G N Spencer Foundation # 1

Helen J and Thomas Nelson Urban Sr

Des Moines, IA

The foundation funds community resources, affordable housing, education, religious organizations, health, arts, food access, and outdoor education, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Iowa and some to other states. Its 43 grants ranged from $100 to $18,743, with a median of $500. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc

Ottumwa, IA

The foundation funds community projects in Ottumwa and Wapello County, including work in health, education, housing, economic prosperity, and quality of life. Its annual grantmaking averages about $3 million; Bright Ideas grants are typically $2,500–$30,000, while awards overall vary widely. Bright Ideas accepts applications from eligible nonprofits; strategic grants are by invitation only.

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.

The Seidler Foundation

Des Moines, IA

The Seidler Foundation funds need-based postsecondary scholarships for students in specified Iowa school districts, along with selected arts and culture projects and efforts to reduce childhood hunger and improve food access. In 2024, grants ranged from $500 to $300,000, with a median of $10,000; giving is concentrated in Iowa, Wyoming, Missouri, and Kansas. It accepts written requests, and its filing says grants are not restricted to preselected organizations.

Andersen Corporate Foundation

Bayport, MN

Andersen Corporate Foundation funds housing, education, healthcare, hunger relief, and other basic needs in communities where Andersen employees live and work, especially in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Grants are typically around $10,000, though awards vary; a current program listing gives a range of $5,000–$50,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; giving is by invitation only.

Orchard Place

Des Moines, IA

Our mission at orchard place is "developing strong futures" for the children and youth of iowa. We do this by providing a continuum of services to our clients who deal with mental and behavioral health challenges.

Gannett Foundation Inc

New York, NY

Gannett Foundation supported organizations working in areas such as education, youth and community services, children’s relief, environmental conservation, and disability services, with recipients across several states and Washington, DC; no geographic focus or typical grant size is stated. It reported 32 grants totaling $65,000 in 2025, but its final filing says it had terminated operations and would have no further activity, with no grants reported in 2026. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Chrysalis Foundation

West Des Moines, IA

Chrysalis Foundation funds nonprofits serving girls and women, with a focus on safety, security, education, and economic empowerment in Polk, Warren, and Dallas counties, Iowa. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $24,900, with a median of $3,850. Community Partner Grants are competitive, and Rapid Response requests are accepted on a rolling basis; Community Partner applicants must have an Organization Profile on file to be considered for an invitation.

The Nelson Foundation

Des Moines, IA

Wittern Family Charitable Foundation

Clive, IA

Chubb Charitable Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The Chubb Charitable Foundation supports youth development through education, mentorship, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and community programs, as well as organizations working in areas such as humanitarian aid, health, and disability services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50 to $1 million, with a median of $200; funding was concentrated in New York, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The foundation directs applicants to its proposal guidelines and states that it does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Shell USA Company Foundation

Houston, TX

In 2024, the foundation supported health and medical research, human services, education, and community organizations, with the largest share of grants going to Texas, followed by Louisiana. Grants ranged from $15 to $290,782, with a median of $1,000; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.