Stark (C. Richard Stark, Jr. & Joan E.) Foundation
Giving primarily for education, social services, and to Roman Catholic churches and organizations.
Giving primarily for education, social services, and to Roman Catholic churches and organizations.
The foundation supports organizations involved with K-12 and higher education and awards fellowships to doctoral students and college scholarships to African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and high school students.
Application address: Ed Woods, State Farm Companies Foundation (One State Farm Plaza), Bloomington, IL 61710
Phone: (309) 994-0280
Submission deadlines: Foundation Scholarship Program (March 31 annually), Good Neighbor Scholarship Program (Program closes when 700 applications are received), Matching Gift Program (March 31 annually), Good Neighbor Grant Program (March 31 annually)
The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, human services, and community development.
Application address: William Berkley, 819 East 19th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: (816) 471-3800
Applications should be sent in the form of a letter or request
Application deadline: February 15
The foundation supports hospitals and organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, youth development, and human services.
Application address: c/o MidwestOne, PO Box 938, Dubuque, IA 52004
The foundation supports community foundations and organizations involved with arts and culture, education, animal welfare, recreation, and community development.
Application address:
Ralph M. Oakley
130 South 5 St.
Quincy, IL 62301
Telephone: 217-223-5100
Submission deadline: None
No formal application.
Our mission is to support efforts by the people, organizations, and communities of our eight-state region to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable prosperity. The eight-state region of the Northwest Area Foundation includes: Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho,...
We fund organizations that break down systemic barriers so that our priority communities can achieve economic prosperity and thrive on their own terms. Our grantees and mission investments advance impact within one or more of four funding portfolios: Access capitol, work opportunity, enterprise development, and financial inclusion.
For more information on the application process, see the FAQ page and the For Grantseekers page.
If questions, contact Cody Stalker, program coordinator at 651-225-3888.
Giving for the benefit of people in Mason City and Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, through 501(c)(3) organizations or governmental organizations.
Application address:
Greg Nicholas
2601 4th St SW
Mason City, IA 5041
Telephone: 515-422-6717
Submission deadline: May 31
To empower Iowans to make Iowa the cleanest and most attractive state in the nation.
Grant opportunities to enhance communities including Paint Iowa Beautiful, Derelict Buildings Grant, Build With Bags
Scholarships for Iowa high school students. Each year, three scholarships of $1000 are awarded to Iowa high school graduates who plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university. The scholarship deadline is January 31, 2024.
For details, see the Grants & Scholarships page of the website.
Scholarship awards to residents of Iowa.
Application address: Tim Lockner, 7306 Oliver Smith Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: (515) 276-9143
Submission deadline: None
For grant details and information on how to apply, see the Contact Us section of the website.
The application deadline is October 1 annually. Awards are announced in December.