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Community Foundation of Greater

Muscatine, Iowa  ·  EIN 421495980  ·  Private foundation

Community Foundation of Greater is a private foundation based in Muscatine, Iowa. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.8M in grants paid and $59.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 262 individual grants from this funder — $14.4M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$59.7M
Total assets
262
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Community Foundation of Greater funds

Community Foundation of Greater's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), health care, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

EducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLegal AidLibraries & LiteracyPublic Health

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Community Foundation of Greater, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Presbyterian Church USALouisville, KY$1.1M2019
Stanley U of I Support FoundationMuscatine, IA$1.1M2019
City of MuscatineMuscatine, IA$754K2023
Peace Studies Program GrinnellGrinnell, IA$735K2019
University of Iowa FoundationIowa City, IA$735K2019
Iowa State University FoundationAmes, IA$551K2019
United Nations Association of the UIowa City, IA$367K2019
Iowa College FoundationDes Moines, IA$367K2019
Mccormick Theological SeminaryChicago, IL$367K2019
Muscatine Community College FoundatMuscatine, IA$367K2019
Iowa Engineering SocietyDes Moines, IA$367K2019
Iowa Sister State CommitteeDes Moines, IA$367K2019
Institute of Social and Economic DeDes Moines, IA$354K2019
Muscatine Center for Social ActionMuscatine, IA$345K2023
Muscatine Center for Social ActionMuscatine, IA$327K2024

Community Foundation of Greater giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$362K
2019$8.1M
2020$1.3M
2022$767K
2023$2.2M
2024$1.7M

How to apply for funding from Community Foundation of Greater

Community Foundation of Greater's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at givinggreater.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Greater

Does Community Foundation of Greater accept grant applications?
Community Foundation of Greater's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Community Foundation of Greater fund?
Community Foundation of Greater's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Presbyterian Church USA, Stanley U of I Support Foundation, City of Muscatine. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Community Foundation of Greater give in grants?
Community Foundation of Greater reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.4M over 262 grants.
Where is Community Foundation of Greater located?
Community Foundation of Greater is based in Muscatine, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 421495980.
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About this profile. This page is built from Community Foundation of Greater's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Community Foundation of Greater. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.