Foundations that fund animal welfare in Iowa
These 21 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Iowa in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Animal Relief Foundation Trust
- $16,000 to Humane Society of North Central Iowa, Fort Dodge: General operating
- $10,200 to Heartland Humane Society Ltd, Ottumwa: General operating
- $6,632 to Des Moines County Humane Society, Burlington: General operating
How to apply: No written application required.
Restrictions: Funds are to be used to further programs of humane work and prevent cruelty to animals. Awards are restricted to programs within the state of iowa.
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc
- $4,059 to Cedar Valley Humane Society, Cedar Rapids: Matching gift
- $2,235 to Furever Friends Rescue of Appanoose Inc, Centerville: Matching gift
- $1,642 to Last Hope Animal Rescue Inc, Cedar Rapids: Matching gift
How to apply: Giving for good grant request: -identification of nonprofit organization applying for funding -description of project, including funding details, timeline, and goals of project -description of the problem or opportunity the project is addressing
Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Corporation
- $1,600 to Animal Rescue of Carroll Inc, Carroll: General operations
- $1,552 to Marion County Humane Society, Knoxville: General operations
- $1,429 to Animal Rescue League of Iowa Incorporated, Des Moines: General operations
How to apply: No specific form
Restrictions: Limited to areas in which pella corporation employees live.
Violet G Young Charitable Trust
- $1,214 to Furry Friends Refuge, West Des Moines: Program support
- $1,214 to Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Des Moines: Animal rescue
- $1,000 to Iowa Farm Sanctuary, Oxford: Program support
How to apply: Letter describing purpose of grant including statement organization is 501(c)(3) exempt, the amount of the request, and description of program.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines.
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations.
Anne Thorne Weaver Family Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Emmet County Animal Shelter, Estherville: Annual fund drive
- $10,000 to Humane Society of Northwest Iowa, Milford: Annual contribution
How to apply: Written application explaining how contribution to be used
Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Humane Society of North Iowa, Mason City: Miracle Fund: Care for Animals with Urgent and Special Medical Needs
- $2,000 to Mollies Mission, Nora Springs: Mollie's Mission Building Renovation
How to apply: www.fsrequests.com/berthastebens
Deadlines: April 30
Restrictions: Must benefit individuals located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation
- $30,000 to Cedar Bend Humane Society, Waterloo: Operating support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing identifying the purpose and amount requested. The application should be accompanied by financial statements and proof of 501(c)(3) organization status or verification that the organization will use the funds exclusively for public...
Restrictions: All awards must be to charitable, scientific, literary, or educational organizations within the meaning of irc section 501(c)(3) or exclusively for public purposes or as otherwise described in irc section 170(c)(1).
Emc Insurance Foundation
- $25,000 to Great Outdoors Foundation, West Des Moines: For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization
How to apply: The following information should be provided: 1.Intended use of funds, 2.Verification of IRS 501(c)(3) status, 3.List of major donors
Restrictions: Generally only Iowa-based charitable organizations are funded
The David & Phyllis Murphy Charitable Foundation
- $13,500 to Humane Society of North Iowa, Mason City: Medical/medication/food supply
How to apply: Written requests including name, address and purpose of organization evidence of exempt status, id number, current financials, officers directors & contact person, amount & purpose of request, date needed.
Deadlines: September 1
Restrictions: Qualified 501(c)(3) charity with preference to those in north central iowa
Hi Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Blank Park Zoo Foundation, Des Moines: To enhance quality of life in iowa as an affordable destination and as a center for...
How to apply: Letter of request
John Ruan Foundation Trust
- $10,000 to Blank Park Zoo Foundation, Des Moines: Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities
How to apply: No special form
Steven C Leuthold Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Animal Rescue League Iowa, Des Moines: Operations
How to apply: Letter stating purpose for which funds are requested and relevant information on activities of organization.
Grace Bott Millar Charitable Trust
- $9,500 to Keokuk Saddle Club, Keokuk: Supplies
How to apply: By letter, including purpose for the requested funds, amount of the request and other sources of funding available to the requesting organization.
Deadlines: No specific deadlines
Restrictions: Grants will only be made for those purposes which can demonstrate it is for education, or for the benefit of the elderly or poor in the greater keokuk, ia area.
Muriel Mcbrien Kauffman Family Foundation
- $8,330 to Happy Doggo, Ames: Matching gift
How to apply: Description of organization, purpose and use of funds requested.
Restrictions: Some geographic and charitable fields limitations.
Lsb Foundation
- $3,180 to Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc, Waterloo: General operating support
How to apply: Applications for grants are available at the offices of lincoln savings bank
Deadlines: Applications are reviewed as received on a quarterly basis. All times are specified on the grant.
Restrictions: Grants are made only to tax qualified organizations with in the geographic markets served by lincoln savings bank
Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation
- $3,000 to Great Outdoors Foundation, West Des Moines: Contributions
How to apply: Any form
Restrictions: Qualified institutions under section 170 of the internal revenue code
Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation C/O David Hirsch
- $2,000 to Iowa Farm Sanctuary, Oxford: Unrestricted
How to apply: Submit an application, including transcripts. Include information about the applicant's community service as well as pages 1 and 2 of form 1040, 1040a or 1040ez for both the applicant and their parents.
Deadlines: Submission deadlines are set annually for a specific date in the month of may.
Restrictions: Applicants must be children or stepchildren of current gold eagle co. Employees who have been full-time employees who are in good standing or deceased employees of gold eagle co. Who were full-time employees in good standing at the time of...
Vyuha Inc
- $1,500 to Snafu Rescue, Council Blfs: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
How to apply: Vyuha, Inc. does not currently require an application form from an organization in order for that organization to be considered for a grant or contribution. The Foundation will make grants to public charities described in IRC Sections 509(a)(1) and 509(a)(2). Grantee...
Restrictions: To be considered for a grant or contribution, an organization must be a public charity as defined under IRC Section 509(a)(1) and 509(a)(2).
The Klauer Foundation Trust Xxxxx5009
- $1,500 to Dubuque Humane Society, Dubuque: General
How to apply: www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants
Restrictions: Per trust instrument
Charlotte and William Hinson Charitable Foundation Trust
- $1,000 to Furry Friends Refuge, West Des Moines: Unrestricted gift
How to apply: A contribution request application form may be obtained by contacting richard c. Hinson, or any other trustee at the addresses listed in part viii, line 1.
Restrictions: Grants are limited to qualifying irc 501(c)(3) organizations, and may not be used for political endeavors. Grants are generally awarded for, but are not limited to art, music and educational related purposes.
Tomson Family Foundation Trust
- $1,000 to Humane Society of North Iowa, Mason City: General support
How to apply: No standard form
Restrictions: The requests must be exclusively for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the code.
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