Iowa Sports Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
48
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Iowa Sports Foundation?
Iowa Sports Foundation is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines ($437K), Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau ($229K), Iowa Farm Bureau Federation ($110K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Iowa Sports Foundation between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | $436,574 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau | $228,935 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | $110,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| GreenState Credit Union | $65,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn | $60,000 | 5 | 2021–2026 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $58,000 | 7 | 2020–2023 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | $42,000 | 4 | 2022–2023 |
| Move United | $40,384 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $24,817 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa | $20,800 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| Washington County Riverboat Foundation Inc | $20,564 | 1 | 2024 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $6,500 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2026) to $254K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
What grants has Iowa Sports Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn | LIVE HEALTHY IOWA DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau | 2025 STATE GAMES OF AMERICA | $43,935 |
| 2025 | GreenState Credit Union | Adaptive Sports Iowa - Grizzlies Youth Wheelchair Basketball | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Move United | ADAPTIVE WINTER AND SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $12,000 |
| 2025 | Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn | LIVE HEALTHY IOWA DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa | YOUTH SERVICES | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $126,574 |
| 2024 | Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau | 2024 STATE GAMES OF AMERICA | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Washington County Riverboat Foundation Inc | 2023 FALL GRANT: ADAPTIVE SPORTS EQUIPMENT | $20,564 |
| 2024 | Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | YOUTH WELLNESS CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | GreenState Credit Union | Grizzlies Youth Wheelchair Basketball Program | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Move United | ADAPTIVE WINTER AND SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $11,384 |
| 2024 | Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau | 2023 STATE GAMES OF AMERICA | $43,000 |
| 2023 | Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | YOUTH WELLNESS CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | GreenState Credit Union | Grizzlies Youth Wheelchair Basketball Program | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | IOWA SENIOR GAMES 2024 | $11,000 |
| 2023 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | ADAPTIVE SPORTS IOWA WINTER PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION FOR ADAPTIVE SPORTS IOWA | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,882 |
| 2023 | Move United | ADAPTIVE WINTER AND SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMMING EXPENSES | $7,000 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $6,500 |
| 2022 | Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau | 2022 STATE GAMES OF AMERICA | $42,000 |
| 2022 | Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Iowa Farm Bureau Federation | YOUTH WELLNESS CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,935 |
| 2022 | GreenState Credit Union | Grizzlies Youth Wheelchair Basketball Program | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | Iowa Senior Games 2023 | $11,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 48 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Iowa Sports Foundation?
Iowa Sports Foundation is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines ($437K), Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau ($229K), Iowa Farm Bureau Federation ($110K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Iowa Sports Foundation between 2019–2026.
Who is Iowa Sports Foundation's largest funder?
Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines is the largest recorded funder of Iowa Sports Foundation, with $437K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Iowa Sports Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Iowa Sports Foundation across 48 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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