Western Iowa Journalism Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$1.4M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
18
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Western Iowa Journalism Foundation?
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by The Tu Foundation ($710K), The Schmidt Family Foundation ($300K), The Charles and Mary Heider ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Western Iowa Journalism Foundation between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tu Foundation | $710,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | $300,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Charles and Mary Heider | $250,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Ronald and Jane Olson Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family | $4,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Rosenthal Family Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Plymouth Rock Assurance Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | $50 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2025) to $600K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $103K.
What grants has Western Iowa Journalism Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Charles and Mary Heider | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $50 |
| 2024 | The Tu Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS - PUBLIC NEWS | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Miami Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | WORKING TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Charles and Mary Heider | CHARITABLE | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Tu Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS - PUBLIC NEWS | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Charles and Mary Heider | CHARITABLE | $75,000 |
| 2022 | The Tu Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS - PUBLIC NEWS | $450,000 |
| 2022 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | PROTECTING DEMOCRACY BUILDING COMMUNITY | $50,000 |
| 2021 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | WORKING TOWARDS A RESILIENT AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM | $100,000 |
| 2021 | The Tu Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS - PUBLIC NEWS | $60,000 |
| 2021 | The Ronald and Jane Olson Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Rosenthal Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $2,000 |
| 2021 | The Plymouth Rock Assurance Foundation | Employee Matching | $100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Western Iowa Journalism Foundation?
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by The Tu Foundation ($710K), The Schmidt Family Foundation ($300K), The Charles and Mary Heider ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Western Iowa Journalism Foundation between 2021–2025.
Who is Western Iowa Journalism Foundation's largest funder?
The Tu Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Western Iowa Journalism Foundation, with $710K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Western Iowa Journalism Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Western Iowa Journalism Foundation across 18 grants from 10 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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