Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation

First Interstate BancSystem Foundation

Billings, MT

The First Interstate BancSystem Foundation funds poverty reduction, youth development, financial education, and community development, as well as civic, arts, education, health, human services, and sustainability efforts in communities served by First Interstate Bank across 10 states. Its 2025 grants had a median award of $2,500, though amounts varied widely; the stated minimum grant is $2,500. Organizations can submit grant requests online, which are traditionally reviewed monthly, but grants must be recommended by a local First Interstate branch.

RSM US Foundation

Davenport, IA

The RSM US Foundation funds youth education and programs addressing hunger, housing, and health challenges, along with related scholarships, disaster relief, and employee-volunteer grants. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,255 to $257,835, with a median of $21,534, and were distributed across the United States, with some Power of Love support reaching other countries. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation

Johnston, IA

The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation funds Iowa projects that improve oral, vision, and mental health, strengthen connections between oral and overall health, and advance access, prevention, education, advocacy, policy, and research. Grants range from small awards of $10,000 or less to larger system-building grants starting at $25,000; its 2024 median grant was $25,000. It accepts requests through its online grants system, including an electronic Letter of Interest for some applicants beginning in 2026.

Feeding America

Chicago, IL

Feeding America funds food banks and community partners working to fight hunger, distribute nutritious food, and improve food access across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Its 2025 grants ranged from $700 to about $134.3 million, with a median of about $12.5 million. It invites prospective foundation partners to submit a proposal; no application materials or deadline are provided.

Inspire Brands Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

The foundation supports childhood hunger, youth leadership, education, and career readiness through national and local partnerships across the U.S. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,032 to nearly $2 million, with a median of $11,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; grantees are nominated by members of the Inspire Brands community, while SPARK Cohort participants may apply for a growth-focused grant.

The Second Step Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

The Second Step Foundation funds food shelves and similar charities working to reduce hunger in the 30 communities served by Interstate Companies’ branches. Its 2025 grants ranged from $400 to $40,000, with a median award of $20,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; recipients are preselected through its board’s process.

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.

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 funds arts and culture, education, economic development, human services, and youth sports and recreation through grants for projects in central Iowa and across Iowa. Its 2024 grant median was $15,000; program awards range from $100 to $1 million, depending on the grant program.

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.

New Charitable Foundation

Fort Dodge, IA

Quad Cities Community Foundation

Bettendorf, IA

The Quad Cities Community Foundation supports nonprofits and charitable programs in areas including environment, arts and culture, community development, education, health, and youth development, with particular focus on the Quad Cities region. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $15,000, though amounts ranged from $5,100 to $601,869. The profile describes application-based grant programs but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.