Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Iowa
These 25 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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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Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Corporation
- $69,500 to Iowa State Fair Foundation, Des Moines: General operations
- $10,200 to Carroll Action Shooting Sports Inc, Carroll: General operations
- $5,300 to Clay Feathers Inc, Coon Rapids: General operations
How to apply: No specific form
Restrictions: Limited to areas in which pella corporation employees live.
Land O'lakes Foundation
- $2,500 to Cedar River Recreation & Fine Arts, Osage: Member co-op matches
- $1,500 to Emergency Food Box Inc, Marshalltown: Member co-op matches
- $1,500 to North Iowa Fair Association, Mason City: 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
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc
- $1,943 to Moravia Shooting Sports Program, Melrose: Matching gift
- $1,414 to Mitchell County Mountain Goats, Osage: Matching gift
- $1,400 to Fair and Exposition Society of Jones County Inc, Monticello: 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
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation
- $20,000 to Dysart Pickleball Organization, Dysart: Capital - construction of pickleball courts
- $15,000 to Silos & Smokestacks, Waterloo: Trustee option - operating support
- $6,000 to Butler County Shooting Sports, Clarksville: Capital for trap house equipment
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).
Henry Family Foundation
- $12,500 to Can Play, Des Moines: General operating funds
- $5,000 to Iowa Bicycle Coalition, Corslville: General operating funds
- $5,000 to Iowa Pga Foundation, Riverside: 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.
First Citizens Charitable Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to North Iowa Fair Association, Mason City: Naming rights to ni rec arena bldg
- $1,000 to Floyd County Fair Society, Charles City: Fdn 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
Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation
- $3,000 to Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc, Clear Lake: Ninth Annual Picnics and Performances
- $2,500 to North Iowa Fair Association, Mason City: North Iowa Events Center Landscaping Project
How to apply: www.fsrequests.com/berthastebens
Deadlines: April 30
Restrictions: Must benefit individuals located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $2,958 to Taylor County Partners Inc, Bedford: General Operating Support
- $2,500 to Bedford Bulldog Booster Club, Bedford: 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.
Lsb Foundation
- $2,750 to Butler County Fair Association, Clarksville: General operating support
- $1,000 to Can Play, West Des Moines: No-cost fall programming 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
Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust
- $2,250 to Butler County Shooting Sports, Clarksville: Educational youth program and repair
- $1,234 to Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc, Clear Lake: Fund 10 week program
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...
Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc
- $168,624 to Vision Treynor Group, Treynor: 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
- $70,000 to Newton Shooting Sports, Newton: 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
Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation
- $20,000 to Friends of Cedar Valley Sports & Entertainment Commission, Waterloo: Sponsor golf tournament
How to apply: Name of organization; its charitable purpose; a description of its needs for charitable funds; tax exempt status
William M & Donna J Hoaglin Foundat Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Van Buren County Little League, Keosauqua: Replace backstop netting to be safer
How to apply: Official grant application can be obtained by contacting any board member of the board of directors. Completed application are to be directed to william m and donna j hoaglin foundation, inc. At po box 791, mt pleasant, ia 52641-0791. See attached grant application
Deadlines: The board of directors meet on the third monday of july and the third monday of january to consider
Restrictions: The foundation's purpose is to: a. Promote the literary and educational welfare of people in henry county and van buren county; b. Foster self improvement, self reliance, and individual initiative; c. Promote charitable purposes; d....
Leonard A Good Testamentary Trust
- $10,000 to Friends of the Ledges, Boone: Charitable
How to apply: See attached sample
Restrictions: Priority is given to solicitors from central iowa
The Wm M & A Cafaro Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Iowa Sports Expo Group, Dubuque: General purpose
How to apply: The application should include: 1)the name, address & brief history of the organization, 2)a copy of the tax exemption letter, 3)the tax id number and 4)the reason for the grant and the amount.
Farrer Endowment Foundation
- $5,000 to Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc, Clear Lake: Funding grounds keeper
How to apply: Written request in specific form
Deadlines: January thru april 30 each year
Anne Thorne Weaver Family Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Lakes Area Dog Park, Spirit Lake: Annual contribution
How to apply: Written application explaining how contribution to be used
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Raise the Bar Initiative, Johnston: 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
Emc Insurance Foundation
- $5,000 to Iowa Special Olympics Inc, Grimes: 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
Warren Htimmerman Charitable Trust
- $3,680 to Maple River Area Park Inc, Carroll: Tables, etc.
How to apply: Fill out standard grant application prepared by the trust along with the organization information, purpose of grant request, evaluation standards, and the organization's budget.
Deadlines: June 29th
Restrictions: Half of the distributions will be awarded in the city of manning and its immediate area. The other half will be distributed in carroll county. The trust was created exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes...
Allegis Group Foundation Inc
- $3,300 to Track Guy Foundation, Tiffin: General use
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: The foundation focuses on supporting organizations advancing education, strengthening the workforce, and engaging employees through volunteerism. The foundation has no restrictions or limitations on awards.
Viking Foundation of Lincoln
- $3,000 to Des Moines Soccer Club, Des Moines: Serves youth soccer players in the des moines area.
How to apply: On website - http://vikingfoundation.webs.com
Deadlines: November 1st annually
Restrictions: See website
Audubon State Bank Charitable Foundation
- $1,800 to Audubon Recreation Foundation, Audubon: General Operations
How to apply: In writing with a brief explanation of the intended use of requested contribution.
Restrictions: Must be to a charitable, religious, literary, educational, or any other worthy institution.
Special People in Need C/O Patrick J Bitterman
- $1,000 to Girls Can Camp, Des Moines: General
How to apply: See grant guidelines, attached as general explanation statements 12 and 13
Deadlines: See grant guidelines, attached as general explanation statements 12 and 13
Restrictions: See grant guidelines, attached as general explanation statements 12 and 13
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