Chester P Luick Memorial Trust

Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn

Des Moines, IA

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines supports projects that improve quality of life in Greater Des Moines, including housing and transportation access, health, economic opportunity, inclusive communities, and nonprofit capacity-building. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of about $12,900, though awards ranged from roughly $5,000 to $7.34 million.

First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation

Mason City, IA

The foundation funds eligible nonprofits and civic, religious, or government organizations working in areas including agriculture, arts and culture, health, human services, and education. Recent grants ranged from $1,000 to $60,000, with a median of $2,500; its program serves counties covered by First Citizens Bank in Iowa and Minnesota, though 2025 grants all went to Iowa. It accepts applications, with reviews on June 1 and November 15.

Agva Foundation

Mason City, IA

AGVA Foundation funds IRS tax-exempt nonprofits for agriculture, rural youth, farmer education and training, and rural-community events, with grants mainly in Iowa and occasionally elsewhere in the region. Recent grants ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts applications at any time.

Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation

Johnston, IA

The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation funds Iowa projects in oral health, vision, mental health, and related health access, prevention, education, workforce, and system-change efforts. Its 2024 grants ranged from about $5,000 to $413,000, with a median award of $25,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Alliant Energy Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust

Mason City, IA

The Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust funds special projects benefiting children, including education, recreation, youth programs, and health care services, with reported grants going to Iowa recipients. Its 2025 grants ranged from $350 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500. It accepts applications through its grant application form; the annual deadline is August 31.

New Charitable Foundation

Fort Dodge, IA

Richard O Jacobson Foundation

Des Moines, IA

The Richard O Jacobson Foundation’s specific funding focus is not stated; its reported grants supported Iowa community organizations. In 2025, it made one grant of $200,000, with all reported grant dollars going to Iowa. It accepts applications in any form and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.

Pella Rolscreen Foundation

Pella, IA

The Pella Rolscreen Foundation supports charitable organizations working in education and community betterment, including civic, cultural, social, and physical-environment programs in communities where Pella Corporation employees live. Large grants generally range from $10,000 to $50,000 and typically cover no more than 25% of project costs; its 2024 grants had a median of $1,029. It accepts unsolicited requests from eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities in communities where Pella has manufacturing plants.

Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc

Altoona, IA

Prairie Meadows supports Iowa nonprofits in arts and culture, education, economic development, human services, and youth sports and recreation; Legacy grants focus on large-scale projects in central Iowa. Its programs offer $100–$1 million for Legacy, $100–$99,999 for Community Betterment, and $1,000–$50,000 for Youth Sports and Recreation. It accepts applications through its online system; the 2026 deadline was February 27, 2026, and has passed.

Iowa Health Care Association Foundation

West Des Moines, IA

The Iowa Health Care Association Foundation funds scholarships and career-education resources for employees of member long-term-care organizations and Iowa high school students pursuing long-term-care careers. Its typical giving level varies: it awarded 287 grants totaling about $4.1 million in 2024, and the listed high school scholarship is $2,000. Its programs focus on Iowa; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Quad Cities Community Foundation

Bettendorf, IA

Quad Cities Community Foundation funds nonprofit operations and programs across areas including education, health, arts and culture, community development, youth, and the environment, primarily in Rock Island County, Illinois, and Scott County, Iowa, with some service to surrounding counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $15,000; its Operations and Programs Grants program lists requests of $5,000–$20,000.