Iowa State University Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2026
Total received
$22.3M
Foundation funders
131
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2023–2026
Who funds Iowa State University Foundation?
Iowa State University Foundation is funded by 131 grantmakers, led by The Bright Foundation ($2.7M), C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark ($2.4M), National Philanthropic Trust ($2.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $22.3M in grants to Iowa State University Foundation between 2023–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
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 | The Bright Foundation | Scholarships | $904,396 |
| 2025 | Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | PURCHASE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DESIGNE | $425,000 |
| 2025 | Underwood Family Foundation | OPERATIONAL | $390,750 |
| 2025 | Greater Green Bay Community | EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORT | $303,158 |
| 2025 | The Roderick S | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Northern | 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 | Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | CARVER STATEWIDE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $134,500 |
| 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 | 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 | G Robert Muchemore Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $73,000 |
| 2025 | CHS Foundation | GROWING THE FUTURE NURTURING DIGITAL AGRICULTURE STUDENTS | $65,000 |
| 2025 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | EMC Insurance Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $50,000 |
| 2025 | O'Donovan Family Foundation | ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Orlan Snyder Charitable Trust | CONTRIBUTION TO SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $38,000 |
| 2025 | Walker Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $35,000 |
| 2025 | CHS Foundation | 2025/26 UNIVERSITY PARTNER PROGRAM | $32,000 |
| 2025 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR ADVISED, EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Campbell Family Foundation | GENERAL | $17,500 |
| 2025 | Kirkwood Community College Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $16,149 |
| 2025 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable | MULTIPLE | $14,591 |
| 2025 | Murray Wise Associates Foundation | Educational Support | $13,606 |
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 131 grantmakers, led by The Bright Foundation ($2.7M), C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark ($2.4M), National Philanthropic Trust ($2.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $22.3M in grants to Iowa State University Foundation between 2023–2026.
Who is Iowa State University Foundation's largest funder?
The Bright Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Iowa State University Foundation, with $2.7M across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Iowa State University Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $22.3M in grants to Iowa State University Foundation across 200 grants from 131 funders between 2023–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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