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Okoboji Foundation
The Okoboji Foundation is the center point for community giving, providing leadership and building beneficial partnerships to make a lasting positive impact in the Iowa Great Lakes area.
Grant applications available January 1 - March 1.
2020 Okoboji Foundation Grant Divisions:
- Community Needs Grants: requests of $500 to $24,000
- Leadership Grants: requests of $25,000 or more
Applications should be addresssed to:
Rob Waterhouse
Okoboji Foundation
PO Box 593
Okoboji, IA 51355
Hinson (Charlotte & William) Charitable Foundation Trust
A Contribution Request Application Form may be requested from any of the following:
Richard C. Hinson or Jane F. Hinson
4924 Cedar Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Scott R. Driver
1514 West Roma Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Dr. Craig W. Driver
1965 Crabapple Lane
Waterloo, IA 50701
Submission deadline: None
Koch Foundation
Applications should be addressed to: Koch Foundation, 2909 Woodland Ave. 715, Des Moines, IA 50312; Phone: 515-255-2453
Applications should include all necessary information concerning the reason for requesting the grant, loan, etc, including where to be contacted.
Submission deadline: None
Dahm (J. B.) Foundation
Smith (Neal & Bea) Family Foundation
Mahoney-Hill Charitable Fund Trust
Mansfield (Wesley & Irene) Charitable Foundation
Giving primarily for higher education, including educational foundations.
General guidelines:
A) Grants are only made to nonprofit organizations or governmental entities.
B) The focus of the Mansfield Foundation is to support the communities of Belle Plaine and Tama, Iowa and Albion, Nebraska.
C) Applications need to be received by May 15 to be considered for acceptance.
D) If awarded, grants are generally disbursed in July of each year.
Information about the applicant entity:
- Name, address, city, state zip; contact name; phone; email
- Is the applicant a governmental entity? Yes / no
- Is the applicant a nonprofit organization? Yes / no.
- If you are a nonprofit, attach a copy of your IRS determination letter or a copy of your most recent form 990. If you are a nonprofit, attach a list of your governing board.
Application address: Mark Harrington, 124 W 3rd St, Tama, IA 52339
Phone: (641) 484-3000
Submission deadline: May 15th (annually)
Tye (Martha-Ellen) Foundation
The mission of the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation is to perpetuate the generosity and giving philosophy of Martha-Ellen Tye by providing support for and working with programs, projects, and organizations that are striving to make a better life for the people of Marshalltown, Iowa, and San Antonio,...
Email for information or apply online at Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation Grants.
Deb Borton, Program Manager: info@marthaellentyefoundation.org
Deadlines for receiving proposals are March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1.