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Who funds education in Iowa: 515 foundations, $54.4 million in grants
515 private foundations paid 1,468 grants totaling $54,376,503 to education nonprofits in Iowa, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The Geisler-Penquite Foundation, with $9,077,741 in 1 grant.
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Foundations that funded education in Iowa
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients. The 300 largest of 515 are listed.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Geisler-Penquite Foundation | Newton, IA | 1 | $9,077,741 | $9,077,741 | Central College | Endowment fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Scanlan Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $3,925,998 | $3,925,998 | State University of Iowa Foundation | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | apps.irs.gov |
| The Gerdin Charitable Foundation | North Liberty, IA | 1 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | Luther College | Regents center renovation project | apps.irs.gov |
| BWD and SJD Family Foundation Inc | Far Hills, NJ | 1 | $2,952,000 | $2,952,000 | National Assistance Foundation | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $2,395,000 | $2,395,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Support for the University | apps.irs.gov |
| Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | Muscatine, IA | 28 | $2,104,913 | $425,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Purchase advanced technology designe | apps.irs.gov |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Forest City, IA | 9 | $1,428,500 | $1,025,000 | Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation Inc | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bright Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $1,399,082 | $904,396 | Iowa State University Foundation | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Melva Bucksbaum Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Drake University | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | apps.irs.gov |
| Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Cornell College | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Smith Family Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hall-Perrine Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 3 | $983,334 | $500,000 | Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | Westside public library building | apps.irs.gov |
| The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation | Rockville, MD | 1 | $889,340 | $889,340 | Maharishi International University | Unrestricted funds | apps.irs.gov |
| Schwartz Family Foundation | Fairfield, IA | 3 | $700,546 | $673,746 | Maharishi International University | Support for digital delivery and infrastructure development | apps.irs.gov |
| Fred Maytag Family Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $672,903 | $672,903 | Central College | 2025 grant awards - general support | apps.irs.gov |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation | Pella, IA | 10 | $635,250 | $202,000 | Des Moines Christian School | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Iowa West Foundation | Council Bluffs, IA | 6 | $606,443 | $297,657 | Council Bluffs Schools Foundation | Aspire investments - stars | apps.irs.gov |
| The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $600,000 | $500,000 | State University of Iowa Foundation | Wahls Therapeutic Lifestyle Fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Ernst Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $525,000 | $525,000 | Drake University | Ongoing operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500,000 | $500,000 | Morningside University | To support a call for concepts research project | apps.irs.gov |
| Kahr Foundation-Ima | Minnetrista, MN | 1 | $494,169 | $494,169 | Family Leader Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wellmark Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 4 | $440,203 | $387,672 | State University of Iowa Foundation | Through this project, the effectiveness of the rural vitality coalition and the effectiveness of the processes utilized by the coalition for community assessment, engagement, and change will be evalua | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc | Council Bluffs, IA | 4 | $429,922 | $386,922 | Southwest Iowa Technical Career Hub | Contribution for general purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Therkildsen Charitable Foundation | Naperville, IL | 1 | $416,000 | $416,000 | Iowa State University FDN | Charitiable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ford Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $415,000 | $315,000 | University of Northern Iowa Foundation | Core support for wilson college's business and community services program the iowa center for employee ownership for public education on broad-based employee ownership | apps.irs.gov |
| Edwin T Meredith Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $410,000 | $400,000 | Drake University | Educational | apps.irs.gov |
| Underwood Family Foundation | Ames, IA | 2 | $406,750 | $390,750 | Iowa State University Foundation | Operational | apps.irs.gov |
| Adler Schermer Foundation | Davenport, IA | 2 | $400,000 | $300,000 | Rivermont Collegiate | Academic excellence and maximizing the potential of each student | apps.irs.gov |
| Stewardship Foundation | Escondido, CA | 1 | $400,000 | $400,000 | Dordt University | Charitable donation | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lozier Foundation | Omaha, NE | 5 | $391,000 | $330,000 | Council Bluffs Schools Foundation Inc | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Beer Paul TW | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $382,727 | $382,727 | Drake University | General support grant | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ronald and Jane Olson Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $350,000 | $350,000 | Drake University | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Salzwedel Family Fund LTD | Madison, WI | 1 | $345,000 | $345,000 | Wartburg College | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| The Richard Morton Root and Ruth Bailey Root Charitable Trust Fund Ud 082103 | Urbandale, IA | 4 | $344,000 | $86,000 | Central College | Promote education | apps.irs.gov |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | Pella, IA | 32 | $342,663 | $244,150 | Central College | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $290,000 | $285,000 | North Iowa Area Community College Foundation | Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs, Iowa Scholarship fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Reiman Foundation Inc | Pewaukee, WI | 1 | $289,197 | $289,197 | Iowa State University Foundation | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Hni Charitable Foundation | Muscatine, IA | 4 | $275,000 | $103,900 | The State University of Iowa Foundation | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Burke Family Foundation | Ames, IA | 1 | $250,000 | $250,000 | State University of Iowa Foundation | Radiation oncology (buatti) | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard J Resch Foundation LTD | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $250,000 | $250,000 | Graceland University | Resch scholars and science & technology hall | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 3 | $230,740 | $230,000 | University of Northern Iowa Foundation | In support of underserved small business expansion | apps.irs.gov |
| Bentson Foundation | Wayzata, MN | 1 | $200,000 | $200,000 | Iowa Law School Foundation | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Dewolf Family Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $200,000 | $200,000 | State University of Iowa Foundation | Wellness program/mental health | apps.irs.gov |
| The Roderick S Flossie R& Helen M Galloway Foundation | Sandy Springs, GA | 1 | $200,000 | $200,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Myron J Walker Trust | Eagan, MN | 2 | $186,010 | $93,005 | Iowa City Public Library Friends FDN | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | 3 | $172,306 | $87,306 | Drake University | Farm incubator & rural business resource center | apps.irs.gov |
| R J McElroy Trust | Waterloo, IA | 2 | $170,500 | $160,500 | Hawkeye Comm College Foundation | Scholarships/program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Joe Menges Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $169,167 | $169,167 | Upper Iowa University | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Peter H and E Lucille Gaass Kuyper Foundation | Pella, IA | 3 | $150,000 | $80,000 | Central College | Grant - stem initiative | apps.irs.gov |
| Premier Communications Foundation | Sioux Center, IA | 4 | $144,000 | $72,000 | Dordt University | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Yule Educational Tuw | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $142,602 | $142,602 | Iowa State University Foundation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Bergstrom Foundation | Key Colony Beach, FL | 1 | $136,665 | $136,665 | Iowa State University Foundation | General operating support - education | apps.irs.gov |
| Moore Family Foundation Inc | Pella, IA | 1 | $135,065 | $135,065 | Central College | Faculty grants | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bergstrom Family Foundation | The Woodlands, TX | 1 | $130,000 | $130,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Isu cyclone club / operating fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $130,000 | $100,000 | Drake University | Johansen student center | apps.irs.gov |
| Sledd Foundation Charitable | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $127,048 | $127,048 | State University of Iowa FDN | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Tomson Family Foundation Trust | Mason City, IA | 3 | $125,000 | $50,000 | Clear Lake Classical | Building acquisition | apps.irs.gov |
| Lawson Family Charitable Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | 1 | $120,000 | $120,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Greater university fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Truenorth Legacy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $120,000 | $100,000 | Coe College | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Martha Ellen Tye Foundation | Marshalltown, IA | 2 | $117,500 | $80,000 | Marshalltown Education Partnership Inc | Annual contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Margaret B Barry Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $115,823 | $115,823 | Iowa State University Foundation | Cancer Research | apps.irs.gov |
| Maltbie MC Cosh Delano Est XXXXX1000 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $112,275 | $112,275 | Upper Iowa University | General | apps.irs.gov |
| The Birkey Family Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | 1 | $110,000 | $110,000 | Coe College | General | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wesselink Family Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 2 | $110,000 | $60,000 | Central College | Educational - off-campus experiences | apps.irs.gov |
| Bobbie and Stanton Cook Family Foundation | Winnetka, IL | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Stanton cook scholarship in veterinary medicine | apps.irs.gov |
| Carleen and Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2 | $100,000 | $50,000 | Kirkwood Community College FDN | Support established organization. | apps.irs.gov |
| Franklin I & Irene List Saemann Foundation | Champaign, IL | 2 | $100,000 | $80,000 | Wartburg College | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Gleeson Family Foundation | Sioux City, IA | 2 | $100,000 | $75,000 | Morningside University | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust | Austin, MN | 2 | $100,000 | $90,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Community support | apps.irs.gov |
| James and Sharon Walker Charitable Foundation | Wayzata, MN | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Morningside University | Unrestricted charitable grant | apps.irs.gov |
| John and Cindy Family Foundation | Ankeny, IA | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | Westside library campus | apps.irs.gov |
| Smickley Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Rockford, MI | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Dordt University | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | State University of Iowa Foundation | Simulation in motion-iowa endowment | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lloyd and Vivian Noble Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Family Leader Foundation | Operating fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The McKnight Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Iowa Farmers Union Education Foundation | for general operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Morgan E Cline Perpetual Charitable Foundation | Centerville, IA | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Indian Hills Community College Foundation | Construction of new facility | apps.irs.gov |
| CHS Foundation | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 2 | $97,000 | $65,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Growing the future nurturing digital agriculture students | apps.irs.gov |
| Pauley CM for Cornell College | Dallas, TX | 1 | $96,663 | $96,663 | Cornell College | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | 6 | $95,000 | $30,000 | Grin & Grow LTD | Program expenses - gap funding for low income families | apps.irs.gov |
| Kao Family Foundation | Olathe, KS | 1 | $93,964 | $93,964 | Iowa State University Foundation | Organization's general charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Leah Mast Trust Uad 10-9-00 As Amended | Topeka, KS | 2 | $93,448 | $46,724 | Wartburg College | Unrestricted gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Peter Kiewit Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $90,000 | $90,000 | Iowa Western Community College Foundation | To support vocational scholarships for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 cohorts. | apps.irs.gov |
| Duane Hinkle Charitable Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $86,298 | $86,298 | Iowa State University Foundation | Duane hinkle agriculture | apps.irs.gov |
| The Simons Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 10 | $84,000 | $8,400 | Iowa State University Foundation | Discrete gene regulatory network models and computational hiv vaccinology | apps.irs.gov |
| Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc | Chevy Chase, MD | 1 | $83,250 | $83,250 | Cornell College | SEP Phase XVI | apps.irs.gov |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $82,500 | $82,500 | University of Northern Iowa Foundation | Support to connect rural iowa business owners with resources and the strategies necessary to successfully transition their business to employee ownership. 202206-12584 | apps.irs.gov |
| John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright Foundation | Houston, TX | 2 | $80,000 | $40,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Jrw civil engineering endowed scholarship fund support | apps.irs.gov |
| Alexander and Eva Nemeth Foundation Inc | San Marcos, CA | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Endowment grant for veterinaryscholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Emc Insurance Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 6 | $75,000 | $50,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | For general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Greenstate Foundation | North Liberty, IA | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | Cedar rapids public library - westside branch | apps.irs.gov |
| Leonard A Good Testamentary Trust | Ogden, IA | 1 | $70,000 | $70,000 | Stan Friesen Senior Trip Inc | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Sulentic Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $70,000 | $60,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | the Sulentic Family Success Grant Fund and to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Excellence Fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The Gallagher Family Foundation | Waterloo, IA | 3 | $67,500 | $37,500 | University of Northern Iowa Foundation | Education support | apps.irs.gov |
| Professor I Frank Neff Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $65,436 | $65,436 | Drake University | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Dave & Kristi Jaarsma Balk Family Foundation | Pella, IA | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 | Central College | Charity | apps.irs.gov |
| Fahrney Education FDTN Trust | Milwaukee, WI | 8 | $65,000 | $12,500 | Central College | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| William C Knapp Charitable FDN | West Des Moines, IA | 3 | $64,500 | $59,000 | Drake University | General operating budget | apps.irs.gov |
| Winifred Emerson Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $63,373 | $63,373 | Cornell College | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 490 | $61,807 | $1,380 | Maharishi International University | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Eisele Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $61,000 | $50,000 | Coe College | to support the Clark Racquet Center Renovations | apps.irs.gov |
| Shashi and Satya Mathur Foundation | Rocklin, CA | 1 | $60,756 | $60,756 | State University of Iowa Foundation | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation | Okoboji, IA | 6 | $60,000 | $12,000 | East Union Eagle Pride Booster Club | Student engagement & activities | apps.irs.gov |
| The McIntyre Foundation | Lawrence, KS | 4 | $59,500 | $16,500 | Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | General purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Orlan Snyder Charitable Trust | Independence, IA | 3 | $59,283 | $38,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Contribution to scholarship fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc | Ottumwa, IA | 13 | $56,607 | $23,412 | Friends of the Blakesburg Public Library | Exterior finishes west end library renovation project | apps.irs.gov |
| Otto Schoitz Foundation | Waterloo, IA | 2 | $56,250 | $37,500 | Royal Legacy Christian Academy | Programmatic and operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| John P & Lawrence J Giacoletto FND | Marion, IA | 4 | $56,000 | $30,000 | Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | West side library project - 2nd of 4 payments | apps.irs.gov |
| The Teagle Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $56,000 | $56,000 | Iowa Independent Higher Education Research Foundation | Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts initiative | apps.irs.gov |
| Williams Lester & Frances Char Trust | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $51,765 | $51,765 | State University of Iowa Foundation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Laura and John Arnold Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $50,546 | $50,546 | Trustees of Grinnell College | This project uses an instrumental variable design to estimate the impact of higher education in prison on future education, reincarceration, and employment. | apps.irs.gov |
| Susan J Glazer Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $50,500 | $50,500 | Drake Univ | Educational | apps.irs.gov |
| Mount Saint Clare Education Charitable Trust | Clinton, IA | 6 | $50,400 | $26,750 | St Ambrose University | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Christian Education Charitable Trust Co | Chattanooga, TN | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Des Moines Christian School | For charitable leadership development. | apps.irs.gov |
| Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Southeastern Community College FDN | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| JD Nelson and Debra Nelson Charitable Foundation | Clear Lake, IA | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Clear Lake Classical | School grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Nova Vista Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Communiversity Foundation | For general support for 2025, which includes expanding to a 4th location, as well as for the hiring of a person to do follow-up on current graduates | apps.irs.gov |
| Offutt Family Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Dordt University | Pro tech program | apps.irs.gov |
| Paul and Julie Maass Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Wartburg Theological Seminary | Wartburg seminary student support (teem & journey together) | apps.irs.gov |
| The Citadel Foundation | Miami, FL | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | State University of Iowa Foundation | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Nanar and Anthony Yoseloff Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | State University of Iowa Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Van Metre Family Charitable Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Coe College | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Young Family Foundation of Waterloo | Waterloo, IA | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Wartburg College | Youth programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Wolfe Cataract Foundation | Marshalltown, IA | 1 | $48,800 | $48,800 | State University of Iowa Foundation | Wolfe lecture foundation donation for equipment scholarships for university of iowa residents. | apps.irs.gov |
| Tuw Robert L & Ruth E Wiese | Dallas, TX | 1 | $46,500 | $46,500 | Coe College | Robert l. and ruth e. wiese | apps.irs.gov |
| Joseph C Duke Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $45,625 | $45,625 | University of Dubuque | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Schwartz Memorial Foundation Trust | Eagan, MN | 2 | $42,636 | $21,318 | Indian Hills Comm College Foundation | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| United Fire Group Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 6 | $42,500 | $10,000 | Kirkwood Community College Foundation | Provide funds for service to community | apps.irs.gov |
| Georgia Goodell Trust | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $41,892 | $41,892 | Drake University | Scholarship aid to selected | apps.irs.gov |
| Ay McDonald Charitable Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $40,833 | $40,833 | University of Dubuque | Educational | apps.irs.gov |
| Kbih Foundation Inc (f/k/a Kranberg-Harris Foundation Inc) | Chicago, IL | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | State University of Iowa Foundation | To further exempt purpose of recipient | apps.irs.gov |
| O'Donovan Family Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Endowed scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Thomson Charitable Foundation | Cresco, IA | 2 | $40,000 | $35,000 | Norman-Borlaug Heritage Foundation | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Trustage Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | The Job Foundation | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Shepherd Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $39,123 | $39,123 | Indian Hills Comm College Foundation | Full tuition scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Olson Brothers Family Foundation | Hastings, NE | 1 | $38,719 | $38,719 | Iowa State University Foundation | Supporting students in ag & food animal medicine | apps.irs.gov |
| Harman Family Charitable Trust Main | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $38,000 | $38,000 | University of Northern Iowa Foundation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | Ankeny, IA | 3 | $37,300 | $15,300 | Little White Schoolhouse Foundation | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Grace Wormer Testamentary Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $37,273 | $37,273 | Cornell College | Scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| John Ruan Foundation Trust | Urbandale, IA | 3 | $35,000 | $20,000 | Drake University | Schools, Colleges and Related Activities | apps.irs.gov |
| Mutual of Omaha Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | Council Bluffs Schools Foundation | Project Support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hawks Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $35,000 | $20,000 | Iowa Western Community College Foundation | Support scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Walker Family Foundation | Tonka Bay, MN | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Dilworth Lloyd and Helen FDN Tua | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $34,755 | $34,755 | Iowa State University Foundation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $33,000 | $33,000 | Fire Foundation of Northwest Iowa | Toward expenses of build (building universal inclusive learning designs), to support the inclusion of children with disabilities in faith-based, positive educational environments to meet academic goal | apps.irs.gov |
| The Virginia Burns Private Charitable Foundation | Morrison, IL | 1 | $33,000 | $33,000 | Wartburg College | Promote the arts | apps.irs.gov |
| The Eagle Foundation | Chaska, MN | 5 | $32,500 | $15,000 | Faith Baptist Bible College | Tuition reduction | apps.irs.gov |
| Hoefling Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $32,000 | $32,000 | Des Moines Christian School | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Walker Scholarship Grant | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $31,002 | $31,002 | Wartburg Theological Seminary | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 9 | $30,750 | $8,200 | Iowa State University Foundation | 8200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gartner Family Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 3 | $30,500 | $20,000 | Drake University | Robert d & billie ray center | apps.irs.gov |
| J L Cox Jr Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $30,300 | $29,000 | University of Dubuque | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Arconic Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Bettendorf Public Library Foundation | Library outreach vehicle | apps.irs.gov |
| Beckmoore Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | State University of Iowa Foundation | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| First Security Foundation | Charles City, IA | 2 | $30,000 | $25,000 | North Iowa Area Community College Foundation | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Grey Sparrow Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Des Moines Christian School | Missions/outreach/education | apps.irs.gov |
| International Paper Company Foundation | Memphis, TN | 2 | $30,000 | $25,000 | Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | Inspiring big dreams: a campaign for a new westside library | apps.irs.gov |
| R & R Realty Group Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 2 | $30,000 | $25,000 | Drake University | Men's basketball program | apps.irs.gov |
| Ramani and Louise D Ayer Family Foundation | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Maharishi International University | Current use for charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Drake University | A Trustee Advised grant designation as follows: $2,500 for the Annual Alumni Fund; $2,500 for the Law School Scholarship Fund; $25,000 for the Darling Institute Scholarship Fund | apps.irs.gov |
| New Hope Foundation | Muscatine, IA | 3 | $29,500 | $22,500 | Des Moines Christian School | Religious, charitable or education purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Athene Charitable Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 4 | $28,950 | $15,000 | Jewels Academy | Civic & community | apps.irs.gov |
| Rice Ersa L Educational Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $28,000 | $28,000 | Drake University | Schloarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Weiler Foundation | Knoxville, IA | 10 | $27,690 | $19,190 | Twin Cedars Pto | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| James J & Mildred M Postma Scholarship Fund | Chicago, IL | 3 | $27,350 | $20,950 | Northwestern College | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Merle & Sheri Dewitt Foundation | Holland, MI | 1 | $27,000 | $27,000 | Northwestern College | Unrestricted grant to general fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Tschirgi Grace F Tuw | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $26,954 | $13,477 | Coe College | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Karen K St John Charitable Education Trust | Appleton, WI | 1 | $26,600 | $26,600 | Cornell College | Scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| The Growmark Foundation | Bloomington, IL | 2 | $26,577 | $26,527 | Iowa State University Foundation | For support of education | apps.irs.gov |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 28 | $26,324 | $7,841 | Iowa State University Foundation | Matching gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Warren L Devries Family Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 3 | $25,328 | $14,289 | Drake University | Support for law school | apps.irs.gov |
| Donna Thompson Playground Safety Charitable Trust | Cedar Falls, IA | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | National Program for Play Area Safety | Play it safe initiative | apps.irs.gov |
| Dorothy Ann Weitzel and Thomas F W | Clear Lake, IA | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Clear Lake Classical | New building | apps.irs.gov |
| James & Zita Gavin Foundation | Kenilworth, IL | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | School of Mary-Montessori | Unrestricted charitable gift | apps.irs.gov |
| McLaughlin Family Foundation | Moline, IL | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | St Ambrose University | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Pauline R Barrett Charitable Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $25,000 | $15,000 | Grin and Grow | Support of a local charity that supports the local community | apps.irs.gov |
| The Cornwall Foundation M A | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Drake University | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The Falic Family Private Foundation | Hollywood, FL | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | The Family Leader Foundation | To support charitable mission of organization | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hart Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | P E O Foundation | PEO Foundation Chapter fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Frederick Schleiter Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $24,901 | $24,901 | Iowa State University Foundation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation Inc | Stoughton, WI | 2 | $24,000 | $12,000 | Cornell College | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Iowa Pharmacy Association Foundation | Urbandale, IA | 3 | $22,000 | $12,500 | Drake University | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Turner Construction Company Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 3 | $22,000 | $10,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 1 | $21,152 | $21,152 | Graceland University | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Jessie F Hallett Char Trust Ua | Eagan, MN | 1 | $21,120 | $21,120 | Luther College | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Deb & Bob Pulver Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $21,052 | $21,052 | Iowa State University Foundation | General operating budget | apps.irs.gov |
| Frederick C Denman Charitable Trust Co Iowa State Bank Trust Department | Urbandale, IA | 2 | $20,604 | $19,964 | Des Moines Christian School | Grant for scholarhips funds | apps.irs.gov |
| Monticello College Foundation | Godfrey, IL | 2 | $20,171 | $12,171 | University of Dubuque | Women in science research | apps.irs.gov |
| Ann Hedwig Charitable Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | The Kuemper Catholic School Foundation | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Fairchild Martindale Foundation | Corona, CA | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Graceland University | Eduction programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Interstates Foundation | Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Sioux Center Christian School | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Starflower Foundation | Divide, CO | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Restoring Eden Regenerative Teaching Farm | Health and welfare | apps.irs.gov |
| The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman Foundation Inc | Boynton Beach, FL | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Barry Goldwater Educational Support Fund | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Van G Miller Family Charitable Foundation | Waterloo, IA | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Job Foundation | Mentoring | apps.irs.gov |
| Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc | Washington, DC | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Simpson College | Culver public policy center | apps.irs.gov |
| CRT Trust Andrew E Noble Memorial | Dallas, TX | 1 | $19,371 | $19,371 | Drake University | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Anna Beal Trust | Eagan, MN | 2 | $19,154 | $9,577 | Coe College | Scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Gwendolyn and Lucian L Hinecker Scholarship Trust | Marshalltown, IA | 2 | $19,000 | $11,000 | Central College | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| W D & Shirley Schafer-Ray Educational Trust | Creston, IA | 4 | $19,000 | $11,000 | Central College | Scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 10 | $18,846 | $10,000 | Graceland University | Other civic / community | apps.irs.gov |
| Ostlin Education Foundation Trust | Eagan, MN | 3 | $18,351 | $6,117 | Central College | Scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Gethmann Foundation | Marshalltown, IA | 2 | $18,000 | $13,000 | East Marshall Booster Club | Support of east marshall booster club | apps.irs.gov |
| Campbell Family Foundation Us Bank NA | Eagan, MN | 1 | $17,500 | $17,500 | Iowa State University Foundation | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Cockburn Res TW | Eagan, MN | 1 | $17,404 | $17,404 | Coe College | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Independence Bancshares Charitable Foundation Inc | Sumner, IA | 1 | $17,000 | $17,000 | Sumner Daycare and Learning Center Inc | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| LSB Foundation | Reinbeck, IA | 8 | $17,000 | $5,000 | Hawkeye Community College Foundation | Automation & robotics program support | apps.irs.gov |
| W E Ruebush Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 5 | $16,500 | $6,000 | Wartburg College | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation | Grinnell, IA | 6 | $15,700 | $10,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Annual GMG Foundation Scholarships 2025-2026 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kansky Walter & Ida Char Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | 4 | $15,500 | $5,000 | Coe College | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $15,237 | $15,237 | Wartburg College | General operating budget | apps.irs.gov |
| Carole and Milo Olson Family Foundation | Wautoma, WI | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Luther College | annual operating expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| De Witt Families Conduit Foundation | Holland, MI | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Northwestern College | Annual support | apps.irs.gov |
| Gaedke Charitable Trust | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | State University of Iowa Foundation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Harry Vermeer Family Foundation | Pella, IA | 2 | $15,000 | $10,000 | Dordt University | Educational | apps.irs.gov |
| Lois & Max Beren Foundation | Wichita, KS | 2 | $15,000 | $7,500 | Buena Vista University | Scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| McKee Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Central College | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Meinert Foundation Inc | Bettendorf, IA | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Rivermont Collegiate | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Oceanic Heritage Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Financial Aid | apps.irs.gov |
| Roehl Family Foundation | Maple Plain, MN | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Des Moines Christian School | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Shamrock Foods Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Maharishi International University | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | West Des Moines, IA | 11 | $14,500 | $5,000 | Everybody Wins-Iowa Inc | Funding for power read program | apps.irs.gov |
| Collins Margaret Testamentary Trus | Eagan, MN | 1 | $13,901 | $13,901 | Regina Foundation | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation | Iowa City, IA | 6 | $13,700 | $5,000 | Kirkwood Community College Foundation | General operating fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Mark and Barbara Hanawalt Charitable Trust | Waverly, IA | 2 | $13,000 | $7,000 | Wartburg College | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Ann Piper Scholarship Trust | Eagan, MN | 4 | $12,600 | $4,800 | Central College | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Agva Foundation | Mason City, IA | 2 | $12,500 | $10,000 | Noble Initiative Foundation | To improve child health care | apps.irs.gov |
| Harding Harrison W TW | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $12,000 | $12,000 | Drake University | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Jack Petteys Memorial Foundation | Brush, CO | 1 | $12,000 | $12,000 | Dordt University | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Mario and Alma Pastega Family Foundation | Corvallis, OR | 1 | $12,000 | $12,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Women in aerospace fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The Presser Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 4 | $12,000 | $3,000 | Drake University | Undergraduate scholar awards | apps.irs.gov |
| Maltbie McCosh Delano FD Ua M Maltbie | Chicago, IL | 1 | $11,977 | $11,977 | Upper Iowa University | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Delbert H Fraise Char FDN | Dallas, TX | 1 | $11,382 | $11,382 | St Ambrose University | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 28 | $11,275 | $1,000 | Concerned Inc | Vocational & technical schools | apps.irs.gov |
| CH& Helen Sheridan Tuw | Milwaukee, WI | 3 | $11,000 | $4,000 | Central College | Scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Lloyd A Fry Foundation | Chicago, IL | 2 | $11,000 | $10,000 | Drake University | Of this amount, $5,000 is for support of the alumni annual fund and $5,000 is for the refurbishing of the lounge area outside the lloyd a. fry media suite in meredith hall. | apps.irs.gov |
| Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation | Glencoe, IL | 1 | $11,000 | $11,000 | Maharishi International University | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | apps.irs.gov |
| Dorothy Daeges Scholarship Fund | Eagan, MN | 1 | $10,798 | $10,798 | Indian Hills Comm College Foundation | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Demco Charitable Foundation | Boyden, IA | 1 | $10,250 | $10,250 | Northwestern College | To support educational services | apps.irs.gov |
| Andersen Corporate Foundation | Bayport, MN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Des Moines Educational Foundation | Expanding skilled trades: modernizing labs for future builders | apps.irs.gov |
| Golder Family Foundation | Winnetka, IL | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Drake University | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Horace Dawson Foundation | Rockville, MD | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Simpson College | designated for theFrances L. Dawson Scholarship Fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Jeannette and H Peter Kriendler Char Trust | New York, NY | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | The Legacy Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Krause Family Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Buena Vista University | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Laurie and Reed Morian Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | St Ambrose University | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Lloyd Family Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | 2 | $10,000 | $5,000 | Shenandoah Iowa Education Foundation | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Martha & Joseph Schrodt Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 2 | $10,000 | $5,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Martin Family Foundation | Saratoga, CA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Coe College | Unrestricted charitable grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Meilan Foundation | Mercer Island, WA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | University of Northern Iowa Foundation | General Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Midwestone Bank Foundation | Iowa City, IA | 2 | $10,000 | $5,000 | Bobcat Legacy Foundation Inc | Installation of new turf field at western dubuque high in epworth, ia | apps.irs.gov |
| Oral Health International Foundation | Reston, VA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Iowa Dental Foundation | Dental program | apps.irs.gov |
| P&F MC Courtney Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | St Ambrose University | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert & Gaye Swaback Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Bettendorf Americana Inc | Educational,religious and other charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Ruth A Carver Foundation | Aspen, CO | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Cornell College | Educational | apps.irs.gov |
| Scharlepp Scholarship Trust | Sioux Falls, SD | 2 | $10,000 | $5,000 | Moc Floyd Valley Community School District Foundation | College scholarships to be awarded | apps.irs.gov |
| Sunshine Charitable Foundation | Libertyville, IL | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Ames Education Foundation | General Support Grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Susan Boswell Foundation Inc | Lebanon, MO | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Swanson Biggs Adams Family Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Drake University | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| The Butler Family Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | University of Dubuque | Momentum campaign | apps.irs.gov |
| The Finerty Family Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Drake University | Operating funds | apps.irs.gov |
| The J Paul Getty Trust | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Trustees of Grinnell College | Employee - arts and educational program | apps.irs.gov |
| The Klauer Foundation Trust XXXXX5009 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | University of Dubuque | General | apps.irs.gov |
| The Van Beek Family Foundation Van Beek | Hudson, SD | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Family Leader Foundation | Charitable donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward L Schwab Memorial Foundation Dacotah Bank | Aberdeen, SD | 3 | $9,833 | $5,800 | Dordt University | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Moore Scholarship Trust | Eagan, MN | 4 | $9,700 | $5,100 | Cornell College | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Ray Foundation Inc | Naples, FL | 1 | $9,500 | $9,500 | Eaa Chapter 327 | Flight simulator purchase | apps.irs.gov |
| Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $9,000 | $5,000 | North Iowa Area Community College Foundation | Bertha Stebens Fine Arts Scholarship Fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Dorothy E McCormack Charitable Trust | Sioux Center, IA | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Central Lyon School Foundation | Support for scholarships for central lyon students seeking post secondary education. | apps.irs.gov |
| Kay M Anderson Foundation | Shenandoah, IA | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Greater Shenandoah Foundation | Grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur W & Audrey F Smith Foundatio | Clear Lake, IA | 2 | $8,977 | $7,000 | Emmetsburg Educational Foundation | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Dillon Foundation | Sterling, IL | 1 | $8,750 | $8,750 | University of Dubuque | To support education/instruction | apps.irs.gov |
| Kaler Asa Trust for Graceland Univ | Eagan, MN | 1 | $8,500 | $8,500 | Graceland University | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Kibble Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $8,500 | $8,500 | Hiawatha Pto | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation | Smithville, MO | 2 | $8,500 | $5,000 | Sioux Center Christian School | General Support | apps.irs.gov |
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Bettendorf Public Library Foundation | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Jonathan F Reichert Foundationinc | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Dordt University | Purchase equipment | apps.irs.gov |
| La Amundson Ohana Foundation | Sleepy Eye, MN | 3 | $8,000 | $3,000 | Northwestern College | Scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Swift Family FDN | Orlando, FL | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | State University of Iowa Foundation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Oliveira R & D Foundation | West Melbourne, FL | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Luther College | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Art Bridges Inc | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $7,825 | $7,825 | Iowa State University Foundation | Support for programs that create transformative experiences connecting with diverse communities, engaging audiences in new ways, and highlighting interdisciplinary connections. | apps.irs.gov |
| Bardsley Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Cornell College | General contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Clarence and Olive Richards SCH | Eagan, MN | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Grand View University | Scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Daniel J & Ann L Krumm Charitable Trus | Ames, IA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Luther College | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Rad Charitable Trust | Storm Lake, IA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Friends of Storm Lake Public Library | educational | apps.irs.gov |
| Ray V Hewitt Foundation | Clear Lake, IA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Drake University | General donation | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ralph & Sylvia G Green Charita Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Drake University | John dee bright college | apps.irs.gov |
| Walden Charitable Foundation | Arnolds Park, IA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Morningside University | Donation to the cary conover endowed scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| William Randolph Hearst Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Drake University | JAP scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Yuma Community Foundation | Yuma, CO | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Drake University | Scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| William E McElroy Charitable Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $7,325 | $7,325 | Coe College | Scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Charlotte and William Hinson Charitable Foundation Trust | West Des Moines, IA | 3 | $7,000 | $4,000 | Cornell College | King chapel renovation | apps.irs.gov |
| Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation | Greenfield, IA | 4 | $7,000 | $2,000 | Career Edvantage | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| John H & Ann Ghrist Family Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 3 | $7,000 | $5,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Reiter Family Foundation | Littleton, CO | 2 | $7,000 | $5,000 | Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation | Bart appleton endowed scholarship | apps.irs.gov |
| Steen Family Foundation | Hopkins, MN | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Wartburg College | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 4 | $6,558 | $5,000 | Horizon Science Academy Des Moines | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Paul & Mary Collins Trust | Eagan, MN | 3 | $6,012 | $3,750 | Dordt University | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| Clizbe Family Foundation | Clinton, IA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | Scholarships | apps.irs.gov |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 4 | $6,000 | $2,500 | Ahstw School Pto | General Operating Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Ranch Spur Charitable Trust | Wayne, IL | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Drake University | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Roger & Ruth Lund Charitable Trust | Worcester, MA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Iowa State University Foundation | General | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Geisler-Penquite Foundation | Central College | Pella, IA | Endowment fund | $9,077,741 | apps.irs.gov |
| Scanlan Family Foundation | State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $3,925,998 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Gerdin Charitable Foundation | Luther College | Decorah, IA | Regents center renovation project | $3,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| BWD and SJD Family Foundation Inc | National Assistance Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $2,952,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| C Richard Stark Jr & Joan E Stark Foundation | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Support for the University | $2,395,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation Inc | Forest City, IA | General operating support | $1,025,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation | Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA | General operating | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Melva Bucksbaum Family Foundation | Drake University | Des Moines, IA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Smith Family Foundation | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bright Foundation | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Scholarships | $904,396 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation | Maharishi International University | Fairfield, IA | Unrestricted funds | $889,340 | apps.irs.gov |
| Schwartz Family Foundation | Maharishi International University | Fairfield, IA | Support for digital delivery and infrastructure development | $673,746 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fred Maytag Family Foundation | Central College | Pella, IA | 2025 grant awards - general support | $672,903 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ernst Family Foundation | Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Ongoing operating support | $525,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hall-Perrine Foundation | Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Westside public library building | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | Morningside University | Sioux City, IA | To support a call for concepts research project | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation | State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Wahls Therapeutic Lifestyle Fund | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bright Foundation | University of Northern Iowa Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | Scholarships | $494,686 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kahr Foundation-Ima | Family Leader Foundation | Urbandale, IA | General support | $494,169 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Purchase advanced technology designe | $425,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Therkildsen Charitable Foundation | Iowa State University FDN | Ames, IA | Charitiable contribution | $416,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stewardship Foundation | Dordt University | Sioux Center, IA | Charitable donation | $400,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edwin T Meredith Foundation | Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Educational | $400,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Underwood Family Foundation | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Operational | $390,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wellmark Foundation | State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Through this project, the effectiveness of the rural vitality coalition and the effectiveness of the processes utilized by the coalition for community assessment, engagement, and change will be evalua | $387,672 | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc | Southwest Iowa Technical Career Hub | Hastings, IA | Contribution for general purposes | $386,922 | apps.irs.gov |
| Beer Paul TW | Drake University | Des Moines, IA | General support grant | $382,727 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ronald and Jane Olson Foundation | Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Salzwedel Family Fund LTD | Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | General Operations | $345,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hall-Perrine Foundation | Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA | Small sport center expansion/renovations | $333,334 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lozier Foundation | Council Bluffs Schools Foundation Inc | Council Bluffs, IA | General operating support | $330,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ford Foundation | University of Northern Iowa Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | Core support for wilson college's business and community services program the iowa center for employee ownership for public education on broad-based employee ownership | $315,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Adler Schermer Foundation | Rivermont Collegiate | Bettendorf, IA | Academic excellence and maximizing the potential of each student | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Iowa West Foundation | Council Bluffs Schools Foundation | Council Bluffs, IA | Aspire investments - stars | $297,657 | apps.irs.gov |
| Reiman Foundation Inc | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | General Operations | $289,197 | apps.irs.gov |
| Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa | North Iowa Area Community College Foundation | Mason City, IA | Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs, Iowa Scholarship fund | $285,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard J Resch Foundation LTD | Graceland University | Lamoni, IA | Resch scholars and science & technology hall | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Burke Family Foundation | State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Radiation oncology (buatti) | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | Central College | Pella, IA | Scholarships | $244,150 | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | University of Northern Iowa Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | In support of underserved small business expansion | $230,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation | Des Moines Christian School | Urbandale, IA | Education | $202,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Forest City Education Foundation | Forest City, IA | Annual funding - senior awards night 2024 | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bentson Foundation | Iowa Law School Foundation | Iowa City, IA | General | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Roderick S Flossie R& Helen M Galloway Foundation | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Charitable contribution | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | Luther College | Decorah, IA | Support the acquisition of equipment | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation | Northwestern College | Orange City, IA | Education | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dewolf Family Foundation | State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Wellness program/mental health | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | Support a classroom technology impro | $185,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Iowa West Foundation | Iowa Western Community College Foundation | Council Bluffs, IA | Pottawattamie promise 2021-2022 | $183,624 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Renovate a laboratory for water qual | $175,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Joe Menges Trust | Upper Iowa University | Fayette, IA | Unrestricted general | $169,167 | apps.irs.gov |
| R J McElroy Trust | Hawkeye Comm College Foundation | Waterloo, IA | Scholarships/program support | $160,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hall-Perrine Foundation | Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | Cedar Rapids, IA | Renovation of building | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Investigate bacteria derived substan | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Study how blood and immune cells inf | $149,913 | apps.irs.gov |
| Yule Educational Tuw | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | General operating | $142,602 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bergstrom Foundation | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | General operating support - education | $136,665 | apps.irs.gov |
| Moore Family Foundation Inc | Central College | Pella, IA | Faculty grants | $135,065 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | Simpson College | Indianola, IA | Purchase technology for health scien | $135,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Carver statewide scholarship program | $134,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bergstrom Family Foundation | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Isu cyclone club / operating fund | $130,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | Northwestern College | Orange City, IA | Modernize a laboratory for nursing e | $130,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation Inc | Forest City, IA | Boman fine arts improvements | $130,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sledd Foundation Charitable | State University of Iowa FDN | Iowa City, IA | General support | $127,048 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Carver statewide scholarship program | $122,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lawson Family Charitable Foundation | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Greater university fund | $120,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Margaret B Barry Foundation | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Cancer Research | $115,823 | apps.irs.gov |
| Maltbie MC Cosh Delano Est XXXXX1000 | Upper Iowa University | Fayette, IA | General | $112,275 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Birkey Family Foundation | Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | General | $110,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation | Central College | Pella, IA | Education | $108,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation | Dordt University | Sioux Center, IA | Education | $106,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hni Charitable Foundation | The State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Education | $103,900 | apps.irs.gov |
| John and Cindy Family Foundation | Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Westside library campus | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Truenorth Legacy Foundation | Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Smickley Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Dordt University | Sioux Center, IA | General operating support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation | Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Johansen student center | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ford Foundation | Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Core support for the annual harkin international disability employment summit | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lloyd and Vivian Noble Foundation | Family Leader Foundation | Urbandale, IA | Operating fund | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Morgan E Cline Perpetual Charitable Foundation | Indian Hills Community College Foundation | Ottumwa, IA | Construction of new facility | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The McKnight Foundation | Iowa Farmers Union Education Foundation | Ames, IA | for general operating support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bobbie and Stanton Cook Family Foundation | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Stanton cook scholarship in veterinary medicine | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| James and Sharon Walker Charitable Foundation | Morningside University | Sioux City, IA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Simulation in motion-iowa endowment | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation | State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Research led by Dr. Terry Wahls | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Adler Schermer Foundation | The State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Schermer nursing fund, neurosurgery research and development fund, & ocular oncology excellence fund | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pauley CM for Cornell College | Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA | Unrestricted general | $96,663 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hni Charitable Foundation | The State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Education | $96,100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kao Family Foundation | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Organization's general charitable purposes | $93,964 | apps.irs.gov |
| Myron J Walker Trust | Iowa City Public Library Friends FDN | Iowa City, IA | General operating | $93,005 | apps.irs.gov |
| Myron J Walker Trust | State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Scholarship | $93,005 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Community support | $90,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Peter Kiewit Foundation | Iowa Western Community College Foundation | Council Bluffs, IA | To support vocational scholarships for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 cohorts. | $90,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Farm incubator & rural business resource center | $87,306 | apps.irs.gov |
| Duane Hinkle Charitable Foundation | Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Duane hinkle agriculture | $86,298 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Richard Morton Root and Ruth Bailey Root Charitable Trust Fund Ud 082103 | Central College | Pella, IA | Promote education | $86,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Richard Morton Root and Ruth Bailey Root Charitable Trust Fund Ud 082103 | Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Promote education | $86,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Richard Morton Root and Ruth Bailey Root Charitable Trust Fund Ud 082103 | Grand View University | Des Moines, IA | Promote education | $86,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Richard Morton Root and Ruth Bailey Root Charitable Trust Fund Ud 082103 | Simpson College | Indianola, IA | Promote education | $86,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc | Cornell College | Mt Vernon, IA | SEP Phase XVI | $83,250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | University of Northern Iowa Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | Support to connect rural iowa business owners with resources and the strategies necessary to successfully transition their business to employee ownership. 202206-12584 | $82,500 | 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.