Data / Foundation grants / Animal-related / Iowa
Who funds animal-related in Iowa: 113 foundations, $2.3 million in grants
113 private foundations paid 321 grants totaling $2,329,086 to animal-related nonprofits in Iowa, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Athene Charitable Foundation, with $497,500 in 5 grants.
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- Cause
- Animal-related
- Recipients in
- Iowa
- Foundations
- 113
- Grants
- 321
- Total granted
- $2,329,086
Foundations that funded animal-related in Iowa
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athene Charitable Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 5 | $497,500 | $375,000 | Great Outdoors Foundation | Civic & community | apps.irs.gov |
| Kruidenier Charitable Foundation | Urbandale, IA | 1 | $250,000 | $250,000 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Capital contribution - building fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Deb & Bob Pulver Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $150,000 | $150,000 | Blank Park Zoo Foundation | General operating budget | apps.irs.gov |
| The Annenberg Foundation | Conshohocken, PA | 1 | $150,000 | $150,000 | Raptor Resource Project | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| John and Cindy Family Foundation | Ankeny, IA | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Monarch Research Project | Fund planting trees due to the 2020 derecho | apps.irs.gov |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation | Pella, IA | 2 | $100,000 | $90,000 | Great Outdoors Foundation | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Stanton Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $80,000 | $80,000 | It Takes A Village Animal Rescue & Resources | To achieve charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Truenorth Legacy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | Cedar Valley Humane Society | Expanding Our Pawprint Capital Campaign | apps.irs.gov |
| McLeod Charitable Foundation Inc | Marion, IA | 1 | $70,000 | $70,000 | Monarch Research Project | General purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 130 | $64,855 | $7,692 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Anne Thorne Weaver Family Foundation Inc | Lincoln, NE | 2 | $60,000 | $40,000 | Humane Society of Northwest Iowa | Annual contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundation | Chula Vista, CA | 1 | $60,000 | $60,000 | Raptor Resource Project | Philippine eagle foundation | apps.irs.gov |
| The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | Ankeny, IA | 3 | $50,000 | $35,000 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| United Fire Group Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Cedar Valley Humane Society | Provide funds for service to community | apps.irs.gov |
| Comfort Family Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Unrestricted gift | apps.irs.gov |
| The Miccio Foundation | Iowa City, IA | 9 | $39,109 | $9,800 | Humane Society of Northeast Iowa | Veterinary room to medical suite exp | apps.irs.gov |
| Animal Relief Foundation Trust | Eagan, MN | 8 | $38,404 | $7,808 | Des Moines County Humane Society | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Cedar Bend Humane Society | Operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation | Moline, IL | 2 | $30,000 | $15,000 | Cedar Bend Humane Society | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Emc Insurance Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 3 | $29,500 | $25,000 | Great Outdoors Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Genevieve Gabriel Trust Uw Clinton National Bank Trustee | Clinton, IA | 1 | $27,969 | $27,969 | Clinton Humane Society | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The Vredenburg Foundation | Chariton, IA | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Almost Home Animal Rescue | Flooring/General Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Hugo & Margo Lamp Charitable Trust Tower Trust & Investment Company | Davenport, IA | 1 | $22,781 | $22,781 | Humane Society of Scott County | Spaying & neutering program | apps.irs.gov |
| Bernice Barbour Foundation Inc 5487-00-40 | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc | Veterinary assistance for | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles R and Nancy L Von Maur Charitable Foundation | Pleasant Valley, IA | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Humane Society of Scott County | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Windsor Charitable Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Prevent animal cruelty - medical & surgical services | apps.irs.gov |
| The David & Phyllis Murphy Charitable Foundation | Mason City, IA | 1 | $13,500 | $13,500 | Humane Society of North Iowa | Medical/medication/food supply | apps.irs.gov |
| Gabus Family Foundation II | Springfield, IL | 4 | $12,800 | $3,500 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 22 | $12,613 | $3,094 | Cedar Valley Humane Society | Matching gift | apps.irs.gov |
| The Mark and Kris Kramer Foundation | New Hampton, IA | 2 | $11,366 | $6,366 | Paws-N-Claws Iowa | Support of a local charity that supports the local community | apps.irs.gov |
| Hi Foundation Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Blank Park Zoo Foundation | To enhance quality of life in iowa as an affordable destination and as a center for education and endangered species conservation. | apps.irs.gov |
| John Ruan Foundation Trust | Urbandale, IA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Blank Park Zoo Foundation | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | apps.irs.gov |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Animal rescue | apps.irs.gov |
| Steve Pearson Foundation Inc | Ridgewood, NJ | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | People for Pets | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Noble Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Young Future Foundation | Evanston, IL | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Iowa Farm Sanctuary | Public charity | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $8,330 | $8,330 | Happy Doggo | Matching gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Joseph Alexander Foundation Inc | Ft Washington, PA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Happy Doggo | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Great Outdoors Foundation | Environment | apps.irs.gov |
| Violet & Harold Jaeke Foundation Inc | Winter Park, FL | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | K9 Kindness Rescue Inc | Dog rescue and adoption | apps.irs.gov |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | Pella, IA | 9 | $5,512 | $1,600 | Animal Rescue of Carroll Inc | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Clinton Humane Society | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Andrews Family Foundation Inc | Lakeland, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Happy Doggo | Provide funding for the care of animals | apps.irs.gov |
| Jamacha Bloom Family Foundation | Morristown, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Happy Doggo | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert E Yager Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Friends of the Animal Center Foundation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Coons Foundation | Memphis, TN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Almost Home Animal Rescue | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Forest City, IA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Mollies Mission | Building renovations - flooring | apps.irs.gov |
| Violet G Young Charitable Trust | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $3,273 | $2,000 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Humane treatment of animals | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 10 | $3,260 | $750 | Animal Welfare Friends | Animal-related | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 5 | $3,063 | $1,000 | Cedar Valley Humane Society | Matching gifts | apps.irs.gov |
| Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation | Elmhurst, IL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Iowa Wildlife Center | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Mollies Mission | Building Renovations- Flooring | apps.irs.gov |
| Farrer Endowment Foundation | Mason City, IA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Mollies Mission | Capital improvements | apps.irs.gov |
| JKF Foundation | Iowa City, IA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids | General purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Obrien Courage and Hope Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc | Care of animals in community | apps.irs.gov |
| Waitt Foundation | North Sioux City, SD | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Siouxland Humane Society | General support through employee match program | apps.irs.gov |
| Rohde Family Charitable Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Cedar Valley Humane Society | General operating fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Ruth A Carver Foundation | Aspen, CO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Last Hope Animal Rescue | Animal welfare | apps.irs.gov |
| The Fred and Sally Bekins Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue | Unsolicated request for funds | apps.irs.gov |
| LSB Foundation | Reinbeck, IA | 4 | $2,450 | $1,200 | Cedar Bend Humane Society Inc | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Iowa Farm Sanctuary | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44 | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Happy Doggo | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Braun Family Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Cedar Bend Humane Society | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| All About Animals Inc | Cave Creek, AZ | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 | Iowa Farm Sanctuary | Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| The Klauer Foundation Trust XXXXX5009 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Dubuque Humane Society | General | apps.irs.gov |
| The Stanley Foundation Dba Stanley Center for Peace and Security | Muscatine, IA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | It Takes A Village Animal Rescue & Resources | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Ronald B and Joan B Krage Foundation | Sioux City, IA | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Siouxland Humane Society | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Charlotte and William Hinson Charitable Foundation Trust | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Furry Friends Refuge | Unrestricted gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Duroe Family Foundation | Waterloo, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Blank Park Zoo Foundation | General Fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Flynn Family Foundation | Epworth, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Dubuque Humane Society | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Hargis Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Raccoon River Pet Rescue | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Herrig Charitable Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Dubuque Humane Society | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Ita Group Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Sunshot Charitable Foundation | Iowa City, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Humane Society of Scott County | Help homeless animals | apps.irs.gov |
| The Binky Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Cchappycats Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation | Iowa City, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Friends of the Animal Center Foundation | General operating fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Tomson Family Foundation Trust | Mason City, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Humane Society of North Iowa | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| William C Knapp Charitable FDN | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc | General operating budget | apps.irs.gov |
| Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc | Ottumwa, IA | 2 | $940 | $500 | Heartland Humane Society LTD | 2024 glow and walk fur hhs | apps.irs.gov |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $750 | $750 | Saving Animals in Need Today | Other civic / community | apps.irs.gov |
| Dmi Capital Investments Foundation Inc | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Furry Friends Refuge | general fund | apps.irs.gov |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Humane Society of North Central Iowa | Volunteer Day Project | apps.irs.gov |
| John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Iowa Parrot Rescue | To enable organization to c/o its charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| McKinstry Charitable Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Iowa Farm Sanctuary | Animal Welfare | apps.irs.gov |
| Schaap Family Foundation | The Villages, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Destiny Youth Ranch | Camp | apps.irs.gov |
| Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable FDTN | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Marion County Humane Society | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Morgan E Cline Perpetual Charitable Foundation | Centerville, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Furever Friends Rescue of Appanoose Inc | Charitable operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Weiler Foundation | Knoxville, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Marion County Humane Society | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Gomez Near Foundation | Sheridan, WY | 1 | $450 | $450 | Happy Doggo | General support for 501c3 - animal welfare | apps.irs.gov |
| Great West Casualty Company Foundation | South Sioux City, NE | 1 | $300 | $300 | Siouxland Humane Society | Charitable Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Hni Charitable Foundation | Muscatine, IA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Muscatine Humane Society Inc | Civic and Community | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Davidson Foundation for Music Dance and Dramatic Arts | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $200 | $200 | Hooves & Paws Rescue of the Heartland | Assistance with 501(c)(3) purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc | Montpelier, VT | 2 | $200 | $100 | Adopt A Pal Animal Rescue | Animal rescue | apps.irs.gov |
| Raccoon Valley Bank Charitable Foundation | Perry, IA | 1 | $200 | $200 | Wildlife Rehabilitation Network of Central Iowa | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $190 | $190 | Happy Doggo | Matching contribution (general operating support) | apps.irs.gov |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 2 | $101 | $51 | Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue | Matching gifts | apps.irs.gov |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Humane Society of Scott County | Charitable operations expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| Boat Foundation Inc | Pella, IA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Esp International Charitable Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Last Hope Animal Rescue | Support mission of the organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Heavenly Horses of Iowa Inc | Arlington, IA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Cedar Bend Humane Society | Helping homeless pets | apps.irs.gov |
| Ima Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $100 | $100 | Noahs Ark Foundation Inc | Program services | apps.irs.gov |
| Iowa Savings Bank Charitable Foundation | Carroll, IA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Animal Rescue of Carroll | Unrestricted use | apps.irs.gov |
| Ladky Associates Foundation | Mequon, WI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Muscatine Humane Society | Memorial | apps.irs.gov |
| Quad City Strongman Inc | Bettendorf, IA | 1 | $100 | $100 | K9 Kindness Rescue | Animal rescue | apps.irs.gov |
| The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Paws of Hope Animal Rescue | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Tapestry Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa Incorporated | Employee matching program - further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Assurity Life Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $75 | $75 | Iowa Farm Sanctuary | Animal Rescue | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $50 | $50 | Happy Doggo | General exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Spreetail Foundation | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $50 | $50 | Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue | Milestone Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| American Express Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $40 | $40 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa Incorporated | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Trustmark Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $30 | $30 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc | Contribution provided | apps.irs.gov |
| Kleckner Foundation | Urbandale, IA | 1 | $25 | $25 | Iowa Bird Rehabilitation | Donation to general fund for educational purposes | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athene Charitable Foundation | Great Outdoors Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $375,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kruidenier Charitable Foundation | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Capital contribution - building fund | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Deb & Bob Pulver Foundation | Blank Park Zoo Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Annenberg Foundation | Raptor Resource Project | Decorah, IA | General operating support | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Athene Charitable Foundation | Great Outdoors Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John and Cindy Family Foundation | Monarch Research Project | Marion, IA | Fund planting trees due to the 2020 derecho | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation | Great Outdoors Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $90,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Stanton Foundation | It Takes A Village Animal Rescue & Resources | Muscatine, IA | To achieve charitable purpose | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Truenorth Legacy Foundation | Cedar Valley Humane Society | Cedar Rapids, IA | Expanding Our Pawprint Capital Campaign | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| McLeod Charitable Foundation Inc | Monarch Research Project | Cedar Rapids, IA | General purposes | $70,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundation | Raptor Resource Project | Decorah, IA | Philippine eagle foundation | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Fire Group Foundation | Cedar Valley Humane Society | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Comfort Family Foundation | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Unrestricted gift | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Anne Thorne Weaver Family Foundation Inc | Humane Society of Northwest Iowa | Milford, IA | Annual contribution | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc | Des Moines, IA | General fund | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation | Cedar Bend Humane Society | Waterloo, IA | Operating support | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Genevieve Gabriel Trust Uw Clinton National Bank Trustee | Clinton Humane Society | Clinton, IA | General fund | $27,969 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Vredenburg Foundation | Almost Home Animal Rescue | Chariton, IA | Flooring/General Support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Emc Insurance Foundation | Great Outdoors Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hugo & Margo Lamp Charitable Trust Tower Trust & Investment Company | Humane Society of Scott County | Davenport, IA | Spaying & neutering program | $22,781 | apps.irs.gov |
| Anne Thorne Weaver Family Foundation Inc | Emmet County Animal Shelter | Estherville, IA | Annual contribution | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Windsor Charitable Foundation | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Prevent animal cruelty - medical & surgical services | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bernice Barbour Foundation Inc 5487-00-40 | Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc | Des Moines, IA | Veterinary assistance for | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation | Cedar Bend Humane Society | Waterloo, IA | Donation | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles R and Nancy L Von Maur Charitable Foundation | Humane Society of Scott County | Davenport, IA | General fund | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard E Phelps Sr Foundation | Midwest Pets for Life | Clinton, IA | Donation | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The David & Phyllis Murphy Charitable Foundation | Humane Society of North Iowa | Mason City, IA | Medical/medication/food supply | $13,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Noble Foundation | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Animal rescue | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hi Foundation Inc | Blank Park Zoo Foundation | Des Moines, IA | To enhance quality of life in iowa as an affordable destination and as a center for education and endangered species conservation. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John Ruan Foundation Trust | Blank Park Zoo Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Cultural, Historical or Other Education Activities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc | Des Moines, IA | General fund | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Athene Charitable Foundation | Great Outdoors Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Athene Charitable Foundation | Great Outdoors Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Young Future Foundation | Iowa Farm Sanctuary | Oxford, IA | Public charity | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation | Marion County Humane Society | Knoxville, IA | Charitable | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Steve Pearson Foundation Inc | People for Pets | Spencer, IA | Charitable | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Miccio Foundation | Humane Society of Northeast Iowa | Decorah, IA | Veterinary room to medical suite exp | $9,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation | Happy Doggo | Ames, IA | Matching gift | $8,330 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Miccio Foundation | Humane Society of Scott County | Davenport, IA | Surgery suite expansion | $8,223 | apps.irs.gov |
| Animal Relief Foundation Trust | Des Moines County Humane Society | Burlington, IA | General operating | $7,808 | apps.irs.gov |
| Animal Relief Foundation Trust | Hooves & Paws Rescue of the Heartland | Glenwood, IA | General operating | $7,808 | apps.irs.gov |
| Animal Relief Foundation Trust | People for Pets | Spencer, IA | General operating | $7,808 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc | Des Moines, IA | General support | $7,692 | apps.irs.gov |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Great Outdoors Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Environment | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Joseph Alexander Foundation Inc | Happy Doggo | Ames, IA | Charitable | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Miccio Foundation | Safe Haven of Iowa County | Williamsburg, IA | Vaccination & microchip clinic & rem | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Violet & Harold Jaeke Foundation Inc | K9 Kindness Rescue Inc | Bettendorf, IA | Dog rescue and adoption | $6,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Mark and Kris Kramer Foundation | Paws-N-Claws Iowa | Newton, IA | Support of a local charity that supports the local community | $6,366 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Coons Foundation | Almost Home Animal Rescue | Chariton, IA | General Operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Mark and Kris Kramer Foundation | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Support of a local charity that supports the local community | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | Clinton Humane Society | Clinton, IA | General purpose | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert E Yager Charitable Trust | Friends of the Animal Center Foundation | Iowa City, IA | General operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | Furry Friends Refuge | West Des Moines, IA | General fund | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Andrews Family Foundation Inc | Happy Doggo | Ames, IA | Provide funding for the care of animals | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jamacha Bloom Family Foundation | Happy Doggo | Ames, IA | Unrestricted | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Animal Relief Foundation Trust | Iowa Humane Alliance | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Mollies Mission | Nora Springs, IA | Building renovations - flooring | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Animal Relief Foundation Trust | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General operating | $3,610 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gabus Family Foundation II | Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gabus Family Foundation II | Furry Friends Refuge | West Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Miccio Foundation | Almost Home Animal Rescue | Chariton, IA | Spay and neuter for rural animals | $3,480 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Miccio Foundation | One Dog Rescue | Riverside, IA | Facility renovation / caging project | $3,106 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Cedar Valley Humane Society | Cedar Rapids, IA | Matching gift | $3,094 | apps.irs.gov |
| Obrien Courage and Hope Foundation | Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc | Des Moines, IA | Care of animals in community | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| JKF Foundation | Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids, IA | General purposes | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gabus Family Foundation II | Furry Friends Refuge | West Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation | Iowa Wildlife Center | Ames, IA | Unrestricted | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Farrer Endowment Foundation | Mollies Mission | Nora Springs, IA | Capital improvements | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation | Mollies Mission | Nora Springs, IA | Building Renovations- Flooring | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gabus Family Foundation II | Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc | Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $2,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| Waitt Foundation | Siouxland Humane Society | Sioux City, IA | General support through employee match program | $2,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Raptor Resource Project | Decorah, IA | General support | $2,565 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Miccio Foundation | Bailing Out Benji | Ames, IA | Project pubby mill finder | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rohde Family Charitable Foundation | Cedar Valley Humane Society | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating fund | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Animal Relief Foundation Trust | For Pets Sake Inc | Muscatine, IA | General operating | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Emc Insurance Foundation | Great Outdoors Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Athene Charitable Foundation | Great Outdoors Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Civic & community | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ruth A Carver Foundation | Last Hope Animal Rescue | Cedar Rapids, IA | Animal welfare | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Fred and Sally Bekins Foundation | Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue | Council Bluffs, IA | Unsolicated request for funds | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Iowa Farm Sanctuary | Oxford, IA | General support | $2,441 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | People for Pets | Spencer, IA | General support | $2,288 | apps.irs.gov |
| Animal Relief Foundation Trust | Safe Haven of Iowa County | Williamsburg, IA | General operating | $2,070 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Miccio Foundation | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Iowa pet food panty | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Violet G Young Charitable Trust | Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Humane treatment of animals | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Braun Family Foundation | Cedar Bend Humane Society | Waterloo, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Emc Insurance Foundation | Great Outdoors Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44 | Happy Doggo | Ames, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation | Iowa Farm Sanctuary | Oxford, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Animal Relief Foundation Trust | Animal Lifeline of Iowa Inc | Des Moines, IA | General operating | $1,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Furry Friends Refuge | West Des Moines, IA | General support | $1,752 | apps.irs.gov |
| All About Animals Inc | Iowa Farm Sanctuary | Oxford, IA | Operations | $1,700 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Short Noses and Friends United Rescue | Council Bluffs, IA | General support | $1,649 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | Animal Rescue of Carroll Inc | Carroll, IA | General operations | $1,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | Marion County Humane Society | Knoxville, IA | General operations | $1,552 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Miccio Foundation | Animal Welfare Friends | Monticello, IA | Feral colony tnr | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Klauer Foundation Trust XXXXX5009 | Dubuque Humane Society | Dubuque, IA | General | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Miccio Foundation | Freya Feline Trap Neuter Return Inc | Lansing, IA | Equipment, ferral colony tnr | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Stanley Foundation Dba Stanley Center for Peace and Security | It Takes A Village Animal Rescue & Resources | Muscatine, IA | General fund | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | General support | $1,451 | apps.irs.gov |
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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.