Top foundations · Iowa
Top foundations funding community improvement organizations in Iowa
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $4M to 61 community improvement organizations in Iowa in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community FDN of Greater Des Moines F/k/a Greater Des Moines Community FDN Des Moines, IA · last grant 2024 | 10 | $1.2M | $10k | Accepts |
| 2 | Pella Rolscreen Foundation Pella, IA · last grant 2024 | 5 | $37k | $1.4k | Accepts |
| 3 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc Madison, WI · last grant 2024 | 4 | $2.5k | $207 | Accepts |
| 4 | Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Dubuque, IA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $24k | $5.3k | Accepts |
| 5 | The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc West Des Moines, IA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $7.5k | $2.5k | Accepts |
| 6 | New Charitable Foundation Fort Dodge, IA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $6.1k | $500 | Accepts |
| 7 | Edward Jones Foundation St Louis, MO · last grant 2024 | 3 | $396 | $121 | Invitation only |
| 8 | United Way Quad Cities Bettendorf, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $65k | $33k | Accepts |
| 9 | United Way of Spencer Spencer, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $64k | $23k | Accepts |
| 10 | Siouxland Community Foundation Sioux City, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $45k | $22k | Accepts |
| 11 | Greenstate Foundation North Liberty, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $40k | $20k | Accepts |
| 12 | Vermeer Charitable Foundation Pella, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $35k | $18k | Invitation only |
| 13 | United Way of Story County Inc Ames, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $30k | $15k | Accepts |
| 14 | Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Cedar Falls, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $27k | $14k | Accepts |
| 15 | Underwood Family Foundation Ames, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $16k | $8k | Invitation only |
Recent grants
Des Moines Performing Arts · Des Moines · 2024 · from Community FDN of Greater Des Moines F/k/a Greater Des Moines Community FDN
$500,000
Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement · Des Moines · 2024 · from The Schmidt Family Foundation
$350,000
Leader Valley Foundation · Cedar Falls · 2024 · from Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
$147,239
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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