William Morrison Trust

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.

Sahai Family Foundation Inc

Webster City, IA

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Tampa, FL

This foundation supports Iowa organizations through general funding, scholarships, and community programs, including meals, early childhood services, and social justice work. In 2025, it awarded 10 grants of $1,000–$10,400, with a median of $2,634. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; contact First American Bank for application materials, though applicants must be Webster City High School graduates.

Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation

Johnston, IA

The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation funds Iowa projects in oral health, vision, mental health, and related health access, prevention, education, workforce, and system-change efforts. Its 2024 grants ranged from about $5,000 to $413,000, with a median award of $25,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Building Families

Clarion, IA

Children, youth and families to live in safe and nurturing environments that promote health, independence and success. Building Families will create a continuum of supports and services that embrace children and their families.

Walden Charitable Foundation

Arnolds Park, IA

Walden Charitable Foundation funds charitable and educational causes, including food assistance, housing and emergency support, health care, education, and other community needs; its 2025 grants went to Iowa recipients. It awarded 23 grants in 2025, ranging from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. The filing says there is no standard application form and giving is not limited to preselected organizations, but does not explicitly state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

United Way of Spencer

Spencer, IA

United Way of Spencer funds local charities through its annual fund drive, supporting services for children, older adults, people facing crisis or poverty, and other community needs. Its 2026 grants ranged from $6,000 to $166,000, with a median of $11,375; most funding went to Iowa recipients, and 16% went to Washington, DC. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation

Okoboji, IA

The Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation supports Iowa schools, education-related organizations, and community and health organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $100,000, with a median of $12,000; it has no standard application form, and requests are not limited to preselected organizations.

Pipestone Give Inc

Brandon, SD

Pipestone Give Inc. supports children, hunger relief, youth and family services, health, and other causes close to home, with giving in South Dakota and other U.S. states as well as internationally. In 2024, grants ranged from $500 to $124,875, with a median of $2,550. The profile states there is no application form or deadline; organizations must be 501(c)(3)s and provide an IRS determination letter.

Demco Charitable Foundation

Boyden, IA

DEMCO Charitable Foundation funds education, community services, support for people with special needs, and economic development, primarily in Iowa, with some grants elsewhere. In 2025, grants ranged from $250 to $81,766, with a median of $2,500. Its 2024 filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations; it lists an application contact and requested materials, but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Good Neighbor Fund-Spirit Lake

Spirit Lake, IA

Solicit local donations by community wide appeal and redistribute to local charitable agencies requesting donations that meet prescribed conditions set by the board.

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.