Feed Iowa First
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$952K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Feed Iowa First?
Feed Iowa First is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation ($618K), The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc ($113K), United Way of East Central Iowa ($83K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $952K in grants to Feed Iowa First between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | $617,748 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | $112,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| United Way of East Central Iowa | $83,082 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation | $37,500 | 3 | 2020–2021 |
| Dupaco RW Hoefer Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Mercy Medical Center | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | $15,060 | 7 | 2020–2025 |
| United Fire Group Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2025 |
| International Paper Company Foundation | $12,620 | 2 | 2024 |
| Network for Good | $12,212 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sullivan Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Accel Foundation | $750 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Reuben & Muriel Savin Fdn | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2025) to $238K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $78K.
What grants has Feed Iowa First received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way of East Central Iowa | PROGRAM SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT | $40,952 |
| 2025 | Dupaco RW Hoefer Foundation | NEEDS BASED | $20,000 |
| 2025 | United Fire Group Foundation | PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2025 | United Fire Group Foundation | PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $2,080 |
| 2024 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | MATERNITY LEAVE STAFFING SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT, CULTIVATING COMMUNITIES: GROWING NUTRITIOUS FOOD, CLINIC-BASED VEGETABLE DISTRIBUTION, GROW DON'T MOW PROGRAM SUPPORT, ORGANIC VEGETABLE DISTRIBUTION IN LINN COUNTY, GROWING RESILIENCE THROUGH SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE | $81,300 |
| 2024 | United Way of East Central Iowa | PROGRAM SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT | $42,130 |
| 2024 | International Paper Company Foundation | INCREASING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD IN LINN COUNTY | $10,620 |
| 2024 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $2,180 |
| 2024 | International Paper Company Foundation | INCREASING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD IN LINN COUNTY | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | NEW EMPLOYEE ENERGY FOR GOOD GIFT GRANT | $100 |
| 2023 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | INCREASING FOOD ACCESS FOR LINN COUNTY FAMILIES, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: EQUITABLE LAND ACCESS PROGRAM, GROWING FOR LINN COUNTY: EXPANDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD, GENERAL SUPPORT: DONATION ON BEHALF OF CBJ LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - ROSS & BRANDON, INCREASING FOOD ACCESS FOR IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES, GENERAL SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT: IN HONOR OF IOWA BIG, BUILDING EQUITABLE FOOD SECURITY AND ACCESS, BUILDING RESILIENCY & EQUITY THROUGH FOOD ACCESS, TUBERS OF TRANSFORMATION: BRIDGING FOOD INEQUITIES | $105,100 |
| 2023 | Mercy Medical Center | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $3,140 |
| 2023 | The Accel Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT DONATION | $500 |
| 2023 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Operating Support | $500 |
| 2022 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT: EQUITABLE LAND ACCESS PROGRAM, ALLEVIATING FOOD INSECURITY IN LINN COUNTY, INCREASING FOOD SECURITY WITH URBAN FARM PARTNERS, GENERAL SUPPOR, TINCREASING NUTRITIOUS FOOD ACCESS, VEGGIERX FOR DIABETICS - TAILORING FOR SUCCESS | $214,618 |
| 2022 | The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $18,750 |
| 2022 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $4,170 |
| 2022 | The Accel Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT DONATION | $250 |
| 2021 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT, DISTRIBUTION OF FRESH PRODUCE, GROW DON'T MOW, GROW SOME ROWS, ALLEVIATING FOOD INSECURITY IN LINN COUNTY, GROWING FOOD AND FARMERS IN LINN COUNTY, GENERAL SUPPORT, SUPPORT/EXPAND ROBUST INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS, PROGRAM SUPPORT: EQUITABLE LAND ACCESS PROGRAM | $130,572 |
| 2021 | The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $37,500 |
| 2021 | Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation | FUNDING TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE, GRASSROOTS SOLUTIONS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY AND LOCALLY GROWN FOODS BY GROWING PRODUCE ON UNUSED URBAN LANDSCAPES AND FURTHER REMOVING BARRIERS TO ACCESS BY IMPROVING DISTRIBUTING TO HIGH-NEED AREAS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $960 |
| 2021 | Reuben & Muriel Savin Fdn | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $500 |
| 2020 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | C19: EMERGENCY GREENHOUSE REPAIR, FARM MANAGER'S SALARY, GENERAL SUPPORT, SAFE DISTRIBUTION OF FRESH PRODUCE, IMMEDIATE DISASTER RESPONSE NEEDS, DERECHO RECOVERY RELIEF, EQUITABLE LAND ACCESS, GROW DON'T MOW | $86,158 |
| 2020 | The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | FUNDING TO SUPPORT A NEW POSITION - FULL TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. | $56,250 |
| 2020 | Network for Good | Unrestricted | $12,212 |
| 2020 | Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation | FUNDING TO FOCUS ON CHANGING FOOD SYSTEMS FOR THOSE IN NEED IN LINN COUNTY THROUGH INCREASING ACCESS TO LOCALLY, HEALTHY GROWN FOODS BY FARMING ON UNUSED URBAN LANDSCAPES. | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Sullivan Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Feed Iowa First?
Feed Iowa First is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation ($618K), The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc ($113K), United Way of East Central Iowa ($83K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $952K in grants to Feed Iowa First between 2020–2025.
Who is Feed Iowa First's largest funder?
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Feed Iowa First, with $618K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Feed Iowa First received?
IRS 990 filings record $952K in grants to Feed Iowa First across 32 grants from 14 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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