Iowa State University Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2024–2026
Total received
$28.1M
Foundation funders
128
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2024–2026
Who funds Iowa State University Foundation?
Iowa State University Foundation is funded by 128 grantmakers, led by Dolezal Charitable Trust ($3.9M), C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark ($2.4M), National Philanthropic Trust ($2.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $28.1M in grants to Iowa State University Foundation between 2024–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2026) to $14.6M (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
What grants has Iowa State University Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Roger & Ruth Lund Charitable Trust | GENERAL | $6,000 |
| 2025 | C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark | Support for the University | $2,395,000 |
| 2025 | Dolezal Charitable Trust | SCHOLARSHIP DISTRIBUTION | $1,958,506 |
| 2025 | The Smith Family Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,000,000 |
| 2025 | The Bright Foundation | Scholarships | $904,396 |
| 2025 | Iowa Pork Producers Association | AG EDUCATION SUPPORT | $821,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $761,637 |
| 2025 | Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | PURCHASE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DESIGNE | $425,000 |
| 2025 | Therkildsen Charitable Foundation | CHARITIABLE CONTRIBUTION | $416,000 |
| 2025 | Underwood Family Foundation | OPERATIONAL | $390,750 |
| 2025 | Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORT | $303,158 |
| 2025 | Robert and Arlene Hamilton Family Charitable Foundation | Agriculture Endowment | $300,000 |
| 2025 | The Roderick S | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Ana and Ed McCracken Foundation | To Support Educational Programs | $190,000 |
| 2025 | Reginald R and Jameson A Baxter Foundation | General | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Northern Colorado | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | INVESTIGATE BACTERIA DERIVED SUBSTAN | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | STUDY HOW BLOOD AND IMMUNE CELLS INF | $149,913 |
| 2025 | Bergstrom Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - EDUCATION | $136,665 |
| 2025 | Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | CARVER STATEWIDE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $134,500 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $134,050 |
| 2025 | The Bergstrom Family Foundation | ISU CYCLONE CLUB / OPERATING FUND | $130,000 |
| 2025 | Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | CARVER STATEWIDE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $122,500 |
| 2025 | Lawson Family Charitable Foundation | GREATER UNIVERSITY FUND | $120,000 |
| 2025 | Margaret B Barry Foundation | Cancer Research | $115,823 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $114,462 |
| 2025 | United Way of Central Iowa | SCIENCE BOUND - IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH IN DMPS | $108,036 |
| 2025 | Bobbie and Stanton Cook | STANTON COOK SCHOLARSHIP IN VETERINARY MEDICINE | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Iowa Beef Cattle Producers Association DBA Iowa Beef Industry Council | SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS | $100,000 |
| 2025 | University of Chicago | SUBAWARD | $94,745 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Iowa State University Foundation?
Iowa State University Foundation is funded by 128 grantmakers, led by Dolezal Charitable Trust ($3.9M), C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark ($2.4M), National Philanthropic Trust ($2.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $28.1M in grants to Iowa State University Foundation between 2024–2026.
Who is Iowa State University Foundation's largest funder?
Dolezal Charitable Trust is the largest recorded funder of Iowa State University Foundation, with $3.9M across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Iowa State University Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $28.1M in grants to Iowa State University Foundation across 200 grants from 128 funders between 2024–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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