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Iowa foundations

There are 1,860 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Iowa. Combined, these Iowan foundations employ 906 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $8 billion.
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Types of foundations in Iowa

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
1,336
 
$760,341,972
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
250
 
$544,888,994
Community foundations
 
103
 
$379,314,982
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
56
 
$562,084
Corporate foundations
 
37
 
$97,484,000
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
18
 
$1,164,968
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
2
 
$394,600
Foundation professional societies
 
1
 
$9,329
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
1
 
$0
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Foundations by major Iowa cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Des Moines
 
468
 
$591,274,124
Cedar Rapids
 
129
 
$109,646,965
Iowa City
 
95
 
$43,795,794
Waterloo
 
91
 
$41,306,167
Davenport
 
86
 
$70,305,357
Sioux City
 
64
 
$22,408,980
Dubuque
 
63
 
$40,649,962
Ames
 
58
 
$14,074,449
Omaha, NE
 
42
 
$89,166,658
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Job trends for Iowa foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1,211
1-10
 
59
11-25
 
8
26-100
 
8
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Iowa

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,014
$250k to $1M
 
182
$1M to $5M
 
111
$5M to $25M
 
34
$25M to $100M
 
11
$100M+
 
2
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Directory of foundations in Iowa

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1-20 of 1,860

Hall-Perrine Foundation

Hall-Perrine Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people of Linn County, Iowa, by responding to changing social, economic and cultural needs.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$128.5m
Employees
2
EIN
42-6057097
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Principal Financial Group Foundation

The Principal Financial Group Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds various nonprofits. It is located in Des Moines, IA and made one grant last year.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$189.6m
Employees
7
EIN
42-1312301
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

Keokuk Area Community Foundation

Regional foundation that receives charitable donations to establish endowments and awards grants and scholarships to SE Iowa, Western IL and NE Missouri.
Revenue
$11.4m
Assets
$32.9m
Employees
6
EIN
20-1838372
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

Community Foundation promotes charitable giving, connects donors with causes and provides leadership on community issues to improve quality of life.
Revenue
$160.8m
Assets
$918.7m
Employees
41
EIN
42-6139033
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa West Foundation

The Iowa West Foundation is a private foundation located in Council Blfs, IA. Grantees include SBB Attachmen I 21. The amount of annual grants made is $12,743,204.
Revenue
$25.9m
Assets
$492.6m
Employees
8
EIN
42-1391990
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Central Iowa

Lead community change to improve lives in the priorities of education, income and health. Mobilize Central iowans to give, advocate and volunteer. To improve lives by uniting the caring power of our community.
Revenue
$25.7m
Assets
$38.6m
Employees
96
EIN
42-0680425
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation

We serve the community and enhance quality of life by helping people accomplish their charitable giving objectives managing and preserving funds entrusted to us distributing investment earnings in the form of grants.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$18.5m
Employees
5
EIN
42-1298055
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa

Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa fosters connections, inspires change, supports nonprofits, and develops programs to strengthen communities across a 20-county region.
Revenue
$14.5m
Assets
$171.0m
Employees
19
EIN
42-6060414
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF)

To help donors give in meaningful ways, to strengthen nonprofits, and to provide leadership that supports a vibrant community.
Revenue
$20.2m
Assets
$229.3m
Employees
23
EIN
42-6053860
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation for Western Iowa

Community Foundation for Western Iowa fosters philanthropy, creates permanent charitable funds, and drives positive change to enhance the quality of life in southwest Iowa.
Revenue
$40.7m
Assets
$83.3m
Employees
7
EIN
26-1382215
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Iowa 80 Trucking Museum

Iowa 80 Trucking Museum is a private foundation that acquires and maintains the operating assets of the museum devoted to the care and exhibition of a collection of antique trucks. It is located in Walcott, IA.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$44.1m
Employees
0
EIN
33-1041050
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Siouxland Community Foundation (SCF)

To enhance the quality of life in the greater Siouxland tri-state area by seeking charitable gifts to build permanent endowments as charitable capital for the community, providing a flexible vehicle to receive and distribute gifts of any size.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$50.8m
Employees
4
EIN
42-1323904
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stanley Center for Peace and Security

Stanley Center for Peace and Security is a private foundation that seeks a secure peace with freedom and justice, built on global citizenship and effective global governance. It is located in Muscatine, IA.
Revenue
$23.8m
Assets
$132.2m
Employees
24
EIN
42-6071036
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Roy J Carver Charitable Trust

The Roy J Carver Charitable Trust funds biomedical research, scholarships, and youth programs, enhancing education in Iowa and parts of Illinois.
Revenue
$17.5m
Assets
$236.7m
Employees
7
EIN
42-1186589
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Quad Cities Community Foundation (CFGRB)

CFGRB connects people who care with causes that matter. CFGRB encourages every person to create a legacy. CFGRB's vision is to be a philanthropic pacesetter providing planned giving opportunities for donors and addressing community needs.
Revenue
$25.3m
Assets
$209.7m
Employees
23
EIN
42-6122716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine

To promote philanthropy within the Greater Muscatine Community, educate the Community to facilitate effective philanthropy and provide for the current and future charitable needs of the Community.
Revenue
$18.2m
Assets
$93.4m
Employees
20
EIN
42-1495980
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque grows philanthropy to improve life in Northeast Iowa by serving donors, strengthening nonprofits and leading collaborative initiatives to address community needs.
Revenue
$16.0m
Assets
$150.6m
Employees
29
EIN
42-1526614
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John and Mary Pappajohn Family Foundation

The John and Mary Pappajohn Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Des Moines, IA. Its trustee is Matt Kinley.
Revenue
$72.2m
Assets
$71.3m
Employees
2
EIN
81-4941931
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charles E Lakin Foundation

The Charles E Lakin Foundation is a private foundation located in Council Bluffs, IA that made 53 grants last year. Grantees include Pottawattamie County Community Foundation. The foundation is supported by the Charles E Lakin Revocable Trust.
Revenue
$14.5m
Assets
$134.9m
Employees
8
EIN
76-0751233
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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