Foundations that fund legal aid and crime prevention in Iowa
These 14 foundations made grants to legal aid and crime prevention 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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Carleen and Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Iowa Legal Aid, Des Moines: Support established organization.
- $25,000 to Kids First Law Center, Cedar Rapids: Support established organization.
How to apply: See www.grandoncf.org
Deadlines: See www.grandoncf.org
Restrictions: Limited to 501(c)(3) organizations
Emc Insurance Foundation
- $25,000 to Harvest Academy, Indianola: For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization
- $5,000 to Iowa Legal Aid Foundation, 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
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc
- $1,793 to Kids First Law Center, Cedar Rapids: Matching gift
- $1,600 to Circle of Freedom, Seymour: 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
The Skadden Foundation
- $38,525 to Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice, Des Moines: Payment for fellows
How to apply: See attached application
Deadlines: SEE FAQ ENTRIES UNDER "THE APPLICATION PROCESS" AT https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/applicant
Restrictions: SEE FAQ ENTRIES UNDER "ELIGIBILITY" AT https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/applicant and "Information for Prospective Host Organizations" at https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/host
Fred Maytag Family Foundation
- $30,000 to Iowa Legal Aid, Des Moines: 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
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Iowa Legal Aid, Waterloo: Legal svcs for families with children 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).
R J Mcelroy Trust
- $20,000 to Iowa Legal Aid, Waterloo: Operating 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
The Ralph & Sylvia G Green Charita Foundation
- $7,500 to Iowa Legal Aid Foundation, Des Moines: Annual fund
How to apply: Submit a letter stating purpose and need. Attach proof of tax-exempt status.
Martha Ellen Tye Foundation
- $6,630 to Child Adolescent and Parent Support Inc, Marshalltown: Annual contribution
How to apply: Narrative, explanation of purpose of grant, proof of tax-exempt
Deadlines: March 1, june 1, september 1, and december 1
Restrictions: Organizations located in marshall county, ia or san antonio, tx
Farrer Endowment Foundation
- $5,000 to Iowa Legal Aid, Mason City: Family stabilizationproject
How to apply: Written request in specific form
Deadlines: January thru april 30 each year
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Iowa Legal Aid, Mason City: Legal svcs for low income residents
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
Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation
- $3,000 to Friends of Iowa Casa and Icfcrb, Des Moines: CASA Volunteer Training, Recruitment and Retention
How to apply: www.fsrequests.com/berthastebens
Deadlines: April 30
Restrictions: Must benefit individuals located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Daniel J & Ann L Krumm Charitable Trus
- $2,500 to Iowa Legal Aid, Des Moines: General support
How to apply: No specific form is used; current exemption letter requested.
Restrictions: Organizations exempt under irc section 501(c) which are not private foundations.
Olberg Family Charitable Trust
- $1,200 to Kids First Law Center, Cedar Rapids: Community betterment
How to apply: No specific form or application required
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