Funders / Iowa
Foundations that fund community development organizations in Iowa
105 foundations have made 2,306 grants to community development organizations in Iowa, with a median grant of $13,000. At least 39 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
105
Funders
2,306
Grants
$13,000
Median grant
486
Organizations in category
Iowa Community Action Association — 15 grants to 5 organizations, median $53,748, largest $317,977. That is 30% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Iowa Association of Community Action Directors — 15 grants to 5 organizations, median $16,254, largest $51,920. That is 29% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.
Warren Htimmerman Charitable Trust — 8 grants to 4 organizations, median $8,500, largest $30,000. That is 18% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Southern Iowa Cog Housing Trust Fund Inc — 4 grants to 2 organizations, median $53,901, largest $133,350. That is 20% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
R & R Realty Group Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $20,125, largest $47,000. That is 13% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
Peoples Charitable Foundation — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $5,000, largest $10,000. That is 15% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
South Central Iowa Community Foundation — 10 grants to 5 organizations, median $13,175, largest $20,550. That is 7% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
First Interstate BancSystem Foundation Inc — 18 grants to 13 organizations, median $2,544, largest $40,000. That is 6% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts unsolicited applications.
United Way of Story County Inc — 8 grants to 2 organizations, median $16,660, largest $73,654. That is 7% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn — 326 grants to 46 organizations, median $5,000, largest $3,129,878. That is 2% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on community development organizations in Iowa, out of 105 on record.
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