Animal Welfare Grant Funders in Iowa
137 foundations with a documented animal welfare focus have made grants to Iowa nonprofits in recent years, together directing $133.6M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 137 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active animal welfare funders in Iowa
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Iowa giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $2.5M | 5 | 2020 |
| 2 | Community Foundation of Johnson County | Iowa | $1.9M | 36 | 2018 |
| 3 | Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Missouri | $1.7M | 10 | 2024 |
| 4 | Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable | Illinois | $1.6M | 11 | 2022 |
| 5 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community | Iowa | $1.3M | 15 | 2024 |
| 6 | Pottawattamie County Community | Iowa | $1.3M | 25 | 2024 |
| 7 | Hni Charitable Foundation | Iowa | $896K | 63 | 2024 |
| 8 | Young Family Foundation of Waterloo | Iowa | $876K | 28 | 2024 |
| 9 | United Way of Central Iowa | Iowa | $876K | 5 | 2025 |
| 10 | Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | Iowa | $825K | 2 | 2020 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest animal welfare funders in Iowa — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 137 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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