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Iowa City foundations

There are 97 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Iowa City metro area. Combined, these Iowa City metro foundations employ 9 people, earn more than $46 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $275 million.
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Types of foundations in Iowa City

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
64
 
$17,137,244
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
12
 
$22,101,791
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
5
 
$66,436
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
2
 
$1,437,244
Community foundations
 
2
 
$9,395,620
Corporate foundations
 
2
 
$1,710,249
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Job trends for Iowa City foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
63
1-10
 
2
11-25
 
0
26-100
 
0
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Iowa City

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
47
$250k to $1M
 
12
$1M to $5M
 
7
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Iowa City

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1-20 of 97

Community Foundation of Johnson County

Individuals, businesses and organizations make either restricted or unrestricted donations to the Foundation for specific funds, including endowments for non-profit organizations, as well as donor-advised funds.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$72.8m
Employees
8
EIN
42-1508117
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hills Bank Donor Advised Gift Fund

Hills Bank Donor Advised Gift Fund is a grantmaking public charity foundation in North Liberty, IA whose mission is: Donor advised fund providing cash grants to tax-exempt organizations for general support.
Revenue
$11.0m
Assets
$25.1m
Employees
0
EIN
39-6659806
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Swarm Collective

Empowering University of Iowa student-athletes to amplify their NIL opportunities through charitable work with nonprofits and enhancing personal brand.
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
1
EIN
88-2370895
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Gerdin Charitable Foundation

The Gerdin Charitable Foundation is a private foundation located in North Liberty, IA. It primarily funds the gerdin building expansion fund, cell therapy advancement fund, the university of iowa football operations facility, and hyf-autism. Iowa Sta...
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$64.0m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1462088
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial

The Joseph and Edward Ryan Memorial is a private foundation that primarily funds support and improvements. Grantees include the WL School Foundation and others. The Memorial made nine grants last year. It is located in West Liberty, IA.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
0
EIN
87-0693977
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Watts Family Foundation

The Watts Family Foundation is a private foundation that funds grants for unrestricted use by recipient organizations. It has made six grants in the past year, all of which were to organizations located in Coralville, IA.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
0
EIN
81-2552110
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa Measurement Research Foundation

The Iowa Measurement Research Foundation supports educational measurement by funding The University of Iowa's College of Education and related programs through significant financial contributions.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$30.9m
Employees
0
EIN
42-0791544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Oaknoll Foundation

The Oaknoll Foundation financially supports Oaknoll Retirement Residence's mission and provides college scholarships to employees and Christian retirement services.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1363406
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greenstate Foundation

Greenstate Foundation funds grants for home programs, financial health, environment, and affordable housing, among others. Made 115 grants last year.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$542.7k
Employees
0
EIN
88-0616839
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Degenhart Family Trust Hills Bank and Trust

The Degenhart Family Trust supports ST. Joseph's Church & Cemetery by paying for the care and maintenance of St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Hills, IA and compensating Father Hai Dinh for conducting masses.
Revenue
$906.1k
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
0
EIN
42-6259353
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grants Legacy

Grants Legacy is a private foundation in Iowa City, IA that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
85-4241765
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cedar Valley Trail Riders

Cedar Valley Trail Riders is a private foundation in North Liberty, IA that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-1299667
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pageturn Foundation

Pageturn Foundation is a private foundation in North Liberty, IA that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-4739658
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Brian Pasierb Family Foundation

The Brian Pasierb Family Foundation funds general support for charitable groups, making three grants last year. It's a private foundation in Iowa City.
Revenue
$3,599
Assets
$126.4k
Employees
0
EIN
92-1482812
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Game Iowa Wrestling Club

Big Game Iowa Wrestling Club is a private foundation in North Liberty, IA, which was founded in 2018 and most recently had $417,454 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$417.5k
Assets
$35.9k
Employees
0
EIN
82-4673224
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MJ Foundation

MJ Foundation is a foundation or grantmaking organization in North Liberty, IA that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-2114393
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Walker Family Foundation

The Walker Family Foundation spreads kindness through small acts, grants for families and non-profits, and donating care packages to the community.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$0
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-1037573
IRS type
501(c)(3)

STS Peter and Paul Endowment Foundation

STS Peter and Paul Endowment Foundation supports preservation efforts of the STS Peter and Paul Historical Foundation through donations and bequests.
Revenue
$32.5k
Assets
$441.2k
Employees
0
EIN
87-3205623
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humanitarian Operations and Public Education (HOPE)

Humanitarian Support and Public Education is a private foundation located in Coralville, IA that conducts fundraiser activities.
Revenue
$77.3k
Assets
$60
Employees
0
EIN
99-0856948
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Miccio Foundation

The Miccio Foundation is a private foundation in Iowa City, IA, which was founded in 2000 and most recently had $130,004 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$130.0k
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
0
EIN
42-1501038
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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