Foundations that fund housing and shelter in Iowa
These 25 foundations made grants to housing and shelter 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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Wells Fargo Foundation
- $75,000 to Polk County Housing Trust Fund, Des Moines: Stable steady strong initiative
- $75,000 to Invest Dsm Inc, Des Moines: Affordable condominium pilot & affordable home project
- $40,000 to Home Opportunities Made Easy Incorporated, Des Moines: Post-purchase non-delinquency housing counseling
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/
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Americans for Independent Living, Waterloo: General Operating Support
- $5,000 to Neighborhood Finance Corporation, Des Moines: General Operating Support
- $4,588 to Micah House Corporation, Council Blfs: 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.
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc
- $16,000 to Northern Lights Alliance Homeless, Mason City: Matching gift/ operations
- $9,500 to One Vision, Clear Lake: Transportation and special needs
- $5,000 to Niacog Housing Trust Fund Inc, Mason City: Regional home repair program
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
Lsb Foundation
- $5,000 to Americans for Independent Living, Waterloo: General operating support
- $4,000 to Hospitality House of the Cedar Valley, Waterloo: Lunch program support
- $2,500 to Polk County Housing Trust Fund, Des Moines: Stable steady strong program 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
Iowa West Foundation
- $60,000 to Micah House Corporation, Council Bluffs: Shelter and support services
- $20,000 to Pottawattamie County Housing Trust Fund Inc, Council Bluffs: 2024 tornado response
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/
John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust
- $28,500 to Burlington Area Homeless Shelter, Burlington: General operating
- $28,500 to Transitions Dmc Inc, Burlington: General operating
How to apply: Written request
Deadlines: Timely
Restrictions: Grants for charitable, educational or scientific purposes which promote the well-being of the inhabitants of the city of burlington, ia
Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation
- $29,000 to Burlington Area Homeless Shelter, Burlington: General operating
- $25,000 to Transitions Dmc Inc, Burlington: General operating
How to apply: Send written request
Restrictions: Exempt organizations as defined in internal revenue code section 501 (c) (3) which operate or have substantial contacts within des moines county, ia
Gartner Family Foundation % Michael G Gartner
- $25,000 to Iowa Freedom of Information Council, Des Moines: Support of open records and information
- $25,000 to Iowa Freedom of Information Council, Des Moines: Support of open records and information
How to apply: Applications should contain all necessary information concerning the purpose the grant, loan, etc., including where the applicant can be contacted, and proof of 501 (c)(3) public charity status.
Restrictions: Grants will be made to 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations.
The David & Phyllis Murphy Charitable Foundation
- $9,000 to One Vision, Clear Lake: Production video, programming
- $5,000 to North Iowa Band Festival Foundation, Mason City: Festival expenses
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
Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc
- $1,003,000 to Micah House Corporation, Council Bluffs: Contribution for general purposes
How to apply: None specified
Restrictions: Limited to the following counties in iowa (mills, montgomery, pottawattamie, fremont, page and cass) and nebraska (douglas and sarpy)
Kinney-Lindstrom Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to One Vision, Clear Lake: Smart house initiative
How to apply: A letter outlining details of requested grant with copy of 501(c)(3) determination
Restrictions: Local north iowa area
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable Foundation
- $68,000 to Micah House, Council Bluffs: Program support
How to apply: Large grants of $50,000 or higher - see the organization's website for the large grants process.
Deadlines: See organization's website for application requirements.
Restrictions: See organization's website.
Robert B Daugherty Foundation
- $50,000 to Micah House Corporation, Council Bluffs: General Operating Support
How to apply: See exhibit i - grant application procedures and agreement
Restrictions: Primarily for organizations in the state of nebraska, particularly in the greater omaha area.
Dorothy Ann Weitzel and Thomas F W
- $30,000 to One Vision, Clear Lake: Van purchase
How to apply: No standardized forms implemented; letter of request only
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Americans for Independent Living, 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).
Tomson Family Foundation Trust
- $23,000 to Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless, 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.
Emc Insurance Foundation
- $10,000 to Polk County Housing Trust Fund, 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
Farrer Endowment Foundation
- $10,000 to One Vision, Clear Lake: Community integrationefforts
How to apply: Written request in specific form
Deadlines: January thru april 30 each year
American Water Charitable Foundationinc
- $10,000 to Humility Homes and Services Inc, Davenport: General purpose
How to apply: See application forms on internal company web site
Deadlines: No set deadlines
Restrictions: Must be 501(c)(3) charitable organization that furthers the charitable purposes of the foundation.
Gilbert M and Martha H Hitchcock Foundation
- $10,000 to Micah House, Council Bluffs: To further thecharitable purposeof the recipient
How to apply: See attached exhibit A
Deadlines: See attached exhibit A
Restrictions: See attached exhibit A
Cl Werner Foundation
- $10,000 to Micah House, Council Bluffs: Emergency shelter
How to apply: Grant applications should be submitted online at www.clwernerfoundation.org/grant-application. Required submission documents include: 501(c)(3) confirmation letter, most recent form 990, itemized project budget (if applicable), current financial statement, an impact letter...
Deadlines: The foundation will review grant requests on a quarterly basis in january, april, july and october.
Restrictions: Grant recipients must take a year off from applying after three successive years of foundation support.
The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Polk County Housing Trust Fund, Des Moines: Funding for housing campaign
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
Andersen Corporate Foundation
- $5,000 to Polk County Housing Trust Fund, Des Moines: 2024 STABLE STEADY STRONG Initiative
How to apply: Grant guidelines and the grant application can be found at: https://www.andersenwindows.com/about/community/ applications must be submitted online.
Deadlines: March 1-31 and august 1-31 annually
Restrictions: Visit website for restrictions and limitations
The Ralph & Sylvia G Green Charita Foundation
- $5,000 to Polk County Housing Trust Fund, Des Moines: Annual fund
How to apply: Submit a letter stating purpose and need. Attach proof of tax-exempt status.
Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to North Iowa Band Festival Foundation, Mason City: 85th North Iowa Band Festival
How to apply: www.fsrequests.com/berthastebens
Deadlines: April 30
Restrictions: Must benefit individuals located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
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