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Who funds recreation and sports in Iowa: 90 foundations, $2.1 million in grants
90 private foundations paid 355 grants totaling $2,118,872 to recreation and sports nonprofits in Iowa, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation, with $545,257 in 1 grant.
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- Cause
- Recreation and sports
- Recipients in
- Iowa
- Foundations
- 90
- Grants
- 355
- Total granted
- $2,118,872
Foundations that funded recreation and sports in Iowa
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation | Grinnell, IA | 1 | $545,257 | $545,257 | Ahrens Park Foundation | Operating Funds, Capital Purchases | apps.irs.gov |
| Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc | Ottumwa, IA | 6 | $443,980 | $400,000 | Southeast Iowa Sports Commission | Sports complex | apps.irs.gov |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | Pella, IA | 18 | $106,500 | $69,500 | Iowa State Fair Foundation | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Burnett Family Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pearle and Glen Foundation | San Bernardino, CA | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Audubon Recreation Foundation Inc | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Watts Family Foundation | Coralville, IA | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Arenaco | For unrestricted use by recipient | apps.irs.gov |
| The Chesterman Family Foundation | Sioux City, IA | 2 | $90,000 | $50,000 | Siouxland Sports Academy | To further programs of the organization | apps.irs.gov |
| First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation | Mason City, IA | 4 | $51,000 | $25,000 | Cedar River Recreation and Fine Arts | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ryan Family Foundation | Jericho, NY | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Youth Sports Foundation | General use | apps.irs.gov |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Forest City, IA | 5 | $38,000 | $10,000 | Garner Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Duesey days 2025 | apps.irs.gov |
| Truenorth Legacy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $34,000 | $20,000 | Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | 2 | $26,000 | $20,000 | Dysart Pickleball Organization | Capital - construction of pickleball courts | apps.irs.gov |
| Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $25,270 | $25,270 | Linn County Trails Association | General operating budget | apps.irs.gov |
| Thomson Charitable Foundation | Cresco, IA | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Floyd County Fair Society | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Audubon State Bank Charitable Foundation | Audubon, IA | 1 | $23,450 | $23,450 | Audubon Recreation Foundation | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| John J & Judy A Arledge Charitable | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $23,000 | $23,000 | Burlington Tennis Association | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 7 | $23,000 | $12,500 | South Hardin Athletic Booster Club Inc | Member co-op matches | apps.irs.gov |
| Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation | Waterloo, IA | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Friends of Cedar Valley Sports & Entertainment Commission | Sponsor golf tournament | apps.irs.gov |
| Ringgold County Community Foundation Inc | Winterset, IA | 1 | $18,900 | $18,900 | Ringgold County Bowling Association | Recreational activities in underserved area | apps.irs.gov |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 22 | $17,883 | $3,500 | Mitchell County Mountain Goats | Matching gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Henry Family Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 3 | $15,000 | $5,000 | Can Play | General operating fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Otto Schoitz Foundation | Waterloo, IA | 1 | $12,500 | $12,500 | I Believe Leadership & Sports Academy | Operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| United Fire Group Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 3 | $12,500 | $5,000 | Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor | Provide funds for service to community | apps.irs.gov |
| The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 3 | $10,600 | $10,000 | Des Moines Carousel Foundation | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Warren Htimmerman Charitable Trust | Carroll, IA | 3 | $10,500 | $5,000 | Breda Recreation League | Lighting | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 168 | $10,217 | $487 | Iowa Special Olympics Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Anne Thorne Weaver Family Foundation Inc | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Lakes Area Dog Park | Annual contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| First Security Foundation | Charles City, IA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Rudd Community Betterment | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Gabus Foundation | Urbandale, IA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Can Play | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| William M & Donna J Hoaglin Foundation Inc | Mt Pleasant, IA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Salem Recreation Association | New concession stand | apps.irs.gov |
| Iowa Lakes Electric Members Charitable Foundation | Estherville, IA | 3 | $9,800 | $4,000 | Hudsons Crew | Pocahontas splash pad funded by hudson's crew | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bill & Phyllis Lane Foundation | Marshalltown, IA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Emergency Food Box | Grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Brouwer Family Foundation | Oskaloosa, IA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Moyer Elite | Moyer Elite Wrestling Facility | apps.irs.gov |
| Grace Bott Millar Charitable Trust | Keokuk, IA | 2 | $5,500 | $3,000 | Rand Park Pavilion Commission | Advertising | apps.irs.gov |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 2 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Davenport Challenger League Inc | Grant for youth sports | apps.irs.gov |
| Duroe Family Foundation | Waterloo, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area | General Fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Farrer Endowment Foundation | Mason City, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Mrom Inc | Capital improvement | apps.irs.gov |
| Lisa and Mike McGrath Family Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Linn County Trails Association | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Premier Communications Foundation | Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Friends of Doon Foundation | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Sonnentag American Foundation Inc | Marathon, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Can Play | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Stewart Family Foundation | Rock Rapids, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Lyon County Fair Association | Providing of financial relief to assist the fair in restoring their facilities due to damage from the june 2024 flood disaster. | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pinh Foundation | Jupiter, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | HRC Foundation | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 9 | $4,550 | $1,000 | Ames Minor Hockey Association | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics | apps.irs.gov |
| Greenberg Foundation | Sioux City, IA | 2 | $4,250 | $2,750 | Siouxland Sports Academy | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| New Charitable Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 6 | $4,000 | $1,000 | Monona County Fair Association | County fairs | apps.irs.gov |
| Anderson Family Charitable Foundation Trust | Columbia, MO | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Track Guy Foundation | Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Ita Group Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 3 | $3,500 | $2,000 | Can Play | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust | Mason City, IA | 2 | $3,484 | $2,250 | Butler County Shooting Sports | Educational youth program and repair | apps.irs.gov |
| Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc | Tenth Annual Picnics and Performances | apps.irs.gov |
| The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | Ankeny, IA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Granny Basketball League Inc | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The Robert Schwan-Anne Kriescher Charitable Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | One More Mile Charities | To support holiday streakers in their mission to inspire a healthier lifestyle through daily exercise and to support children and families with health needs both financially and spiritually. | apps.irs.gov |
| LSB Foundation | Reinbeck, IA | 3 | $2,900 | $2,000 | I Believe Leadership and Sports Academy | Empoyering men summit support | apps.irs.gov |
| Brownell Family Foundation | Grinnell, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Grinnell Sure Shots Inc | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Flynn Family Foundation | Epworth, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Iowa Sports Expo Group Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Sehgal Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Can Play | Support the charitable purpose of providing an environment for the underserved youth in the des moines community to play and build self-confidence | apps.irs.gov |
| The Vredenburg Foundation | Chariton, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Chariton Girls Softball League | Parking LotImprovements | apps.irs.gov |
| The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Iowa Youth Athletic Foundation | Financial assistance for youth who can't afford sports equipment and fees | apps.irs.gov |
| St Paul Lutheran Church Mission Endowment | Lime Springs, IA | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | Lime Springs Community Club | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Stephen R and Joanne Hammes Familycharitable Foundation | Tiffin, IA | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 | Linn County Trails Association | Program Support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Growmark Foundation | Bloomington, IL | 3 | $1,700 | $1,500 | Butler County Fair Association | For support of agricultural activities | apps.irs.gov |
| Raccoon Valley Bank Charitable Foundation | Perry, IA | 2 | $1,500 | $1,000 | Iowa State Fair Foundation | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Lions Youth Softball | Other civic / community | apps.irs.gov |
| Weiler Foundation | Knoxville, IA | 2 | $1,500 | $1,000 | Bussey Little League | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Leon and Sharon Kaufman Foundation | Highland Park, IL | 1 | $1,356 | $1,356 | Rise 2 Greatness | Unrestricted charitable gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Mark & Kathy Larson Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 2 | $1,250 | $1,000 | Des Moines Carousel Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor | General exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Grace Hughes Foundation | Lime Springs, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Lime Springs Community Club | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Great West Casualty Company Foundation | South Sioux City, NE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Siouxland Youth Hockey Association | Charitable Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Iowa Savings Bank Charitable Foundation | Carroll, IA | 3 | $1,000 | $500 | Guthrie County Fair Foundation | Unrestricted use | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary Iva Gittins Knouse Trust Uw | Eagan, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Quad Cities Sports Initiative Inc | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc | Moberly, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Des Moines Maker Space | Donation summit middle school rocket | apps.irs.gov |
| Special People in Need | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Girls Can Camp | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Tomson Family Foundation Trust | Mason City, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Mason City Soccer Club | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| William C Knapp Charitable FDN | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Polk City Friends of the Parks | General operating budget | apps.irs.gov |
| Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation | East Dubuque, IL | 1 | $800 | $800 | Marion Park and Recreation Foundation Inc | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | apps.irs.gov |
| Ezcorp Foundation | Rollingwood, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Decatur County 4-H & Ffa Fair Association | General Operating Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Home State Bank Charitable Foundation | Jefferson, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Greene County Fair Foundation | Friends of the Fair | apps.irs.gov |
| Scott Richards North Star Charitable Foundation Dba Scott Richards North Star | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Flash Baseball | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Sirk Family Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Youth Development Through Golf | General gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable FDTN | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Waverly Area Swim Club | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Assurant Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $425 | $425 | Sailor Nation Inc | Financial Assistance | apps.irs.gov |
| South Story Bank Charitable Foundation | Huxley, IA | 1 | $400 | $400 | Ballard Athletic Booster Club | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Gary Wicklund Family Foundation | Coralville, IA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Iowa Bicycle Coalition | Education/Culture | apps.irs.gov |
| Schneider National Foundation Inc | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Two Rivers Martial Arts | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $200 | $200 | Miracle League of Sioux City | Volunteer program | apps.irs.gov |
| Lions Boys Basketball Club Inc | Urbandale, IA | 1 | $115 | $115 | Blue Jay Basketball Club | Tournaments | apps.irs.gov |
| American Express Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $60 | $60 | Iowa Special Olympics Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Cambridge Foundation Inc | Fairfield, IA | 1 | $50 | $50 | Fairfield Arts and Convention Center | General operating fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Usg Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25 | $25 | Iowa Special Olympics Inc | Community & Civic | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude W & Dolly Ahrens Foundation | Ahrens Park Foundation | Grinnell, IA | Operating Funds, Capital Purchases | $545,257 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc | Southeast Iowa Sports Commission | Ottumwa, IA | Sports complex | $400,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Watts Family Foundation | Arenaco | Coralville, IA | For unrestricted use by recipient | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pearle and Glen Foundation | Audubon Recreation Foundation Inc | Audubon, IA | General fund | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Burnett Family Foundation | Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | Iowa State Fair Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $69,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Chesterman Family Foundation | Siouxland Sports Academy | Sioux City, IA | To further programs of the organization | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ryan Family Foundation | Youth Sports Foundation | Muscatine, IA | General use | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Chesterman Family Foundation | Sioux City Parks and Recreation Foundation | Sioux City, IA | To further programs of the organization | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc | Wapello County Trails Council | Ottumwa, IA | Phase i oxbow trail project | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse Foundation | Linn County Trails Association | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating budget | $25,270 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation | Cedar River Recreation and Fine Arts | Osage, IA | General support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Thomson Charitable Foundation | Floyd County Fair Society | Charles City, IA | General Operations | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Audubon State Bank Charitable Foundation | Audubon Recreation Foundation | Audubon, IA | General Operations | $23,450 | apps.irs.gov |
| John J & Judy A Arledge Charitable | Burlington Tennis Association | Burlington, IA | General operating | $23,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Truenorth Legacy Foundation | Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor | Cedar Rapids, IA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation | Dysart Pickleball Organization | Dysart, IA | Capital - construction of pickleball courts | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation | Friends of Cedar Valley Sports & Entertainment Commission | Waterloo, IA | Sponsor golf tournament | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ringgold County Community Foundation Inc | Ringgold County Bowling Association | Mount Ayr, IA | Recreational activities in underserved area | $18,900 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation | Floyd County Fair Society | Charles City, IA | General support | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Truenorth Legacy Foundation | Prospect Meadows Inc | Marion, IA | Prospect Meadows Sustainability Campaign | $14,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Otto Schoitz Foundation | I Believe Leadership & Sports Academy | Waterloo, IA | Operating support | $12,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | South Hardin Athletic Booster Club Inc | Eldora, IA | Member co-op matches | $12,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | Carroll Action Shooting Sports Inc | Carroll, IA | General operations | $10,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gabus Foundation | Can Play | West Des Moines, IA | General purpose | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | Des Moines Carousel Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Program support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Garner Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Garner, IA | Duesey days 2025 | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc | Iowa Special Olympics Inc | Grimes, IA | Special olympics | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Anne Thorne Weaver Family Foundation Inc | Lakes Area Dog Park | Okoboji, IA | Annual contribution | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation | North Iowa Fair Association | Mason City, IA | Naming right to the north iowa recreational arena building | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Security Foundation | Rudd Community Betterment | Mason City, IA | General fund | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| William M & Donna J Hoaglin Foundation Inc | Salem Recreation Association | Salem, IA | New concession stand | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Swea City Improvement League | Swea City, IA | Inclusive playground | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Winnebago County Fair Association | Thompson, IA | Exhibit hall phase 3 | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bill & Phyllis Lane Foundation | Emergency Food Box | Marshalltown, IA | Grant | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brouwer Family Foundation | Moyer Elite | Oskaloosa, IA | Moyer Elite Wrestling Facility | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation | Butler County Shooting Sports | Clarksville, IA | Capital for trap house equipment | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | Clay Feathers Inc | Coon Rapids, IA | General operations | $5,300 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Fire Group Foundation | Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Warren Htimmerman Charitable Trust | Breda Recreation League | Breda, IA | Lighting | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Henry Family Foundation | Can Play | Des Moines, IA | General operating fund | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sonnentag American Foundation Inc | Can Play | West Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Premier Communications Foundation | Friends of Doon Foundation | Doon, IA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pinh Foundation | HRC Foundation | Humboldt, IA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Henry Family Foundation | Iowa Bicycle Coalition | Coralville, IA | General operating fund | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Henry Family Foundation | Iowa Pga Foundation | Riverside, IA | General operating fund | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lisa and Mike McGrath Family Foundation | Linn County Trails Association | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Fire Group Foundation | Linn County Trails Association | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stewart Family Foundation | Lyon County Fair Association | Rock Rapids, IA | Providing of financial relief to assist the fair in restoring their facilities due to damage from the june 2024 flood disaster. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Mrom | Mason City, IA | Rock steady move to mall location | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Farrer Endowment Foundation | Mrom Inc | Mason City, IA | Capital improvement | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Duroe Family Foundation | Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area | Waterloo, IA | General Fund | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | Siouxland Junior Adaptive Sports | Sioux Center, IA | General operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | Waverly Softball Association Inc | Waverly, IA | General operations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Iowa Lakes Electric Members Charitable Foundation | Hudsons Crew | Rolfe, IA | Pocahontas splash pad funded by hudson's crew | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Iowa Lakes Electric Members Charitable Foundation | Swea City Improvement League | Swea City, IA | Inclusive playground | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc | Wapello County Trails Council | Ottumwa, IA | Trails and art | $3,900 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Mitchell County Mountain Goats | Osage, IA | Matching gift | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Anderson Family Charitable Foundation Trust | Track Guy Foundation | Tiffin, IA | Education | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Garwin Enrichment League | Garwin, IA | Matching gift | $3,450 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation | Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc | Clear Lake, IA | Tenth Annual Picnics and Performances | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Davenport Challenger League Inc | Davenport, IA | Grant for youth sports | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Garner Community Center Inc | Garner, IA | Roofing drainage project | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Warren Htimmerman Charitable Trust | Glidden Ralston Shooting Sports | Glidden, IA | Trap thrower | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | Granny Basketball League Inc | McGregor, IA | General fund | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Robert Schwan-Anne Kriescher Charitable Foundation | One More Mile Charities | Ankeny, IA | To support holiday streakers in their mission to inspire a healthier lifestyle through daily exercise and to support children and families with health needs both financially and spiritually. | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grace Bott Millar Charitable Trust | Rand Park Pavilion Commission | Keokuk, IA | Advertising | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Greenberg Foundation | Siouxland Sports Academy | Sioux City, IA | Support | $2,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sehgal Foundation | Can Play | West Des Moines, IA | Support the charitable purpose of providing an environment for the underserved youth in the des moines community to play and build self-confidence | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Vredenburg Foundation | Chariton Girls Softball League | Chariton, IA | Parking LotImprovements | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brownell Family Foundation | Grinnell Sure Shots Inc | Grinnell, IA | Charitable | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Flynn Family Foundation | Iowa Sports Expo Group Inc | Dubuque, IA | General support | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | Iowa Youth Athletic Foundation | Ames, IA | Financial assistance for youth who can't afford sports equipment and fees | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grace Bott Millar Charitable Trust | Keokuk Parks Foundation | Keokuk, IA | Renovations | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Fire Group Foundation | Linn County Trails Association | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Warren Htimmerman Charitable Trust | Maple River Area Park Inc | Carroll, IA | Paint | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | Spirit Lake Youth Athletics | Spirit Lake, IA | Member co-op matches | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | The Big Four Fair Association | Nashua, IA | Member co-op matches | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | West Point Community Club Inc | West Point, IA | Independent retailer match | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust | Butler County Shooting Sports | Clarksville, IA | Educational youth program and repair | $2,250 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Paul Lutheran Church Mission Endowment | Lime Springs Community Club | Lime Springs, IA | Donation | $2,250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stephen R and Joanne Hammes Familycharitable Foundation | Linn County Trails Association | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program Support | $2,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ita Group Foundation | Can Play | West Des Moines, IA | General fund | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| LSB Foundation | I Believe Leadership and Sports Academy | Waterloo, IA | Empoyering men summit support | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Titan Youth Baseball | Council Bluffs, IA | Grant for youth sports | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Iowa Lakes Electric Members Charitable Foundation | Ringsted Community Improvement Organization | Ringsted, IA | Finish projects at the "lille dansk kirke" | $1,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Moravia Shooting Sports Program | Melrose, IA | Matching gift | $1,665 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Growmark Foundation | Butler County Fair Association | Allison, IA | For support of agricultural activities | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | Friends of Crawford County Wellness Center Inc | Denison, IA | General operations | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Greenberg Foundation | Miracle League of Sioux City | Sioux City, IA | Support | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leon and Sharon Kaufman Foundation | Rise 2 Greatness | Marion, IA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,356 | apps.irs.gov |
| Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust | Central Gardens of North Iowa Inc | Clear Lake, IA | Fund 10 week program | $1,234 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | Pella Swim Club | Pella, IA | General operations | $1,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | Stanton Booster Club Inc | Stanton, IA | General operations | $1,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | Fields for Our Future Inc | Pella, IA | General operations | $1,150 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Cedar Rapids Hockey Association | Cedar Rapids, IA | Matching gift | $1,100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Western Dubuque Youth Baseball Softball | Epworth, IA | Matching gift | $1,100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | Ames Minor Hockey Association | Ames, IA | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor | Cedar Rapids, IA | General exempt purpose | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Weiler Foundation | Bussey Little League | Bussey, IA | General support | $1,000 | 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.