Funders / Iowa

Foundations that fund youth development programs in Iowa

99 foundations have made 2,409 grants to youth development programs in Iowa, with a median grant of $7,500. At least 45 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

99

Funders

2,409

Grants

$7,500

Median grant

972

Organizations in category

  1. Midway USA Foundation Inc — 15 grants to 6 organizations, median $7,586, largest $230,561. That is 15% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. United Way of Central Iowa — 34 grants to 10 organizations, median $49,950, largest $90,000. That is 6% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines — 18 grants to 5 organizations, median $100,000, largest $110,000. That is 6% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc — 22 grants to 15 organizations, median $10,800, largest $125,000. That is 3% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $3,000, largest $1,000,000. That is 12% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  6. United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States — 11 grants to 3 organizations, median $25,000, largest $30,000. That is 8% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn — 163 grants to 30 organizations, median $2,000, largest $249,252. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Quad Cities Community Foundation — 15 grants to 9 organizations, median $15,000, largest $42,600. That is 3% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation — 17 grants to 7 organizations, median $32,500, largest $101,909. That is 3% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Pella Rolscreen Foundation — 12 grants to 8 organizations, median $1,400, largest $25,000. That is 3% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

The 10 funders most focused on youth development programs in Iowa, out of 99 on record.

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