Funding Amount

Up to $10,000 (larger requests of $10,000+ require Form 990)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

GreenState Community Funding Program

Overview: GreenState Credit Union's general community funding program supporting local nonprofits and schools in their service areas.

Geographic Scope: Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska communities where GreenState has branch locations

Focus Areas:

  • Children's health

  • Financial empowerment

  • Affordable housing

  • Underserved communities

  • Local events and programs
  • Funding Commitment: GreenState plans to contribute nearly $3 million to community organizations in 2026

      Eligibility Requirements

    • Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or school
    • Located in communities GreenState serves (IA, IL, NE)
    • Must have a proven record of effective work
    • Application must be submitted minimum 60 days before event date or media deadline

      What GreenState Does NOT Fund

    • Individual donations
    • Team fundraisers
    • GoFundMe requests
    • Youth athletic requests (exception: on behalf of GreenState staff with child in current season)

      Required Materials

    • W-9 form (required to receive payment)
    • Form 990 tax returns from previous two years (if requesting more than $10,000)

      Response Timeline

    • Responses expected within 14 business days from submission

    Decision Making

    The GreenState Giving Committee meets to evaluate applications and determine funding based on donation guidelines.

      Contact

    • Phone: (800) 397-3790
    • Website: greenstate.org/funding

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Submit a Funding Application through the GreenState website at greenstate.org/funding
    2. Include required documentation:
    - W-9 form
    - Form 990 tax returns from previous two years (if requesting more than $10,000)
    3. Timeline considerations:
    - Application must be submitted minimum 60 days before event date or media deadline
    - Do not submit within 60 days of deadline
    4. Await response: Expect decision within 14 business days of submission

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitseducationaffordable-housingcommunity-development

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