Funding Amount

Up to US $25,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

  • Funding for both grant opportunities is at the discretion of the Lee County Charitable Fund Board.

Geography

  • In Lee County, Iowa, focused on immediate community benefits
  • In Lee County
  • In Lee County, Iowa

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • The nonprofit organization applicant may apply for both grants, but only will be awarded one grant opportunity.

Overview

The Lee County Charitable Fund offers an Impact Grant of up to $25,000 for nonprofit organizations in Lee County, Iowa, focused on immediate community benefits. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply annually, but those who receive the grant cannot apply the following year. Instead, they may seek a smaller grant of up to $7,500. This funding supports projects in arts, culture, education, healthcare, and human services.

The Lee County Charitable Fund Board could distribute up to $25,000.00 in a Lee County IMPACT Grant to a Lee County nonprofit organization that is focused on providing an immediate impact in Lee County. Lee County nonprofit organizations can apply on an annual basis, but if an organization receives an IMPACT Grant, that organization will not be able to apply for an IMPACT Grant the following year, but can apply for a grant of up to $7,500.00 the following year.

Eligibility

Qualified 501 (c)(3) nonprofits from only Lee County, lowa are eligible to apply.All projects should serve the charitable fields of arts and culture, community betterment, education, health care and human services in Lee County, Iowa.The nonprofit organization applicant may apply for both grants, but only will be awarded one grant opportunity.Funding for both grant opportunities is at the discretion of the Lee County Charitable Fund Board.

What Keokuk Area Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
30
Total given
$869K
Median grant
$13K
Range
$5,063–$250K
  • By dollars: Iowa 100%. Top recipient cities: Keokuk, IA; Fort Madison, IA; West Point, IA.
  • 44% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Lee County · Fort Madison, IA

    Lee county ems bay keokuk

    $250K

  • Keokuk Catholic Schools · Keokuk, IA

    Capital improvements

    $173K

  • Southeastern Community College Fdtn · West Burlington, IA

    Scholarships

    $68K

  • Holy Trinity Catholic Schools Ed FD · West Point, IA

    General support of the educational fdtn

    $35K

  • Hoerner YMCA · Keokuk, IA

    General support capital improvements

    $33K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Community services

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