Humanities Iowa
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$406K
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
14
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Humanities Iowa?
Humanities Iowa is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Federation of State Humanities Councils ($266K), State Historical Society Inc Trust ($80K), DNE Caplan Family Foundation ($22K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $406K in grants to Humanities Iowa between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federation of State Humanities Councils | $266,043 | 3 | 2019–2025 |
| State Historical Society Inc Trust | $80,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| DNE Caplan Family Foundation | $22,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Network for Good | $8,326 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $316K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $316K.
What grants has Humanities Iowa received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Federation of State Humanities Councils | MELLON FOUNDATION SUBGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $210,000 |
| 2025 | State Historical Society Inc Trust | SPEAKERS BUREAU | $80,000 |
| 2025 | Federation of State Humanities Councils | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR 'BY THE PEOPLE: CONVERSATIONS BEYOND 250' CIVIC DIALOGUE INITIATIVE | $21,250 |
| 2025 | DNE Caplan Family Foundation | GENERAL | $4,700 |
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | PRIME TIME FAMILY READING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $8,326 |
| 2024 | DNE Caplan Family Foundation | GENERAL | $3,700 |
| 2023 | Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation | WE THE INTERWOVEN AUDIO BOOK PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2023 | DNE Caplan Family Foundation | GENERAL | $3,100 |
| 2022 | DNE Caplan Family Foundation | GENERAL | $2,900 |
| 2021 | DNE Caplan Family Foundation | GENERAL | $3,400 |
| 2020 | DNE Caplan Family Foundation | GENERAL | $3,200 |
| 2019 | Federation of State Humanities Councils | DEMOCRACY AND THE INFORMED CITIZEN | $34,793 |
| 2019 | DNE Caplan Family Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Humanities Iowa?
Humanities Iowa is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Federation of State Humanities Councils ($266K), State Historical Society Inc Trust ($80K), DNE Caplan Family Foundation ($22K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $406K in grants to Humanities Iowa between 2019–2025.
Who is Humanities Iowa's largest funder?
Federation of State Humanities Councils is the largest recorded funder of Humanities Iowa, with $266K across 3 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Humanities Iowa received?
IRS 990 filings record $406K in grants to Humanities Iowa across 14 grants from 6 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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