Funding Amount

Up to US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “The foundation awards approximately $10,000 annually during its fall grant cycle to support its mission.”

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Eligible organizations

  • Nonprofit organizations who provide services to the disabled population of Southwest Iowa.

Overview

The Henry K. Peterson Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations providing services to the disabled population of Southwest Iowa. Established to honor Henry K. Peterson, a notable figure in Iowa's legal and civic communities, this foundation awards approximately $10,000 annually to promote impactful philanthropic initiatives. Through its efforts, the Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, fostering community growth and support.

Peterson Foundation annually provides grants to nonprofit organizations who, as part of their stated mission, provide services to the disabled population of Southwest Iowa. The foundation awards approximately $10,000 annually during its fall grant cycle to support its mission.

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations who provide services to the disabled population of Southwest Iowa.

What Community Foundation for Western Iowa actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
39
Total given
$3.55M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,103–$1M
  • By dollars: Iowa 67%, Nebraska 33%, Michigan <1%. Top recipient cities: Council Bluffs, IA; Omaha, NE; Minden, IA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 62% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Southwest Iowa Nonprofit for Collective Impact · Omaha, NE

    Community betterment

    $1M

  • Charles E Lakin Human Services Campus · Council Bluffs, IA

    Human services

    $600K

  • Iowa State University Foundation · Ames, IA

    Youth support grants

    $360K

  • Council Bluffs School District · Council Bluffs, IA

    Youth grants

    $315K

  • Minden Community Club · Minden, IA

    Disaster relief

    $231K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Disabled

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