Foundations that fund food programs in Iowa
These 25 foundations made grants to food programs 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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Alliant Energy Foundation Inc
- $180,000 to Northeast Iowa Food Bank Inc, Waterloo: Rural hunger initiative phase ii
- $85,000 to Food Bank of Iowa, Des Moines: 2024 drive out hunger
- $50,000 to Northeast Iowa Food Bank Inc, Waterloo: 2024 drive out hunger
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
Land O'lakes Foundation
- $5,000 to Postville Community Support Inc, Postville: Member co-op matches
- $4,950 to Eagles Nest Inc, Goldfield: Member co-op matches
- $4,244 to Kossuth County Food Pantry Inc, Algona: Member co-op matches
How to apply: The organization has multiple grant programs. For more information please visit: https://foundation.landolakesinc.com/home#grant-donation-guidelines
Restrictions: See website
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation
- $30,000 to Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Waterloo: Operating support
- $16,500 to Clarksville Food Pantry Inc, Clarksville: Capital for equipment & building renovation
- $12,500 to A Cup of Water Ministries, Waverly: Community meal program
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).
Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Corporation
- $10,830 to Pella Community Food Shelf, Pella: General operations
- $4,981 to Food Bank of Iowa, Des Moines: General operations
- $2,000 to Hope Food Pantry, Sioux Center: General operations
How to apply: No specific form
Restrictions: Limited to areas in which pella corporation employees live.
Emc Insurance Foundation
- $15,000 to Food Bank of Iowa, Des Moines: For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization
- $5,800 to Meals From the Heartland, West Des Moines: For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization
- $5,000 to Knock and Drop Iowa, 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 West Bancorporation Foundation Inc
- $2,900 to Meals From the Heartland, West Des Moines: Funding for mobile hunger fight
- $2,500 to Food Bank of Iowa, Des Moines: Funding for food assistance programs
- $1,500 to Urbandale Food Pantry, Urbandale: Funding for general operating support
How to apply: Written request including reason for the request and type of organization submitting request
Deadlines: January 1, april 1, july 1, and october 1
Restrictions: Focus on human services, education, and arts & culture in the des moines and iowa city, ia and rochester, mankato, owatonna, and st. Cloud, mn areas
Lsb Foundation
- $3,600 to Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Waterloo: General operating support
- $1,200 to Pella Community Food Shelf, Pella: General operating support
- $1,000 to Meals From the Heartland, West Des Moines: Support for the martin luther king jr. Day of service meal packing event
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
The David & Phyllis Murphy Charitable Foundation
- $23,400 to Community Kitchen of North Iowa, Mason City: Evening meal program
- $5,000 to Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, Mason City: Food support
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
R J Mcelroy Trust
- $17,000 to Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Waterloo: Program support
- $10,000 to Plentiful Pantry, Mt Vernon: Program support
How to apply: Grant applications are filled out online through their website at www.mcelroytrust.org. Applications must include the project name, project summary, start/end date, how the grant aligns with mcelroy's strategic mission, type of funding needed, total cost of project, and how much...
Deadlines: The trust considers grant proposals throughout the year.
Restrictions: Education projects - youth in northeast iowa
International Paper Company Foundation
- $10,620 to Feed Iowa First, Cedar Rapids: Increasing access to nutritious food in linn county
- $2,000 to Feed Iowa First, Cedar Rapids: Increasing access to nutritious food in linn county
How to apply: Instructions available in an online grant application system (cybergrants) at www.ipgiving.com. Most requests go through local review.
Deadlines: Date determined by local facility.
Restrictions: Major emphasis on communities where international paper company employees live and work.
Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Friends of Ncc Charitable Trust, Waterloo: Promote National Cattle Congress
- $5,000 to Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Waterloo: Providing food to those in need
How to apply: Name of organization; its charitable purpose; a description of its needs for charitable funds; tax exempt status
Tomson Family Foundation Trust
- $5,000 to Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, Mason City: General support
- $3,000 to Community Kitchen - 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.
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Food Bank of Iowa, Des Moines: Fighting childhood hunger
- $1,000 to Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, Mason City: Matching gift
How to apply: Budget, 501(c)3 irs determination letter, name & contact i
Deadlines: Applications are reviewed june 1 and november 15
Restrictions: Annual criteria reveiwed during the application process
Violet G Young Charitable Trust
- $1,214 to Food Bank of Iowa, Des Moines: Humanitarian-alliviate
- $1,000 to Grimes Storehouse, Grimes: 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.
The Seidler Foundation
- $300,000 to Food Bank of Iowa, Des Moines: General support
How to apply: Written request
Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation
- $125,000 to River Bend Food Reservoir, Davenport: Backpack Program for Hungry Illinois Children
How to apply: Review the open RFP(s) on our website and determine whether your project is a match to the projects being sought for funding. Submit a Letter of Inquiry or Proposal (based on the specific RFP timeline) with the required information by the posting deadline. Be sure to attach all...
Deadlines: Please visit our website for currently open RFPs. Submission deadlines vary from year to year.
Restrictions: You must be either (1) an organization that has been determined by the IRS to be an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), that is a public charity described in Section...
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $35,000 to Meals From the Heartland, West Des Moines: 2024 meal packaging volunteer projects
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Iowa West Foundation
- $30,000 to Food Bank of Iowa, Des Moines: Fighting childhood hunger adams, audubon, carroll & taylor counties
How to apply: Https://www.iowawestfoundation.org/grantmaking/application-process/
Deadlines: Https://www.iowawestfoundation.org/grantmaking/application-process/
Restrictions: Https://www.iowawestfoundation.org/grantmaking/what-we-fund/
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Lazy Moose Inc, Farragut: General Operating Support
How to apply: Refer to Foundation website for online application.
Deadlines: Refer to Foundation website for online application.
Restrictions: The grants are intended to serve the communities of interest to First Interstate Bank.
Greenstate Foundation
- $15,000 to Meals From the Heartland, West Des Moines: 2024 annual hunger fight
How to apply: Greenstate foundation application- 501(c)(3)- the individual submitting an application should disclose the following information: organization name, tax id, address, organization website, mission statement, organizations primary contact/leadership information, name of...
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: No restrictions at this time. Greenstate foundation does have an outcome report so after the end of any program or project funded, the funded organization must complete that requirement to be considered for future grants.
Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson Charitable Foundation
- $15,000 to Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank, Mason City: General support
How to apply: No standardized forms are used; letter of request only
Daniels Family Foundation Fka the Ronald L Daniels & June E Daniels Fndn
- $13,000 to Food Bank of Iowa, Des Moines: General
How to apply: The application should include all necessary information concerning your reason for requesting funds, proof of exempt status, and person(s) to contact regarding your request.
Restrictions: Grants will be made to organizations that are exempt under section 501(c)(j) and are not private foundations as defined in section 509(a).
Henry Family Foundation
- $10,500 to Waukee Area Christian Services, Waukee: General operating funds
How to apply: Applications should be a letter explaining the need and use of the requested donation plus proof of 501(c)(3) status.
Agva Foundation
- $10,000 to Farmer in My Classroom, West Des Moines: Help for students in ag
How to apply: Complete foundation request form at: https://agvafoundation.com/foundation-request-form/
Deadlines: Applications will be received and reviewed at any time.
Restrictions: Grants under the agva foundation will include but will not be limited to sponsorships of adult and youth programs, training, conferences, workshops, events and other gatherings. All applicants must be non-profit organizations and have tax...
Fred Maytag Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Seed Savers Exchange, Decorah: 2024 grant awards - general support
How to apply: Proposal format
Deadlines: Applications accepted march 1st and september 1st,
Restrictions: Preference is given to newton and central iowa organizations
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