Community Improvement Grant Funders in Iowa
84 foundations with a documented community improvement focus have made grants to Iowa nonprofits in recent years, together directing $45.2M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 84 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 community improvement funders in Iowa
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Iowa giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athene Charitable Foundation | Iowa | $8.8M | 174 | 2024 |
| 2 | Clarke County Development Corporation | Iowa | $5.7M | 23 | 2024 |
| 3 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community | Iowa | $3.7M | 33 | 2024 |
| 4 | Edwin T Meredith Foundation | Iowa | $2.8M | 30 | 2024 |
| 5 | Iowa West Foundation | Iowa | $2.3M | 9 | 2023 |
| 6 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Iowa | $2.3M | 71 | 2024 |
| 7 | Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable | Illinois | $2.2M | 27 | 2022 |
| 8 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $1.7M | 24 | 2025 |
| 9 | Hni Charitable Foundation | Iowa | $1.4M | 84 | 2024 |
| 10 | United Way of Central Iowa | Iowa | $1.2M | 9 | 2025 |
| 11 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | Iowa | $1.2M | 10 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Wellmark Foundation | Iowa | $1.1M | 12 | 2023 |
| 13 | Servant Foundation | Kansas | $901K | 32 | 2025 |
| 14 | Black Hawk County Gaming Association | Iowa | $898K | 3 | 2020 |
| 15 | Lyon County Riverboat Foundation Inc | Iowa | $850K | 4 | 2023 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest community improvement funders in Iowa — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 84 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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