Dupaco RW Hoefer Foundation

Alliant Energy Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

James B & Melita a McDonough

Dubuque, IA

The foundation supports charitable, educational, and health-related work, including human services, basic needs, and opportunities for children and families in seven Iowa counties: Dubuque, Delaware, Clayton, Jones, Jackson, Fayette, and Buchanan. Grants typically are small—the 2025 median was $2,500, and more than 63% of 2024 grants were $5,000 or less, though awards ranged from $1,000 to $50,000. Eligible nonprofits may apply through its online application from April 1 to May 31.

Dubuque Racing Association Ltd

Dubuque, IA

Dubuque Racing Association funds projects supporting population growth, retention, tourism, community betterment, and organizational capacity in the tri-state area, with most recent grant dollars going to Iowa. Its 2025 grants had a median of $19,000; Core requests are up to $50,000, while Mission requests are $50,000 or more. It describes an application process, but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque funds projects addressing community needs, including health, education, support for vulnerable people, nonprofit capacity-building, and collaboration, primarily in Northeast Iowa and through local affiliate foundations. Its 2024 grants had a median of $13,500, though awards varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

Cedar Rapids, IA

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation funds nonprofit programs, operating support, endowments, and urgent needs across fields including education, health and human services, arts and culture, and the environment, serving Linn County. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,100 to $371,323, with a median of $17,656. It accepts applications through competitive grant programs and some donor-advised funds.

Max and Helen Guernsey

Cedar Falls, IA

The foundation supports community vitality through grants for social issues, education, family life, health, recreation, and fitness, primarily in eight Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Fayette, Grundy, and Tama. Typical awards are $1,000–$35,000, with a 2025 median of $16,000. It accepts applications through an online grants system; first-time applicants are encouraged to contact the foundation for guidance.

Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn

Dubuque, IA

The foundation supports higher education, education, youth—especially at-risk youth—health, housing, recreation, and healthy communities, primarily in Iowa and also in Georgia, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Its 2026 grants ranged from $150 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. It says it gives to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests, though its website describes a request form for 501(c)(3) organizations.

LSB Foundation

Reinbeck, IA

LSB Foundation supports disaster relief and community enhancement, with grants spanning community, education, housing, food, and other projects for eligible nonprofits in Lincoln Savings Bank’s Iowa service communities and geographic markets. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a $1,000 median; the program lists awards up to $30,000. It accepts applications year-round from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, with applications reviewed quarterly.

Trustage Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

TruStage Foundation funds economic mobility through education—especially K–12 literacy, mentoring, and tutoring—and housing, including affordable housing, homelessness support, and rental assistance, with an emphasis on equity and systemic change. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $650,000, with a median of $22,500; it prioritizes Madison/Dane County, Wisconsin, and the Cedar Valley area of Iowa, while employee giving supports organizations nationwide. Its 2024 filing says it funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Greenstate Foundation

North Liberty, IA

GreenState Foundation funds financial education, affordable housing, and children’s health in Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois, with most 2024 grants going to Iowa organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts applications through quarterly deadlines; the profile directs applicants to contact Tara Wachendorf.

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

Des Moines, IA

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines funds nonprofits through competitive grants for community impact, organizational capacity, and collaboration, with 2026 priorities including housing, transportation, health, economic opportunity, and inclusion. Giving varies widely: 2024 grants had a median of $12,889, while Capacity Building grants are capped at $7,500. Its programs serve Greater Des Moines and, through an affiliated foundation, Adair County; unsolicited requests are not addressed in the profile.

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.