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Grantmaking foundations in Iowa

1,937 grantmaking foundations in Iowa, ranked by recent giving reported to the IRS (about $2B combined).

Top foundations by giving (page 3)

  1. Krause Gentle Foundation
    Des Moines, IA
    $6.5M (2025)
  2. Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc
    Des Moines, IA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $6.2M (2025)
  3. Midamerican Energy Foundation
    Des Moines, IA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $6.2M (2024)
  4. Hills Bank Donor Advised Gift Fund
    North Liberty, IA · Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness and Relief
    $6.1M (2024)
  5. John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation
    Forest City, IA
    $6.1M (2025)
  6. Iowa PBS Foundation
    Johnston, IA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $5.9M (2025)
  7. Iowa Medical Education Collaborative
    Des Moines, IA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $5.9M (2025)
  8. Rsm US Llp
    West Des Moines, IA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $5.8M (2024)
  9. Regional Development Authority
    Davenport, IA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $5.7M (2025)
  10. Worth County Development Authority
    Northwood, IA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $5.7M (2025)
  11. Delta Dental of Iowa
    Johnston, IA · Animal-Related
    $5.5M (2024)
  12. Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation
    Des Moines, IA
    $5.4M (2025)
  13. Vermeer Charitable Foundation Inc
    Pella, IA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $5.2M (2025)
  14. The Wallace Research Foundation
    Cedar Rapids, IA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $5.1M (2025)
  15. Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc
    Council Bluffs, IA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $5.1M (2025)
  16. Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital
    Council Bluffs, IA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $4.9M (2024)
  17. Des Moines Area Community College Foundation
    Ankeny, IA · Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy
    $4.7M (2025)
  18. Catholic Foundation for the Archdiocese of Dubuque
    Cedar Rapids, IA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $4.7M (2025)
  19. Childserve Foundation Inc
    Johnston, IA · Youth Development
    $4.6M (2025)
  20. Washington County Riverboat Foundation
    Washington, IA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $4.4M (2025)
  21. Maharishi International University
    Fairfield, IA · Health Care
    $4.4M (2025)
  22. Kirkwood Community College Foundation
    Cedar Rapids, IA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $4.2M (2025)
  23. Community Foundation for Western Iowa
    Council Bluffs, IA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $4.2M (2024)
  24. Mahaska County YMCA
    Oskaloosa, IA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $4.2M (2022)
  25. Forvis Llp
    North Liberty, IA · Crime and Legal-Related
    $4.2M (2025)

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