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Iowa Association of Regional Councils

Des Moines, Iowa  ·  EIN 421318472  ·  Private foundation

Iowa Association of Regional Councils is a Iowa-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $573K in annual giving against $222K in assets. This page documents the 52 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Iowa Association of Regional Councils — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$573K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$222K
Total assets
52
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Iowa Association of Regional Councils funds

Iowa Association of Regional Councils's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.

Community Improvement

Populations it has supported include rural communities.

rural communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Iowa Association of Regional Councils, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Area 15 Regional Planning Commissio
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT MEMBERS
Ottumwa, IA$70K2022
Southern Iowa Council of Government
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT MEMBERS
Creston, IA$61K2022
Northwest Iowa Planning & Developm
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT MEMBERS
Spencer, IA$59K2022
Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Co
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT MEMBERS
West Burlington, IA$53K2022
Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan P
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT MEMBERS
Sioux City, IA$53K2023
Region Xii Council of Governments
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT MEMBERS
Carroll, IA$53K2023
Upper Exploreland Regional Planning
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT MEMBERS
Postville, IA$51K2022
Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan P
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT MEMBERS
Sioux City, IA$47K2022
Chariton Valley Planning & Develop
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT MEMBERS
Centerville, IA$46K2022
Region 6 Planning Comission
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT MEMBERS
Marshalltown, IA$45K2023
East Central Iowa Council of Govern
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT MEMBERS
Cedar Rapids, IA$45K2023
Bi-state Regional Commission
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT MEMBERS
Rock Island, IL$44K2023
North Iowa Area Council of Governm
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT MEMBERS
Mason City, IA$43K2022
Region Xii Council of Governments
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT MEMBERS
Carroll, IA$40K2022
Region 6 Planning Comission
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT MEMBERS
Marshalltown, IA$38K2022

Iowa Association of Regional Councils giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$275K
2022$716K
2023$554K

How to apply for funding from Iowa Association of Regional Councils

Iowa Association of Regional Councils'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 iowacoq.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Iowa Association of Regional Councils

Does Iowa Association of Regional Councils accept grant applications?
Iowa Association of Regional Councils'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 Iowa Association of Regional Councils fund?
Iowa Association of Regional Councils's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Area 15 Regional Planning Commissio, Southern Iowa Council of Government, Northwest Iowa Planning & Developm. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Iowa Association of Regional Councils give in grants?
Iowa Association of Regional Councils reported $573K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.5M over 52 grants.
Where is Iowa Association of Regional Councils located?
Iowa Association of Regional Councils is based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 421318472.
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About this profile. This page is built from Iowa Association of Regional Councils'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 Iowa Association of Regional Councils. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.