Community Foundation for Western Iowa
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$12.5M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
27
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Community Foundation for Western Iowa?
Community Foundation for Western Iowa is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc ($10.8M), The Rod Rhoden Foundation ($1.1M), Iowa West Foundation ($195K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.5M in grants to Community Foundation for Western Iowa between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc | $10,767,226 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Rod Rhoden Foundation | $1,100,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Iowa West Foundation | $194,701 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | $160,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $83,750 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Lozier Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $47,500 | 9 | 2022–2024 |
| Mutual of Omaha Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bank of New Hampshire | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Merjent Foundation | $4,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Spreetail Foundation | $90 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $11.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $500K.
What grants has Community Foundation for Western Iowa received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Rod Rhoden Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc | CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,677,226 |
| 2024 | The Rod Rhoden Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $600,000 |
| 2024 | The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | WOMEN'S FUND OF SOUTHWEST IOWA | $85,000 |
| 2024 | Iowa West Foundation | DISASTER RESPONSE INITIATIVE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Mutual of Omaha Foundation | Project Support | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Bank of New Hampshire | General operating support | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Merjent Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Spreetail Foundation | Donation Match | $90 |
| 2023 | Iowa West Foundation | WOMEN'S FUND OF SOUTHWEST IA | $169,701 |
| 2023 | Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc | CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $90,000 |
| 2023 | The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | WOMEN'S FUND OF SOUTHWEST IOWA | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa Endow Iowa Fund | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Lozier Foundation | WOMEN'S FUND OF SOUTHWEST IOWA | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Tides Foundation | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Tides Foundation | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Tides Foundation | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $63,750 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Community Foundation for Western Iowa?
Community Foundation for Western Iowa is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc ($10.8M), The Rod Rhoden Foundation ($1.1M), Iowa West Foundation ($195K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.5M in grants to Community Foundation for Western Iowa between 2020–2025.
Who is Community Foundation for Western Iowa's largest funder?
Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Community Foundation for Western Iowa, with $10.8M across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Community Foundation for Western Iowa received?
IRS 990 filings record $12.5M in grants to Community Foundation for Western Iowa across 27 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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