Top foundations funding museums in Iowa
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $2.4M to 19 museums 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 | 4 | $111k | $15k | Accepts |
| 2 | Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Dubuque, IA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $25k | $7.3k | Accepts |
| 3 | Tomson Family Foundation Trust Mason City, IA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $55k | $28k | Accepts |
| 4 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc Madison, WI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $1.3k | $648 | Accepts |
| 5 | Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Eden Prairie, MN · last grant 2024 | 1 | $465k | $232k | Invitation only |
| 6 | John K. and Luise V Hanson Foundation Forest City, IA · last grant 2024 | 1 | $200k | $200k | Accepts |
| 7 | The Sherwood Foundation Omaha, NE · last grant 2024 | 1 | $188k | $94k | Invitation only |
| 8 | Siouxland Community Foundation Sioux City, IA · last grant 2024 | 1 | $152k | $152k | Accepts |
| 9 | Peterson Family Foundation Dakota Dunes, SD · last grant 2024 | 1 | $150k | $150k | Invitation only |
| 10 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA · last grant 2024 | 1 | $150k | $150k | Accepts |
| 11 | Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable Foundation East Moline, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $107k | $54k | Accepts |
| 12 | Greater Horizons Kansas City, MO · last grant 2024 | 1 | $100k | $100k | Accepts |
| 13 | Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Dallas, TX · last grant 2024 | 1 | $80k | $80k | Accepts |
| 14 | Osceola County Historical Society Sibley, IA · last grant 2024 | 1 | $66k | $66k | Invitation only |
| 15 | The Gallagher Family Foundation Waterloo, IA · last grant 2024 | 1 | $65k | $65k | Invitation only |
Recent grants
Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum · Decorah · 2024 · from Margaret A. Cargill Foundation
$265,000
Grand Meadow Heritage Commission Inc · Washta · 2024 · from Siouxland Community Foundation
$151,627
Historic Arnolds Park Inc · Arnolds Park · 2024 · from Peterson Family Foundation
$150,000
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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