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)
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
Stark (C. Richard Stark, Jr. & Joan E.) Foundation
Giving primarily for education, social services, and to Roman Catholic churches and organizations.
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.
Stebens (Bertha) Charitable Foundation
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
Keep Iowa Beautiful
To empower Iowans to make Iowa the cleanest and most attractive state in the nation.
Grants include: Paint Iowa Beautiful, Derelict Buildings Grant, Build With Bags
Each year, three scholarships in the amount of $1000 are awarded to Iowa high school graduates who plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university. The scholarship deadline is February 12, 2021.
For details, see the Grants & Scholarships page of the website.
Reel Change: The Fund for Diversity in Film Scoring
New Music USA supports the sounds of tomorrow by nurturing the creation, performance, and appreciation of new music for adventurous listeners around the world.
New Music USA recently launched Reel Change: The Fund for Diversity in Film Scoring, powered by SESAC and composer Christophe Beck.
Responding to the fact that the vast majority of films are scored by white men, Reel Change is a five-year grants and mentorship program for composers of diverse backgrounds who have been marginalized in film composition.
This fund supports film projects currently in production, where additional funding and mentoring would help composers at a pivotal moment in their careers.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling timeline by an advisory board made up of leading composers of film music, including Christophe Beck, Jongnic “JB” Bontemps, Kris Bowers, Miriam Cutler, Chanda Dancy, Tony Morales, and Pinar Toprak. Members of this advisory board will offer additional support and mentorship for interested applicants.
Learn more about the Reel Change fund.
Learn more about New Music USA and other grant opportunities.
ACT Corporate Giving Program
As an extension of our mission, ACT offers financial and volunteer support to the community through initiatives that support our education and workplace efforts. ACT's Corporate Giving Program provides charitable donations to the communities where ACT team members live or work, and the donations...
Funded throughout year (September 1 - August 31). Goal is to respond within 60 days.
Springer (Grace & Janice) Nursing Scholarship Trust
Scholarship awards to nursing students from Sumner, Iowa, area.
Application address: John Bock, 915 West First Street, Sumner, IA 50674
Telephone: 563-578-8591
Submission deadline: April 15
Straub Family Foundation (aka Straub Foundation)
Scholarship awards to residents of Iowa.
Application address: Tim Lockner, 7306 Oliver Smith Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: (515) 276-9143
Submission deadline: None
Viking Foundation of Lincoln
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.
Pearson (Allison Everett) Foundation
Giving primarily to educational and religious organizations.
Clinton National Bank, 235 6th Ave. S., Clinton, IA 52732
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.
Nishnabotna Valley Foundation
The foundation awards college scholarships to residents of counties served by Nishnabotna Valley Rural Electric Cooperative.
Qualifications, application forms, and other information about the Basin Electric Scholarship and the Nishnabotna Valley Foundation Scholarship is on our College Scholarships page. Applications for each must be received by February 12, 2021.
Nelson (Jean & Murray) Foundation
Iowa West Foundation
The mission of the foundation is to improve lives and strengthen communities for present and future generations. The foundation strives to provide leadership, create partnerships, leverage resources and serve as a catalyst in identifying and supporting community needs. The foundation has a...
The Foundation has three grant cycles per year. See the Application Process page for grant cycles, deadlines, and other details.
