Funders / Iowa

Foundations that fund youth development programs in Iowa

106 foundations have made 2,185 grants to youth development programs in Iowa, with a median grant of $8,537. At least 45 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

106

Funders

2,185

Grants

$8,537

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. 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 unsolicited applications.

  4. 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.

  5. Moline Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $10,000, largest $15,000. That is 9% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. 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.

  7. RSM US Foundation — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $7,500, largest $750,000. That is 9% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. United Way Quad Cities — 8 grants to 2 organizations, median $82,026, largest $126,220. That is 7% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Whitetails Unlimited Inc — 4 grants to 2 organizations, median $8,674, largest $16,593. That is 8% of its Iowa giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. 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.

The 10 funders most focused on youth development programs in Iowa, out of 106 on record.

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