Vera French Foundation

Scott County Housing Council

Davenport, IA

Raise and distribute funds and other resources to support housing in the scott and rock island county area.

Howard E & Carole E Harkins

Davenport, IA

Quad Cities Community Foundation

Bettendorf, IA

The Quad Cities Community Foundation supports charitable programs in health and human services, education, arts and culture, the environment, youth services, and community development. It primarily serves Rock Island County, Illinois, and Scott County, Iowa, with affiliate funds reaching nearby counties; its 2024 grants had a median of $15,000, while its Operations and Programs Grants accept requests of $5,000–$20,000.

Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines

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.

Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino

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

This Iowa-based foundation supports the long-term care workforce by providing scholarships and grants to employees of member facilities pursuing healthcare education, as well as high school seniors entering healthcare careers. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $77,000, with the foundation distributing over $100,000 annually in scholarships and additional support for member facilities. Grantmaking is limited to Iowa and focused exclusively on the long-term care sector and its affiliated organizations.

New Charitable Foundation

Fort Dodge, IA

This Iowa-based foundation supports community welfare through grants typically ranging from $75 to $14,084, with a median award of $500, focusing on youth development, education, emergency services, and community organizations. Established in 2013, it has distributed over $658,000 across 637 grants, with annual giving growing to $246,000 in fiscal year 2024. The foundation primarily serves Iowa communities and surrounding regions, making it an ideal fit for local and county-level nonprofits with a mid-March application deadline.

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.

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

Cedar Rapids, IA

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, serving Linn County, Iowa, helps donors give meaningfully while strengthening nonprofits and advancing community vitality through strategic grantmaking and leadership. With $229 million in assets, the foundation awarded $12 million in grants to 725 nonprofits in 2024, with typical grants ranging from $5,000 to $371,000 across multiple funding cycles throughout the year. Primary funding focuses on education, human services, and philanthropy, with geographic reach extending across Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota.

The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation

West Des Moines, IA

This Iowa-based private foundation, established in 2009, is dedicated to improving the lives of children and enriching communities through support of nonprofits in performing arts, higher education, health, youth development, and human services. The foundation awards grants twice annually (April and September), with typical grants ranging from $1,438 to $15,000 depending on the program area, having distributed nearly $469,000 to 188 organizations in 2025. While primarily focused on Iowa, the foundation funds organizations across multiple states including California, Michigan, Texas, Florida, and New York.