Foundations that fund youth programs in Iowa
These 25 foundations made grants to youth 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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Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation
- $30,000 to Riyo Refugee & Immigrant & Youth Organization, Waterloo: Refugee & immigrant youth programming
- $25,000 to All in Mentoring, Waverly: Mentoring program
- $25,000 to Try Pie, 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).
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc
- $24,000 to 4-H Clubs & Affiliated 4-H Organizations, Ames: Iowa stem support
- $20,000 to Iowa Jag Inc, Des Moines: Ijag program support
- $3,090 to Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, Cedar Rapids: 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
- $25,400 to Jump for Kids, Pella: General operations
- $10,000 to Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation, Des Moines: General operations
- $6,651 to Boy Scouts of America, Des Moines: General operations
How to apply: No specific form
Restrictions: Limited to areas in which pella corporation employees live.
Emc Insurance Foundation
- $15,000 to Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation, Des Moines: For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization
- $5,000 to Iowa Jag Inc, Des Moines: For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization
- $5,000 to 4-H Clubs & Affiliated 4-H Organizations, Ames: 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 Wellmark Foundation
- $400,000 to Iowa Jag Inc, Des Moines: Expansion in up to 8 schools with high need for programming.
- $50,000 to Iowa Jag Inc, Des Moines: Design and pilot social determinants of health/health equity curriculum module for use in...
How to apply: Applications should be submitted by completing the form available through the alignment tool on the wellmark foundation's website. The form will guide applicants to provide all required information.
Deadlines: Applications have no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: Applications must align with and support the foundation's mission to fund initiatives that provide a positive impact to the health of iowans and south dakotans.
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, Cedar Rapids: General Operating Support
- $2,500 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Story County Inc, Ames: 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.
Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Jordan Vannausdle Athletic Association, Red Oak: Contribution for general purposes
- $5,000 to 4-H Clubs & Affiliated 4-H Organizations, Malvern: 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)
Athene Charitable Foundation
- $7,000 to Hip-Hope Inc, West Des Moines: Civic & Community
- $5,000 to Tech Journey Inc, Urbandale: 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...
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to All Aboard for Kids, Ames: Human services
- $1,500 to Batting for Kids Inc, Davenport: 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
The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc
- $3,000 to Camp Hertko Hollow Inc, West Des Moines: Scholarship funds for summer camp for low-income kids with diabetes
- $2,000 to Genesis Inc, Des Moines: Funding for after school program
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
- $2,500 to Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Inc, Waterloo: General operating support
- $1,000 to Camp Hertko Hollow, Des Moines: General operating 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
Greenstate Foundation
- $50,000 to Multicultural Family Center, Iowa City: Incubate bipoc business accelerator
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.
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $30,000 to Hip-Hope Inc, West Des Moines: A) hu$tlenomics, b) msc24 lead-her-ship retreat and c) ymoc24
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
- $25,000 to Iowa Jag Inc, Des Moines: Switch: equipping career ready students
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/
Peter H and E Lucille Gaass Kuyper Foundation
- $15,000 to Pleasantville Youth Initiative, Pleasantville: Grant - new youth center
How to apply: Applicants should complete the grant request form on the foundation's website
Deadlines: June 30 to be considered at the july meeting; november 30 to be considered at the december meeting
Restrictions: Grants will be given to charitable organizations in pella iowa and its surrounding communities
American Water Charitable Foundationinc
- $10,000 to Vince Jetter Community Center Inc, Clinton: 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.
Jd Finish Line Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Vince Jetter Community Center, Clinton: Louder Than Words
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online via the organization's website at the following URL: HTTP://WWW.FINISHLINE.COM/JD-FINISH-LINE-FOUNDATION AND JDSPORTS.COM/JD-FINISH-LINE-FOUNDATION and then click on foundation grants icon, scroll down, and then click on continue to...
Deadlines: See attached footnote.
Restrictions: See attached footnote.
Iac Charitable Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa, Des Moines: Education
How to apply: APPLICATION INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE: https://www.iac.com/foundation
Deadlines: APPLICATION INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE: https://www.iac.com/foundation
Restrictions: Applicants must have a demonstrable need for financial assistance, whether their household income falls below the designated national poverty level, or their cultural or family background has placed them at an educational disadvantage....
Dupaco Rw Hoefer Foundation
- $10,000 to Dubuque Dream Center, Dubuque: 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.
Kinney-Lindstrom Foundation Inc
- $6,000 to Camp Hertko Hollow, West Des Moines: Camperships
How to apply: A letter outlining details of requested grant with copy of 501(c)(3) determination
Restrictions: Local north iowa area
John Ruan Foundation Trust
- $5,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa, Des Moines: Youth Activities
How to apply: No special form
Adecco Group Us Charities Inc
- $5,000 to Two By Two Character Development, Dubuque: Support the purpose of the organization
How to apply: See Statements
Deadlines: See Statements
Restrictions: See Statements
Dorothy Ann Weitzel and Thomas F W
- $4,000 to Camp Hertko Hollow, West Des Moines: "camperships"
How to apply: No standardized forms implemented; letter of request only
Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation
- $3,000 to North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom, Garner: Connecting Cerro Gordo County Schools to Agriculture
How to apply: www.fsrequests.com/berthastebens
Deadlines: April 30
Restrictions: Must benefit individuals located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa
- $3,000 to North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom, Garner: Connecting Floyd County Schools to Agriculture
How to apply: Fsrequests.com/adamsfamilynorasprings
Deadlines: Fsrequests.com/adamsfamilynorasprings
Restrictions: Fsrequests.com/adamsfamilynorasprings
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