Funding Amount

Up to US $30,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “The LSB Foundation accepts grant applications year-round from 501(c)(3) organization in the communities we serve.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Organizations must meet the following criteria in order to apply for a grant:
  • Serve Iowa communities in which LSB operates: Adel, Allison, Ankeny, Aplington, Cedar Falls, Clive, Des Moines, Garwin, Greene, Grinnell, Hudson, Lincoln, Nashua, Reinbeck, Tama and Waterloo.

Overview

The LSB Foundation Grant, established by Lincoln Savings Bank, supports 501(c)(3) organizations serving Iowa communities. With a history of philanthropy spanning over a century, the foundation focuses on disaster relief and community enhancement. Organizations eligible for funding must operate in designated areas and be recognized as nonprofit entities. This grant aims to foster community growth and resilience through financial support, reflecting LSB's commitment to giving back.

Iowans have generous hearts.
For more than 100 years, Lincoln Savings Bank has given back to local communities in many ways - and as often as possible. Our efforts have grown over the years, and these days the LSB Foundation donates thousands of dollars annually to charities, community groups and other 501c(3) organizations.
The LSB Foundation accepts grant applications year-round from 501(c)(3) organization in the communities we serve.

Eligibility

Organizations must meet the following criteria in order to apply for a grant:

Be classified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or government entity. Serve Iowa communities in which LSB operates: Adel, Allison, Ankeny, Aplington, Cedar Falls,  Clive, Des Moines, Garwin, Greene, Grinnell, Hudson, Lincoln, Nashua, Reinbeck, Tama and Waterloo.

What LSB Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
130
Total given
$239K
Median grant
$1,000
Range
$100–$10K
  • By dollars: Iowa 95%, Illinois 1%, Texas 1%. Top recipient cities: Waterloo, IA; Des Moines, IA; Cedar Falls, IA.
  • 52% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 31% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • UNI Foundation · Cedar Falls, IA

    Financial literacy fund support

    $10K

  • Cedar Falls Housing Trust Fund · Waterloo, IA

    General operating support

    $7,500

  • Central Rivers AEA Foundation · Cedar Falls, IA

    Leadership in learning project support

    $7,298

  • Scholarship America · Reinbeck, IA

    G-r (gladbrook-reinbeck) dollars for scholars support

    $7,164

  • Americans for Independent Living · Waterloo, IA

    New moving truck capital campaign support

    $5,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Disaster relief
  • Community development

Categories

Browse similar grants by category

Related Grants

Open grants from this funder and similar programs

Your AI grants department

Ready to apply for LSB Foundation Grant?

Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.

You found LSB Foundation Grant. Now let's win it.

Start writing