The University of Iowa

Private Foundation

Gannett Foundation

Most of Gannett's community grants target grassroots organizations in the areas of social/human services, health and mental health, benefiting the most disadvantaged people in our communities. Support is given primarily in areas of company operations.

Application Deadline 

Multiple grant programs are available. For details see https://www.gannettfoundation.org/index.htm

Completed applications are processed through the foundation's online grant management software system. Applications are accessed through the foundation website.

Phone: 703-854-6000

Friends of Fort Dodge Swimming

Publishes, prints promotional material for local nonprofit organizations, and purchases swimming equipment encouraging interest in swimming.

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Chesterman Family Foundation

The income earned on the Foundation's assets will be used as contributions to further serve educational, charitable, cultural and religious purposes; specifically given to qualifying public charities under section 501(c)(3).

Application Deadline 

Cass (Myrtle) Trust

The trust's sole program is the distribution of net income: 30% to the trustees of Grinnell College for scholarships, 20% to the trustees of Grinnell Regional Medical Center, 50% to the world wide Church of God (now known as Grace Communion International).

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Carver (Roy J.) Charitable Trust

Grantmaking activities of the Carver Trust focus on the broad program areas of youth, education and medical and scientific research. The organization seeks to promote the welfare of Iowa's youth, especially those confronting obstacles in seeking an education, and to advance knowledge and improve...

Application Deadline 

Applications should be addressed to: Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust, 202 Iowa Avenue, Muscatine, IA 52761-3733

Telephone: 563-236-4010

Submit a written or electric letter of inquiry before submission of a formal request. Include the following information:

  1. A brief background of your organization
  2. Description of the project, what it is designed to achieve, and how it will be accomplished.
  3. A proposed budget for the total cost of the project and the amount you intend to request from the trust
  4. A statement describing why participation of the Carver Trust is vital to the success of the project
  5. Indicate history with the trust.

Submission deadline: None

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