Education Grant Funders in Iowa
940 foundations with a documented education focus have made grants to Iowa nonprofits in recent years, together directing $1.1B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 940 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 education funders in Iowa
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Iowa giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa | $510.1M | 4 | 2020 |
| 2 | United Way of Central Iowa | Iowa | $34.9M | 176 | 2025 |
| 3 | Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable | Illinois | $19.1M | 136 | 2022 |
| 4 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $17.4M | 16 | 2024 |
| 5 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community | Iowa | $15.7M | 199 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Columbus Foundation | Ohio | $15.6M | 34 | 2024 |
| 7 | Iowa Law School Foundation | Iowa | $14.2M | 2 | 2025 |
| 8 | Graceland College Center for Prof Dev & Lifelong Learning Inc | Kansas | $14.2M | 5 | 2024 |
| 9 | Heart of Iowa School Tuition | Iowa | $10.3M | 80 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Gerdin Charitable Foundation | Iowa | $9.8M | 3 | 2018 |
| 11 | Peo Foundation | Iowa | $8.9M | 12 | 2025 |
| 12 | The Gallagher Family Foundation | Iowa | $7.8M | 297 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest education funders in Iowa — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 940 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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