The University of Iowa

Community improvement

Allstate Foundation

Three grant making priorities: safe and vital communities (teen safe driving, catastrophe response, neighborhood revitalization; economic empowerment (domestic violence, financial and economic literacy); tolerance, inclusion and diversity (teaching tolerance to youth, alleviating discrimination...

Application Deadline 

Applications should be addressed to: Ellen LIsak, 3100 Sanders Rd.
Suite #201
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-402-3497

Applications should include letter of proposal.

Proposals are reviewed as received.

Hilker-Pedretti Charitable Foundation

Medical research at the Mayo Clinic and college scholarships for graduating high school seniors.

Application Deadline 

Applications should be addressed to: Geri Huser, 115 Center Ave N, Mitchellville, IA 50169; Phone: 515-976-3776

Charity must state what the grant will be used for

Submission deadline: November of each year

Moore (S. L.) Charity Foundation

Giving for needy families in Boone County, Iowa. Giving also to Boone, YMCA scholarship fund for specific qualifying needy boys.

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Knouse (Mary Iva Gittens) Trust

To provide funds for tax exempt educational, scientific or charitable purposes within the general area of Davenport and eastern Iowa

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Greater Jefferson County Foundation, The

The Greater Jefferson County Foundation receives, accepts and distributes funds for educational, cultural, civic and charitable purposes for the benefit of the greater community of Jefferson County, Iowa.

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Moline Foundation, The

Founded in 1953, the Moline Foundation is a community-based, non-profit organization which provides grants to health, human services, education, community development, the arts, and other charitable organizations which benefit the citizens of Moline and the Quad Cities region.

Application Deadline 

For information on how to apply for grants, visit the application deadline page of the website.

Submission deadline: Friday, April 23 2021 

Shelter Insurance Foundation

The foundation supports science museums and organizations involved with performing arts, health, recreation, and human services and awards college scholarships to high school seniors.

Application Deadline 

Application address: Teresa Magruder, Shelter Insurance Companies, 1817 W Broadway, Columbia, MO 65218

Phone: (573) 214-4508

Submission deadline: None