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.
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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Guernsey (Max & Helen) Charitable Foundation
The foundation's mission is to work in partnership with others to improve the vitality of the community, addressing issues important now and in the future. The foundation focuses its support on a broad spectrum of needs including education that builds character, programs that enhance family life...
Applications should be addressed to: Max & Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation, PO Box 1172, Waterloo, IA 50704; Phone: 319-226-3434
Applications should be submitted in writing identifying the purpose and amount requested; accompanied by financial states and proof of 501(c)(3)
Submission deadline: None
Security National Bank Charitable Foundation, Inc.
The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, youth development, and community development.
Siouxland Community Foundation
The Siouxland Community Foundation strives to enhance the quality of life in the greater Siouxland tri-state area by seeking charitable gifts to build permanent endowments as charitable capital for the community, providing a flexible vehicle to receive and distribute gifts of any size, making...
Each year, scholarships are given to students from funds established by generous donors who want to make an investment in the future of Siouxland’s youth.
You can find more information regarding scholarships and how to apply on the Scholarships and Grants page of the website.
Sirk Family Foundation
Application address: Randall Sirk, 9709 Military RD, Dubuque, IA 52003
Phone: 563-556-0760
Applications should be submitted in a letter form
Submission deadline: None
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
Stewart (Nellie C.) Charitable Foundation
Support only for Delta Kappa Gamma, Johnston, and Iowa Lutheran Health Services, and Wesley Acres Good Samaritan Fund, Des Moines, Iowa.
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
Hinson (Charlotte & William) Charitable Foundation Trust
A Contribution Request Application Form may be requested from any of the following:
Richard C. Hinson or Jane F. Hinson
4425 Mills Civic Parkway, #1302
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Scott R. Driver
1514 West Roma Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Dr. Craig W. Driver
717 Sunrise Blvd.
Waterloo, IA 50701
Submission deadline: None
Smith (Mary E.) Charitable Children's Trust
Siefer Charitable Trust
Application address: First American Bank, 1207 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501; Phone: (515) 573-2154
Submission deadline: December 1st (annually)
Sherman (Mabel E.) Educational Fund
To provide for student loans, scholarships and grants for individuals, attending Morningside College, Buena Vista University and Cornell College.
Murray (Harry & Virginia) Foundation
Application address: US Bank NA, 201 Jefferson St, Burlington, IA 52601
Phone: (319) 753-8761
Applications should include written request.
Submission deadline: None
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
Leary (Patrice & Rita) Foundation
Retirement Research Foundation (Foundation on Aging)
During the last 43 years, RRF has awarded nearly 5,000 grants worth almost $255 million—all dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people. RRF focuses its grantmaking on four priority areas:
Caregiving Economic Security in Later Life Housing Social and Intergenerational...RRF offers an opportunity for applicants to submit a brief (1-3 pages) Letter of Inquiry (LOI) as part of its grantmaking process. While optional, submission of an LOI is strongly encouraged. Information about the LOI process can be found on RRF’s website. Submit LOIs online by March 15, 2021 for the May 1 deadline. For more information and to start the grant process, see Apply for a Grant.
Information can also be found on the What We Fund page.
To learn more, please visit our website or email info@rrf.org.
Iowa Women's Foundation
The Iowa Women's Foundation is committed to improving the lives of girls and women. We use research to uncover the biggest barriers to women's success as well as their greatest needs, and we invest our passion and resources accordingly.
Six areas have been identified as the most critical barriers for Iowa women and girls. Grant applications must address one primary barrier. Applications may be submitted beginning February 1 and are due the last working day of April. See the Core Grants page for details.
Micro grants are also available. These are small, one-time-only cash awards given to nonprofits and other community organizations, including organizations that may not be eligible for traditional grant funding, for immediate emergency needs. Micro grants will be awarded at a minimum of $300 and a maximum of $1,000. Applications may be submitted at any time during the calendar year, and applicants may submit multiple applications, however, organizations may not receive more than one micro grant per calendar year. The grants are awarded to organizations that address at least one of the six major barriers that IWF research has identified as most critical to the success of Iowa’s women and girls: childcare, education and training, employment, housing, mentors, transportation. If your organization is addressing any of these barriers, we encourage you to apply for an IWF micro grant.
Wellmark Foundation
The Wellmark Foundation’s goal is to be a catalyst in bringing groups together to positively impact health within a community. MATCH grant funding focuses on sustainable initiatives — projects that continue after our grant funding ends — targeting access to and consumption of nutritious foods...
Application address: The Wellmark Foundation, 1331 Grand Avenue Station 5W 443, Des Moines, IA 50309; Phone: 515-376-5009
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
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
Smith (Neal & Bea) Family Foundation
Stark (C. Richard Stark, Jr. & Joan E.) Foundation
Giving primarily for education, social services, and to Roman Catholic churches and organizations.
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
