. Kinsey Family Foundation Iowa City, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $4.5k | $2.2k | Invitation only |
| 11 | New Charitable Foundation Fort Dodge, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $4k | $375 | Accepts |
| 12 | Taiber Foundation Wilmington, DE · last grant 2024 | 2 | $3k | $1.5k | Invitation only |
| 13 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc Madison, WI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $2.3k | $1.2k | Accepts |
| 14 | Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable FDTN Dubuque, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $1.2k | $625 | Invitation only |
| 15 | The Butler Family Foundation Dubuque, IA · last grant 2024 | 1 | $14.8M | $14.8M | Invitation only |
Recent grants
Centre for Arts & Artists · Newton · 2024 · from The Geisler-Penquite Foundation
$370,014
Figge Art Museum · Davenport · 2024 · from Quad Cities Cultural & Educational Supporting Charitable Trust
$269,680
Marshall County Arts & Culture Alliance Inc · Marshalltown · 2024 · from Martha Ellen Tye Foundation
$260,000
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Based on grants reported to the IRS (Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I) and matched to recipient organizations by name and address. Ranked by the number of organizations funded. Always check a funder's current guidelines. About the data