Iowa State University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2024–2026
Total received
$428.6M
Foundation funders
138
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2024–2026
Who funds Iowa State University?
Iowa State University is funded by 138 grantmakers, led by Iowa State University Foundation ($324.8M), The Big 12 Conference Inc ($80.8M), Greater Good Charities ($3.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $428.6M in grants to Iowa State University 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 $60K (2026) to $217.8M (2024). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $60K.
What grants has Iowa State University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation Inc | STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $19,435 |
| 2026 | Lee Griffin Scholarship Fund | SCHOLARSHIPS | $9,700 |
| 2026 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $8,487 |
| 2026 | Ostlin Education Foundation Trust | SCHOLARSHIP | $6,117 |
| 2026 | Imogene Maybury Tuw | SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
| 2026 | The Selma J Hartke Community Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $4,000 |
| 2026 | Jessie Elfers Scholarshp Tr #2 | SCHOLARSHIPS | $3,884 |
| 2026 | Moore Scholarship Trust | SCHOLARSHIPS | $2,200 |
| 2026 | Simplot Company Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Iowa State University Foundation | STUDENT SUPPORT (SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, LOANS, AWARDS), FACULTY AND STAFF SUPPORT (ENDOWED FACULTY POSITIONS, RESEARCH, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT), PROGRAM SUPPORT (ACADEMIC AND OUT-OF-CLASSROOM PROGRAMS AND CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS), AND FACILITIES SUPPORT (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION, EQUIPMENT). | $159,224,118 |
| 2025 | The Big 12 Conference Inc | ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION | $41,194,426 |
| 2025 | Miller Endowment Incorporated | Undergraduate & Graduate Studies | $862,223 |
| 2025 | Iowa Pork Producers Association | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $843,070 |
| 2025 | Iowa State University 1993 Trust | Grants for Strategic Initiative | $819,896 |
| 2025 | Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | PURCHASE AN ADVANCED DEVICE FOR PROT | $750,000 |
| 2025 | The Gerdin Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $500,000 |
| 2025 | Iowa 4-H Foundation | STATE 4-H PROGRAM | $499,978 |
| 2025 | Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design Ecosystem Inc | BIOMANUFACTURING RESEARCH | $455,842 |
| 2025 | Family Health International Inc | SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $410,406 |
| 2025 | American Heart Association Inc | Research | $299,997 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $252,487 |
| 2025 | American Cement Association | RESEARCH FUNDING | $250,000 |
| 2025 | University of Notre Dame du Lac | See Part IV | $226,891 |
| 2025 | Iowa Beef Cattle Producers Association DBA Iowa Beef Industry Council | RESEARCH | $213,146 |
| 2025 | Johns Hopkins University | SUB-AWARD | $193,776 |
| 2025 | Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design Ecosystem Inc | BIOMANUFACTURING RESEARCH | $158,038 |
| 2025 | Cornell University | Research | $155,404 |
| 2025 | Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AN EXIS | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Iowa Crop Improvement Association | TEACHING GREENHOUSES | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Wise Family Foundation | To fund scholarships for students selected by University,campus renovations, football team support, Building Fund, etc. | $144,839 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Iowa State University?
Iowa State University is funded by 138 grantmakers, led by Iowa State University Foundation ($324.8M), The Big 12 Conference Inc ($80.8M), Greater Good Charities ($3.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $428.6M in grants to Iowa State University between 2024–2026.
Who is Iowa State University's largest funder?
Iowa State University Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Iowa State University, with $324.8M across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Iowa State University received?
IRS 990 filings record $428.6M in grants to Iowa State University across 200 grants from 138 funders between 2024–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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