The University of Iowa

Community improvement

Harker Foundation

Preservation of historic landmarks.

Application Deadline 

Applications should be addressed to: Citizens 1st National Bank, PO Bank 1227, Storm Lake, IA 50588; Phone: 712-732-5440

No specific form. Information should identify historic landmark and describe proposed use of funds.

Submission deadline: none

Guaranty Bank and Trust Company Charitable Trust

The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, higher education, health, medical research, recreation, human services, and community development.

Application Deadline 

Applications should be addressed to: Robert Becker, PO Box 1807, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406; Phone: 319-286-6200

Letter of request is sufficient 

Submission deadline: None

Grubb (Stephen R.) Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Giving primarily for charities; some grants to individuals to aid in gainful employment.

Application Deadline 

Applications should be addressed to: Stephen R Grubb, 475 S 51st Street Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50265; Phone: 50265

Applications should include: Letter request and background information

Submission deadline: None

Ghrist (John H. & Ann) Family Foundation

Application Deadline 

Applications should be addressed to: John H Ann Ghrist Family Foundation, 5801 Woodland Road, Des Moines, IA 50312; Phone: 515-279-5262

Applications should contain all necessary information concerning the purpose of the grant, loan, etc, including where the applicant can be contacted

Submission deadline: N/A

Gethmann Foundation

Application Deadline 

Applications should be addressed to: Jill D. Craft, 610 N 5th Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158; Phone: 641-473-2323

Applications should include: Letter detailing the request, purpose, duration, institution, etc.

Submission deadline: None

First Citizens National Bank Charitable Foundation, Inc.

The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, human services, and low-to-moderate income individuals. Support is given primarily in areas of company operations.

Application Deadline 

See website to download application. Return completed application to: Patricia A. Tomson, First Citizens Charitable Foundation, Mason City, IA 50402. Telephone: 641-422-1600.

Deadlines are June 1 and November 15.