Iowa Foundation for Education, Environment & the Arts
Cedar Falls Community Foundation
The Cedar Falls Community Foundation inspires and connects individuals, families, and organizations to enhance our community, support nonprofits, elevate educational opportunities, and build legacies through philanthropy.
For information on scholarship eligibility, applications, and other details, see the scholarships section of the website. Applications are accepted in April-May each year.
Three competitive grants are also offered each year. The application period is April 15-June 30. For details, see the Competitive Grant Funds web page.
Tye (Martha-Ellen) Foundation
The mission of the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation is to perpetuate the generosity and giving philosophy of Martha-Ellen Tye by providing support for and working with programs, projects, and organizations that are striving to make a better life for the people of Marshalltown, Iowa, and San Antonio,...
Email for information or apply online at Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation Grants.
Deb Borton, Program Manager: info@marthaellentyefoundation.org
Deadlines for receiving proposals are March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1.
Morris (James B.) Scholarship Fund
The James B. Morris Scholarship Fund (MSF) is a scholarship for minority students who want to pursue college and graduate level educations. Since the program was established, over 1000 minority students have received scho1arshp assistance after high school to help them obtain higher learning....
Application address: James B. Morris Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 12145, Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone: (515) 864-0922
Submission deadline: Friday, April 16, 2021 at 4pm CST
For application instructions and to download an application form, visit our application page.
Moore Family Foundation, Inc.
The board has designated Central College, a 501(c)3 organization in Pella, Iowa, as its only donee. Central College makes application to the foundation for specific programs. Currently the focus is on faculty grants to improve a professor's specific programs.
Scanlon (George H.) Foundation
Lisle Foundation
The foundation supports organizations involved with arts education, performing arts, higher education, cancer, and community development.
Applications should be addressed to: Mary Landhuis, 807 E Main St., PO Box 89, Clarinda, IA 51632
Applications should include a written request
Submission deadline: None
Kehl Family Foundation
Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer
The Herbert Hoover Foundation Inc.
We believe a strong sense of community, inspired students, human health, thriving economies, and a balanced environment are inextricably linked, and our passionate team seeks solutions to sustain the planet and support happy and healthy populations.
Application guidelines: The Herbert W. Hoover Foundation funds solution-oriented projects related to four main focus areas – community, education, science, and environment. A project may be specific to one or more focus areas, and the number of focus areas included in a project does not impact the strength of the application. When applying, you will be required to specify which focus area your project falls under. If your project falls under more than one focus area, choose the area that you believe encompasses your project the most.
For information, visit our How to Apply page.
Jared & Carol Hills Foundation
Application address: Carol T. Hills, 2008 Balsam Dr SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: (319) 366-7641
Submission deadline: None
Send written correspondence stating nature of request.
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
South Central Iowa Community Foundation
Our mission is to contribute to a better life for people of South Central Iowa by helping donors to carry out their charitable intent and by providing responsible stewardship of gifts for community purposes.
For information on scholarships see Scholarship Opportunities.
For information on grants, see Grant Opportunities.
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Iowa Arts Council
Iowa Arts & Culture Resilience Grants provide flexible support to Iowa’s arts, humanities and cultural nonprofit organizations to undertake activities that expand organizational capacity, increase financial stability, promote equity and inclusion, and enhance programmatic offerings.
Lee Endowment Foundation
Support for community development, higher education, health and social services, and for scholarships to individuals for postsecondary education.
Application address: Janet Johnson Publisher Globe Gazette, P.O. Box 271, Mason City, IA 50402
Phone: (641) 421-0507
Submission deadline: None
Smith (Arthur W. & Audrey F.) Foundation
Send letter of request.
Application address: Arthur W. Smith Audrey F. Smith Found, 100 East State St, Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: (641) 423-2457
Submission deadline: None
State Farm Companies Foundation
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)
Stark (C. Richard Stark, Jr. & Joan E.) Foundation
Giving primarily for education, social services, and to Roman Catholic churches and organizations.
Tension Envelope Foundation
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
Spahn & Rose Lumber Company Charitable Foundation
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
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.
Oakley-Lindsay Foundation of Quincy Newspapers & Quincy Broadcasting Company, Inc.
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.
Northwest Area Foundation
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.
Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation
The corporation is organized to support and improve the oral health of Iowans. The foundation will provide funds to other 501(c)(3) organizations, governments, or academic institutions that are undertaking projects that support or improve the oral health of Iowans. The foundation will provide...
Funding opportunities include:
- Rethink Your Drink grants
- Ignite and Innovation Grant Projects for spring and fall
- Wellness Community Fund
- Oral Health Fund
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Nonprofit Support
Further information on each of the above and detailed Guidelines are here.
Ochylski Family Foundation
Application address:
Ochylski Family Foundation,
300 Walnut St., Ste 295A
Des Moines, IA 50309
Submission deadlines: October 1
Applications should be submitted in letter form with attachments outlining: (1) The nature of the organization, (2) The nature of the organizations work, (3) Any specific projects where contributions may be used.
