Education
Dahm (J. B.) Foundation
Smith (Neal & Bea) Family Foundation
Mahoney-Hill Charitable Fund Trust
Alliant Energy Foundation
The Alliant Energy Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropic organization. The Foundation is funded solely by shareowner dollars from Alliant Energy Corporation and dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities where Alliant Energy has a presence in Iowa and...
Through our Giving for Good Sponsorships and Impact Grants we support nonprofits and community partners in four major categories: Hunger and Housing, Workforce Readiness, Environmental Stewardship, and Diversity, Safety and Wellbeing.
Giving for Good sponsorships are available throughout the year. See the Alliant Energy web page for details on focus areas, guidelines, how to apply and other information.
Vestergaard (Adolph and Esther) Memorial Scholarship Fund
Offers scholarships to needy and worthy students in Clay and Dickinson counties. Available to any resident; not limited to high school students.
Applications should be forwarded to:
Selection Committee
Vestergaard Memorial Scholarship
PO Box 908
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-1500
Application deadline is May 15 of each year.
Applicants must include name of institution they will attend, activities, and other scholarships.
Verfaillie (Martha Seeser) Trust
Scholarship awards paid to college or university where graduating students will attend.
Send letter to trustee as indicated below. Applications due May 13 of each year.
Application address:
Barbara Griswold-Rhoades
23109 Cattail Rd.,
Fulton, IL 61252
Telephone: 563-243-1243
Theisen's More For Your Community Grants
The Theisen’s More for Your Community corporate grant program annually makes grants to all Theisen’s store communities. The program grants to agencies that most effectively, directly serve the basic needs of families and children, which includes food, shelter, education, safety and health.
Theisen's More for Your Community Grant program is part of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. Create an account in the online grant management system on the Theisen's page. All open Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque grants are listed in this system.
Applicants must be within 60 miles of a Theisen's store. View a list of stores. Create an account to apply for this grant. Please email Angie Wille, Grants Coordinator or telephone 563.588.2700 to discuss how your project fits the basic needs of the community.
Deadline: August 31
Stubbs (R. L. & Ethel) Scholarship Trust
Scholarship awards to graduating seniors at Galva-Holstein Community School District, IA.
Applications are provided by Galva-Holstein Community School. Recipients must live within the Galva-Holstein Community School District.
Application materials should go to:
Gary Jensen
519 East Maple
Holstein, IA51025
(712) 368-4353
Deadline is April 1 of applicant's senior year in high school.
Swiler (Wesley H. & Barbara Duer) Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund
Scholarship awards to graduating seniors of Burlington High School and Notre Dame High School, Iowa.
Paper application and high school transcripts required.
Send applications to:
Trust Department
222 N. Main
PO Box 728
Burlington, IA 50261
(310)753-9136
Deadline: March 15