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Who funds mental health and crisis intervention in Iowa: 56 foundations, $2.3 million in grants

56 private foundations paid 110 grants totaling $2,262,841 to mental health and crisis intervention 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 HWS Charitable Foundation Inc, with $445,000 in 1 grant.

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Cause
Mental health and crisis intervention
Recipients in
Iowa
Foundations
56
Grants
110
Total granted
$2,262,841

Foundations that funded mental health and crisis intervention in Iowa

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The HWS Charitable Foundation IncCedar Rapids, IA1$445,000$445,000Ellipsis IncChild welfare emergency shelter supportapps.irs.gov
John Ruan Foundation TrustUrbandale, IA2$252,500$250,000EllipsisYouth Activitiesapps.irs.gov
The Noble FoundationWest Des Moines, IA1$250,000$250,000EllipsisGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Wayne and Nan Kocourek FoundationBuffalo Grove, IL1$200,000$200,000Tanager PlaceTo support operational and program expenses.apps.irs.gov
Emc Insurance FoundationDes Moines, IA2$192,450$166,500Orchard PlaceFor general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organizationapps.irs.gov
The Peters Family FoundationNew York, NY1$125,000$125,000Empowering AbilitiesUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Susan J Glazer FoundationDes Moines, IA1$100,000$100,000EllipsisHealth human servicesapps.irs.gov
Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse FoundationCedar Rapids, IA1$92,120$92,120Tanager PlaceGeneral operating budgetapps.irs.gov
Pritzker Family FoundationChicago, IL1$78,000$78,000Iowa Aces 360Research and education on family economic stabilityapps.irs.gov
Vermeer Charitable FoundationPella, IA2$52,000$50,000Discover Hope 517Charitableapps.irs.gov
Schwartz Family FoundationFairfield, IA1$50,000$50,000PTSD Relief NowSupport for the east africa fundapps.irs.gov
The Hall-Perrine FoundationCedar Rapids, IA1$50,000$50,000Tanager PlaceTherapeutic childcareapps.irs.gov
John and Cindy Family FoundationAnkeny, IA1$40,000$40,000Tanager PlaceBridge to the future scholarshipapps.irs.gov
Iowa West FoundationCouncil Bluffs, IA2$33,967$26,250Nami Southwest IowaNami southwest iowa fy25 general operating supportapps.irs.gov
The McIntyre FoundationLawrence, KS1$33,000$33,000Tanager PlaceGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
United Fire Group FoundationCedar Rapids, IA2$30,000$25,000Tanager PlaceProvide funds for service to communityapps.irs.gov
Telligen Community InitiativeWest Des Moines, IA1$25,000$25,000Iowa Aces 360The organizational data capacity and infrastructure project will advance the capacity of iowa aces 360 for internal and external data collection and visualization.apps.irs.gov
The Karena Lee Adler FoundationWilmington, DE1$25,000$25,000Ellipsis IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs IowaWilmington, DE1$20,000$20,000Central Springs Ag Ed Boosters IncorporatedCentral Springs AgEd Curriculum and FFA Chapterapps.irs.gov
The Seidler FoundationDes Moines, IA1$20,000$20,000Orchard PlaceGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Hubbell-Waterman FNDNDavenport, IA1$15,900$15,900West End Alano ClubGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Todd and Mary Heistand Family FoundationWoodbine, IA1$12,000$12,000Nami Southwest IowaOperatingapps.irs.gov
Des Moines Area Association of Realtors FoundationWest Des Moines, IA2$10,400$5,200House of MercyMental health,crisis intervention. alcohol, drug abuse treatmentapps.irs.gov
New Hope FoundationMuscatine, IA1$8,000$8,000House of HopeCharitable, educational, help for the poorapps.irs.gov
Empowering Others the Signature FoundationUrbandale, IA1$7,500$7,500Orchard PlaceAssist missionapps.irs.gov
Greenstate FoundationNorth Liberty, IA2$7,500$5,000Tanager PlaceTanager's cdf freedom schoolsapps.irs.gov
Iowa Lakes Electric Members Charitable FoundationEstherville, IA2$7,000$5,000Discovery House IncBathroom remodelapps.irs.gov
Kepros Family FoundationCedar Rapids, IA1$6,000$6,000Tanager PlaceDonationapps.irs.gov
Charles H Stout FoundationReno, NV2$5,000$2,500Exceptional Opportunities IncExceptional day on the bayapps.irs.gov
Grey Sparrow FoundationWest Des Moines, IA1$5,000$5,000Marthas House of Hope IncMissions/outreach/educationapps.irs.gov
Henry G & Norma Peterson Charitable TrustMilwaukee, WI1$5,000$5,000EllipsisGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
John K and Luise V Hanson FoundationForest City, IA1$5,000$5,000Alano Society of Clear Lake IncReroof clubhouseapps.irs.gov
John P & Lawrence J Giacoletto FNDMarion, IA1$5,000$5,000Tanager PlaceFreedom schools stem programmingapps.irs.gov
Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family FoundationDes Moines, IA1$5,000$5,000EllipsisCommunity bettermentapps.irs.gov
Schoen Family Charitable TrustLoudon, TN1$5,000$5,000Area Substance Abuse Councildiapers for moms in ASAC progapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA37$4,670$586Sail On and Fly High IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ita Group FoundationWest Des Moines, IA1$4,000$4,000EllipsisGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
R & R Realty Group FoundationWest Des Moines, IA1$4,000$4,000EllipsisGeneral operating budgetapps.irs.gov
The Braun Family FoundationCedar Falls, IA2$3,000$2,000Lets Start TalkingUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Forst FoundationFort Washington, PA1$3,000$3,000North Fayette Valley Community CoalitionOperating supportapps.irs.gov
Medical Associates Foundation of DubuqueDubuque, IA1$2,500$2,500Nami DubuqueCorp sponsor sunset walk & program supportapps.irs.gov
RPC Inc Charitable FoundationIowa City, IA1$2,500$2,500Iowa City Sober LivingFor unrestricted use by recipientapps.irs.gov
RedirectAnn Arbor, MI1$2,500$2,500Tanager PlaceUnrestricted, general operatingapps.irs.gov
The Merchants Bonding Company FoundationWest Des Moines, IA1$2,500$2,500Orchard PlaceProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Athene Charitable FoundationWest Des Moines, IA1$2,000$2,000Iowa Remembers IncCivic & communityapps.irs.gov
Alliant Energy Foundation IncMadison, WI5$1,611$500Iowa City Sober LivingMatching giftapps.irs.gov
The Linge FoundationWaterloo, IA2$1,118$1,000Tanager PlaceThe center at tanager place supportapps.irs.gov
Deb & Bob Pulver FoundationWest Des Moines, IA1$1,000$1,000EllipsisGeneral operating budgetapps.irs.gov
Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family FoundationDes Moines, IA1$1,000$1,000Bridges of IowaGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Weiler FoundationKnoxville, IA2$1,000$500Steps of Hope IowaGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
William C Knapp Charitable FDNWest Des Moines, IA1$1,000$1,000Orchard PlaceGeneral operating budgetapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO2$900$500Northwest Iowa Mental Health CenterMental health, crisis interventionapps.irs.gov
Pella Rolscreen FoundationPella, IA2$525$500Orchard PlaceGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Mid-Iowa Health FoundationDes Moines, IA1$500$500Orchard Place2025 director designated grant - carrie cloggapps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL1$100$100Orchard PlaceGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation IncOttumwa, IA1$80$80Southern Iowa Mental Health Center$40m celebration: community-selected donationapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The HWS Charitable Foundation IncEllipsis IncJohnston, IAChild welfare emergency shelter support$445,000apps.irs.gov
The Noble FoundationEllipsisJohnston, IAGeneral purpose$250,000apps.irs.gov
John Ruan Foundation TrustEllipsisJohnston, IAYouth Activities$250,000apps.irs.gov
Wayne and Nan Kocourek FoundationTanager PlaceCedar Rapids, IATo support operational and program expenses.$200,000apps.irs.gov
Emc Insurance FoundationOrchard PlaceDes Moines, IAFor general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization$166,500apps.irs.gov
The Peters Family FoundationEmpowering AbilitiesDavenport, IAUnrestricted$125,000apps.irs.gov
Susan J Glazer FoundationEllipsisJohnston, IAHealth human services$100,000apps.irs.gov
Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse FoundationTanager PlaceCedar Rapids, IAGeneral operating budget$92,120apps.irs.gov
Pritzker Family FoundationIowa Aces 360Des Moines, IAResearch and education on family economic stability$78,000apps.irs.gov
Vermeer Charitable FoundationDiscover Hope 517Newton, IACharitable$50,000apps.irs.gov
Schwartz Family FoundationPTSD Relief NowFairfield, IASupport for the east africa fund$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Hall-Perrine FoundationTanager PlaceCedar Rapids, IATherapeutic childcare$50,000apps.irs.gov
John and Cindy Family FoundationTanager PlaceCedar Rapids, IABridge to the future scholarship$40,000apps.irs.gov
The McIntyre FoundationTanager PlaceCedar Rapids, IAGeneral purposes$33,000apps.irs.gov
Iowa West FoundationNami Southwest IowaNeola, IANami southwest iowa fy25 general operating support$26,250apps.irs.gov
Emc Insurance FoundationEllipsisJohnston, IAFor general support or for a capital fund drive of the respective organization$25,950apps.irs.gov
The Karena Lee Adler FoundationEllipsis IncJohnston, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$25,000apps.irs.gov
Telligen Community InitiativeIowa Aces 360Des Moines, IAThe organizational data capacity and infrastructure project will advance the capacity of iowa aces 360 for internal and external data collection and visualization.$25,000apps.irs.gov
United Fire Group FoundationTanager PlaceCedar Rapids, IAProvide funds for service to community$25,000apps.irs.gov
Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs IowaCentral Springs Ag Ed Boosters IncorporatedNora Springs, IACentral Springs AgEd Curriculum and FFA Chapter$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Seidler FoundationOrchard PlaceDes Moines, IAGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Hubbell-Waterman FNDNWest End Alano ClubDavenport, IAGeneral operating$15,900apps.irs.gov
Todd and Mary Heistand Family FoundationNami Southwest IowaNeola, IAOperating$12,000apps.irs.gov
New Hope FoundationHouse of HopeCedar Rapids, IACharitable, educational, help for the poor$8,000apps.irs.gov
Iowa West FoundationNami Southwest IowaNeola, IANami southwest iowa fy24 program support$7,717apps.irs.gov
Empowering Others the Signature FoundationOrchard PlaceDes Moines, IAAssist mission$7,500apps.irs.gov
Kepros Family FoundationTanager PlaceCedar Rapids, IADonation$6,000apps.irs.gov
Des Moines Area Association of Realtors FoundationHouse of MercyDes Moines, IAMental health,crisis intervention. alcohol, drug abuse treatment$5,200apps.irs.gov
Des Moines Area Association of Realtors FoundationOrchard PlaceDes Moines, IAServices for children with mental and behavioral health problems$5,200apps.irs.gov
John K and Luise V Hanson FoundationAlano Society of Clear Lake IncClear Lake, IAReroof clubhouse$5,000apps.irs.gov
Schoen Family Charitable TrustArea Substance Abuse CouncilCedar Rapids, IAdiapers for moms in ASAC prog$5,000apps.irs.gov
United Fire Group FoundationArea Substance Abuse CouncilCedar Rapids, IAProvide funds for service to community$5,000apps.irs.gov
Iowa Lakes Electric Members Charitable FoundationDiscovery House IncSpirit Lake, IABathroom remodel$5,000apps.irs.gov
Henry G & Norma Peterson Charitable TrustEllipsisJohnston, IAGeneral operating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family FoundationEllipsisJohnston, IACommunity betterment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Grey Sparrow FoundationMarthas House of Hope IncGilbert, IAMissions/outreach/education$5,000apps.irs.gov
John P & Lawrence J Giacoletto FNDTanager PlaceCedar Rapids, IAFreedom schools stem programming$5,000apps.irs.gov
Greenstate FoundationTanager PlaceCedar Rapids, IATanager's cdf freedom schools$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ita Group FoundationEllipsisJohnston, IAGeneral fund$4,000apps.irs.gov
R & R Realty Group FoundationEllipsisJohnston, IAGeneral operating budget$4,000apps.irs.gov
The Forst FoundationNorth Fayette Valley Community CoalitionElgin, IAOperating support$3,000apps.irs.gov
Charles H Stout FoundationExceptional Opportunities IncAlgona, IAExceptional day on the bay$2,500apps.irs.gov
Charles H Stout FoundationExceptional Opportunities IncAlgona, IALife opportunities$2,500apps.irs.gov
RPC Inc Charitable FoundationIowa City Sober LivingIowa City, IAFor unrestricted use by recipient$2,500apps.irs.gov
Medical Associates Foundation of DubuqueNami DubuqueDubuque, IACorp sponsor sunset walk & program support$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Merchants Bonding Company FoundationOrchard PlaceDes Moines, IAProgram support$2,500apps.irs.gov
John Ruan Foundation TrustOrchard PlaceDes Moines, IAHealth Services and Related Activities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Greenstate FoundationOrchard PlaceDes Moines, IAHand in hand's inclusive child care$2,500apps.irs.gov
RedirectTanager PlaceCedar Rapids, IAUnrestricted, general operating$2,500apps.irs.gov
Athene Charitable FoundationIowa Remembers IncGrimes, IACivic & community$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Braun Family FoundationLets Start TalkingCedar Falls, IAUnrestricted$2,000apps.irs.gov
Iowa Lakes Electric Members Charitable FoundationNorthwest Iowa Mental Health CenterSpencer, IATherapy furnishings for autumns center.$2,000apps.irs.gov
Vermeer Charitable FoundationTeen Challenge of the MidlandsColfax, IACharitable$2,000apps.irs.gov
Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family FoundationBridges of IowaDes Moines, IAGeneral operations$1,000apps.irs.gov
Deb & Bob Pulver FoundationEllipsisJohnston, IAGeneral operating budget$1,000apps.irs.gov
William C Knapp Charitable FDNOrchard PlaceDes Moines, IAGeneral operating budget$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Linge FoundationTanager PlaceCedar Rapids, IAThe center at tanager place support$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Braun Family FoundationWessys Wonder FoundationWaterloo, IAUnrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSail On and Fly High IncCouncil Bluffs, IAGeneral support$586apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNational Alliance On Mental Illness-Iowa IncDes Moines, IAGeneral support$579apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEllipsisJohnston, IAGeneral support$577apps.irs.gov
Alliant Energy Foundation IncIowa City Sober LivingIowa City, IAMatching gift$500apps.irs.gov
Alliant Energy Foundation IncNami DubuqueDubuque, IAMatching gift$500apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationNorthwest Iowa Mental Health CenterSpencer, IAMental health, crisis intervention$500apps.irs.gov
Mid-Iowa Health FoundationOrchard PlaceDes Moines, IA2025 director designated grant - carrie clogg$500apps.irs.gov
Pella Rolscreen FoundationOrchard PlaceDes Moines, IAGeneral operations$500apps.irs.gov
Weiler FoundationSteps of Hope IowaBondurant, IAGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Weiler FoundationYour Life MattersKnoxville, IAGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSail On and Fly High IncCouncil BLFS, IAMental health, crisis intervention$400apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTeen Challenge of the Midlands IncColfax, IAGeneral support$339apps.irs.gov
Alliant Energy Foundation IncNational Alliance On Mental Illness-Iowa IncDes Moines, IAMatching gift$312apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOrchard PlaceDes Moines, IAGeneral support$261apps.irs.gov
Alliant Energy Foundation IncTanager PlaceCedar Rapids, IAMatching gift$260apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGigis Playhouse IncWindsor Heights, IAGeneral support$216apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHouse of HopeCedar Rapids, IAGeneral support$212apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSoutwest Iowa Families IncClarinda, IAGeneral support$208apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTanager PlaceCedar Rapids, IAGeneral support$194apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNorth Fayette Valley Community Coalition IncElgin, IAGeneral support$160apps.irs.gov
The Linge FoundationTanager PlaceCedar Rapids, IAGeneral operating support$118apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEyerly-Ball Community Mental Health ServicesDes Moines, IAGeneral support$108apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSouthern Iowa Mental Health CenterOttumwa, IAGeneral support$107apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDiscover Hope 517Newton, IAGeneral support$104apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBiblical Restoration Ministries IncSioux City, IAGeneral support$100apps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationOrchard PlaceDes Moines, IAGeneral exempt purpose$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNami Southwest IowaNeola, IAGeneral support$89apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNami Linn CountyCedar Rapids, IAGeneral support$82apps.irs.gov
Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation IncSouthern Iowa Mental Health CenterOttumwa, IA$40m celebration: community-selected donation$80apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationArea Substance Abuse Council IncCedar Rapids, IAGeneral support$71apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJBR FoundationMount Pleasant, IAGeneral support$70apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPeer Support FoundationJohnston, IAGeneral support$64apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationIowa City Sober LivingIowa City, IAGeneral support$61apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCommunity and Family ResourcesFort Dodge, IAGeneral support$54apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAssault Care Center Extending Shelter & SupportAmes, IAGeneral support$52apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRetrogradeKalona, IAGeneral support$43apps.irs.gov
Alliant Energy Foundation IncArea Substance Abuse CouncilCedar Rapids, IAMatching gift$39apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMothers On the FrontlineIowa City, IAGeneral support$37apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAddam C Medina FoundationDes Moines, IAGeneral support$36apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHouse of MercyDes Moines, IAGeneral support$36apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNami Northeast IowaDecorah, IAGeneral support$34apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNami DubuqueDubuque, IAGeneral support$29apps.irs.gov

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