Frank & INA Brinton Educational & Charitable

Washington County Riverboat Foundation Inc

Washington, IA

Washington County Riverboat funds community development, economic development, education and arts, and human and social needs, including projects by local organizations and municipalities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,300 to $661,794, with a median of about $40,600, and it serves Washington County, Iowa; it has an online application process for its competitive fund.

The Cambridge Foundation Inc

Fairfield, IA

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

West Des Moines, IA

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation supports statewide Iowa initiatives in agriculture, farm families and rural communities, youth and education, and health and wellness. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,189 to $163,000, with a median of $16,817. It accepts written grant requests from eligible nonprofits; applications are reviewed on set deadlines, and initiatives must have statewide impact (local projects should contact their county Farm Bureau).

Maurice & Velda Fitzgerald Charity

Boone, IA

EMC Insurance Foundation

Des Moines, IA

The EMC Insurance Foundation supports nonprofits serving children and youth, people with health needs, and arts, cultural, and community purposes, generally in Iowa. Its 2025 grants had a median of $5,000, with awards ranging from $5 to $166,500. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; the profile describes how to submit a request but does not explicitly state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Iowa Hospital Association

Des Moines, IA

The Iowa Hospital Association primarily supports Iowa hospitals and health systems, with grants for general support, health care scholarships and disaster relief, and hospital policy work. In 2024, its 8 grants ranged from $10,000 to $162,040, with a median of $20,300; most funding went to Iowa recipients, though some went out of state. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Vogel Foundation

Orange City, IA

The Vogel Foundation supports educational, religious, community, and human-service organizations, with a particular connection to programs serving children and families affected by homelessness and poverty. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $127,500, with a median of $6,250, and 84% of grant dollars went to Iowa recipients. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)

Manchester, NH

FIRST funds youth robotics and STEM programs, primarily through support for regional FIRST organizations and team grants for costs such as registration, equipment, travel, and events. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,050 to $1,404,497, with a median of $10,550; its programs and grantmaking reach the U.S. and internationally, though some opportunities are location-restricted. The profile describes specific sponsor-funded team grant opportunities and application processes but does not state whether FIRST accepts unsolicited requests generally.

National 4-H Council

Washington, DC

National 4-H Council funds education and positive youth development through 4-H, including STEM, career readiness, healthy living, and civic engagement programs, often supporting universities and state 4-H foundations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,971 to $647,151, with a median of $45,661, and went to recipients in multiple states; its programming reaches nationwide. The grant opportunities described are offered through requests for proposals, so unsolicited requests are not stated as accepted.

Raccoon Valley Bank

Perry, IA

Raccoon Valley Bank funds a range of charitable work, including community and business support, food assistance, children’s well-being, education, legal aid, and conservation, primarily in Iowa. Its 2025 grants ranged from $50 to $75,000, with a median of $1,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Allstate Foundation

Northbrook, IL

The Allstate Foundation funds youth empowerment, efforts to prevent and address relationship abuse, nonprofit leadership, and related economic opportunity and equity work. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $2 million, with a median of $1,000, and awards must support work in the United States. It accepts proposals from organizations beyond a preselected list; proposals are reviewed as received.