Foundations that fund human services in Iowa
These 25 foundations made grants to human services 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
- $85,000 to Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc, Hiawatha: 2024 drive out hunger
- $70,000 to Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc, Hiawatha: Rural hunger initiative phase ii
- $8,965 to Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc, Hiawatha: 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
- $33,450 to Atlas of Sioux Center Ltd, Sioux Center: General operations
- $25,000 to Hull Bright Start Inc, Hull: General operations
- $16,886 to Hope Ministries, Pleasant Hill: General operations
How to apply: No specific form
Restrictions: Limited to areas in which pella corporation employees live.
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation
- $35,000 to Successlink Inc, Waterloo: Together 4 youth programming
- $30,000 to Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center, Waterloo: Operating support
- $30,000 to Cedar Valley Hospice Inc, 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).
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Perry Area Emergency Food Council, Perry: General Operating Support
- $10,700 to Mainstream Living Inc Stuart Ambrose, Ames: General Operating Support
- $10,000 to Family Inc, 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.
The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Des Moines Area Religious Council, Des Moines: Funding to support the dmarc food pantry
- $6,000 to Hope Ministries, Des Moines: Funding for meals for hope program
- $5,500 to Children & Families of Iowa, Des Moines: 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
Iowa West Foundation
- $200,000 to Together Inc, Council Bluffs: Council bluffs food pantry 2024
- $115,000 to New Visions Homeless Services, Council Bluffs: General operating and warming center
- $60,000 to Family Inc, Council Bluffs: Family, inc. Capacity & ultimate self-sustainability (cuss)
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/
Emc Insurance Foundation
- $40,000 to Homes of Oakridge Human Services, Des Moines: For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization
- $35,000 to On With Life Foundation, Ankeny: For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization
- $25,000 to Des Moines Area Religious Council, 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
Lsb Foundation
- $4,000 to Love Inc of the Cedar Valley, Cedar Falls: General operating support
- $2,500 to Des Moines Refugee Support, Norwalk: Support for transportation for refugee children
- $2,500 to Project Iowa, Des Moines: Cultivating careers 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
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Lutheran Services in Iowa, Mason City: Child abuse prevention/ support svcs
- $10,000 to Colts Corner Daycare Center, Belmond: Colts corner bin town
- $5,000 to Gift of Giving, Clarion: Bridges of hope project
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
Land O'lakes Foundation
- $20,000 to Hull Bright Start Inc, Hull: Member co-op matches
- $2,500 to Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc, Rock Rapids: Member co-op matches
- $2,500 to Concerned Dewitt Citizens Ltd, Dewitt: 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
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $75,000 to Homeward Iowa, Des Moines: Centralized intake and diversion
- $45,000 to Homes of Oakridge Human Services, Des Moines: Financial education & pathway to homeownership
- $20,000 to Waypoint Services for Women Children and Families, Cedar Rapids: Waypoint housing services support
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/
Greenstate Foundation
- $25,000 to Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, Iowa City: General support
- $16,667 to Hope Ministries, Des Moines: General support
- $15,000 to Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center Inc, Waterloo: Community engagement: an essential component of well-being in older african american...
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.
Charlotte and William Hinson Charitable Foundation Trust
- $2,000 to Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center, Cedar Rapids: Unrestricted gift
- $1,000 to Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc, Hiawatha: Food purchases for food bank
- $1,000 to Des Moines Area Religious Council, Des Moines: Food purchases for food bank
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.
Walden Charitable Foundation
- $15,000 to Love Takes Root, Spencer: Solar oven for young baking entrepeneurs in haiti and school lunch program for students...
- $10,000 to Family Crisis Centers Inc, Sioux Center: Help for domestic violence, human trafficking, violent crimes, homelessness serves nw...
- $6,000 to Atlas of Spencer, Spencer: Funds to cover salaries, staff training, emergency funds, and homeless help
How to apply: No standard form
Restrictions: The requests must be to provide support for charitable and educational causes and organizations.
Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Young Mens Christian Association, Mason City: Elliptical machine replacements
- $4,000 to Elderbridge Agency on Aging, Mason City: North Iowa Vehicle Project
- $3,000 to Youth and Shelter Services Inc, Mason City: Educational and Recreational Programs for Youth
How to apply: www.fsrequests.com/berthastebens
Deadlines: April 30
Restrictions: Must benefit individuals located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Joppa, Des Moines: Human services
- $5,000 to Red Basket Project, Dubuque: Human services
- $4,125 to Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center, Council Bluffs: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc
- $1,000,000 to East Mills Child Care Solutions, Malvern: Contribution for general purposes
- $344,000 to The Stanton Child Resource Center Inc, Stanton: Contribution for general purposes
- $116,460 to West Central Community Action, Harlan: 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)
Fred Maytag Family Foundation
- $40,000 to Wesley Retirement Services, Johnston: 2024 grant awards - general support
- $30,000 to Children & Families of Iowa, Des Moines: 2024 grant awards - general support
- $6,000 to Childserve Foundation Inc, Johnston: 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
Farrer Endowment Foundation
- $40,000 to Youth and Shelter Services, Mason City: Continuing educationstaff development
- $5,000 to Lutheran Services in Iowa Inc, Des Moines: Support earlychildhoodprogram
- $5,000 to Elderbridge Agency on Aging, Mason City: Clientassistanceprogram
How to apply: Written request in specific form
Deadlines: January thru april 30 each year
Dupaco Rw Hoefer Foundation
- $10,000 to Waypoint Services for Women Children and Families, Cedar Rapids: Needs based
- $10,000 to Stonehill Benevolent Foundation, Dubuque: Needs based
- $5,000 to Project Iowa, Des Moines: Needs based
How to apply: Grant Application Form at https//www.dupaco.com/community/ways-we-give/
Restrictions: The encouragement of education, promotion of charity, and to contribute to organizations or causes which enhance the quality of life.
Andersen Corporate Foundation
- $5,000 to Dubuque Community Y, Dubuque: Crisis Services Shelter
- $5,000 to Duride, Dubuque: The Need Is Growing; So Must We
- $5,000 to Des Moines Area Religious Council, Des Moines: DMARC Food Pantry Network
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
International Paper Company Foundation
- $5,000 to Central Furniture Rescue, Cedar Rapids: A good nights sleep
- $5,000 to Catherine Mcauley Center, Cedar Rapids: Providing culturally appropriate foods for food insecure refugees & immigrants
- $3,000 to Heritage Area Agency on Aging, Cedar Rapids: Heritage encore express and food distribution
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.
Tomson Family Foundation Trust
- $10,000 to Tlc the Learning Center, Charles City: General operating
- $1,000 to On With Life Foundation, Ankeny: General support
- $1,000 to Hospice 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.
Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust
- $5,500 to Ymca Rehabilitation Center, Mason City: Repair pool motors and pumps
- $3,000 to Tlc the Learning Center, Charles City: Indoor/outdoor play areas
- $2,500 to Avalon Center, Charles City: New play therapy toys
How to apply: The trust has a grant application form that is to be completed by organizations applying for funding. The applicant must demonstrate the necessity and feasibility of the special project for which the funds will be used and provide a copy of its irs tax exempt determination...
Deadlines: Grants must be submitted by august 31 of each year.
Restrictions: Funds must be used to benefit special projects for the benefit of children which shall include educational activities, recreational activities, youth programs, delivery of health care services and any other charitable purpose benefitting...
Athene Charitable Foundation
- $333,334 to Childserve Foundation, Johnston: Civic & Community
- $5,000 to Latino Resources Inc, Des Moines: Civic & Community
How to apply: Complete copy of the donation request information application.
Deadlines: No submission deadline.
Restrictions: The following list is required in order to receive a grant: - be a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization or the foreign public charity equivalent as well as government instrumentalities (for charitable purposes). - be registered with the...
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