Grant Funders in Ames, IA
Bespoke Grants indexes 12 grant-making foundations headquartered in Ames, Iowa — together $112.7M in recent annual giving. Their giving most often supports higher education, health care, food & agriculture and faith-based (christian). Local funders are one of the best starting points for a Ames nonprofit, because many prioritize organizations in their own community.
Foundations headquartered in Ames
Ranked by annual giving. Each links to a full profile — giving history, grant recipients, focus areas, and how to apply.
| # | Foundation | Annual giving | Latest grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa State University Foundation | $100.7M | 2024 |
| 2 | Swine Health Information Center Inc | $1.9M | 2024 |
| 3 | Iowa Beef Cattle Producers Association | $1.8M | 2023 |
| 4 | Miller Endowment Incorporated | $1.5M | 2025 |
| 5 | United Way of Story County Inc | $1.3M | 2025 |
| 6 | Mary Greeley Medical Center Foundation | $1.3M | 2025 |
| 7 | Youth and Shelter Services Foundation I | $1.1M | 2024 |
| 8 | Iowa State University 1993 Trust | $704K | 2024 |
| 9 | Becker Family Foundation | $616K | 2024 |
| 10 | Underwood Family Foundation | $576K | 2024 |
| 11 | Iowa 4-h Foundation | $553K | 2025 |
| 12 | Burke Family Foundation | $520K | 2025 |
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Beyond Ames
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