Food banks
Big Grove for Good
Giving back to our local community is central to our mission at Big Grove Brewery. We strive to be intentional with our “good giving” and have committed the majority of our charitable efforts to focus on three core categories -- Trees, Trails, & Water: The work to enhance our recreational...
See the Big Grove for Good website for application information specific to each of the three counties in which grants are considered.
Dahm (J. B.) Foundation
Smith (Neal & Bea) Family Foundation
Giacoletto Foundation (John P & Lawrence J)
The Foundation carries on the Giacoletto brothers’ devotion to education, as well as their interest in the technical and cultural aspects of life.
The foundation believes that a better-educated public will honor the lives and memories of both John and Lawrence Giacoletto.
Application address: Barbara Allen, 1195 East Post Rd Suite 2, Marion, IA 52302
Phone: (319) 365-1910
Email: Info@glacoletto.org
Submission deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31
Omaha Community Foundation
The purpose of the Omaha Community Foundation is to coordinate informed, effective and innovative giving that inspires positive change within our communities.
The Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa are affiliates of the Omaha Community Foundation. The purpose is to benefit these...
Refer to the County Listing page. Links for the nine Iowa counties served provide grant guidelines, information about previous recipients, and application procedures.
Deadline is 11:59 p.m. February 1.
Community Foundation of Johnson County
Central to the work of the Community Foundation is our ability to connect those care to those who need through our granting programs. Our annual granting program supports local nonprofits organizations working to address local needs and making our county a better place to live for all residents...
See Grant Opportunities and Focus Areas for deadlines and application details.
Pella Community Foundation
Our basic purpose is to preserve the heritage and enhance the quality of life for the people of Pella by helping to transfer funds from the hands of people who wish to help others to nonprofit organizations that can do it most efficiently.
Funds are distributed through Board Directed Grants, Impact Grants, and the Garden Chapel Fund. The deadline for each is November 15 of each year. For details, see the Grants page on the organization's website.
Hanson (John K. & Luise V.) Foundation
The Foundation has a special interest in projects that strengthen families through arts and culture, family recreation, and youth development/education. The Foundation also has philanthropic ties to the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
See application process and funding guidelines.
Deadlines are quarterly: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1.
Wapello County Foundation
Giving for education and community service organizations.
August 31