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Telligen Community Initiative

West Des Moines, Iowa  ·  EIN 202017785  ·  Private foundation

Telligen Community Initiative is a Iowa-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.0M in annual giving against $42.4M in assets. This page documents the 209 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Telligen Community Initiative — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$42.4M
Total assets
209
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Telligen Community Initiative funds

Telligen Community Initiative's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, disability services, early childhood education, economic development, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenous

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Telligen Community Initiative, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Telligen Community Initiative Synergy Center (shared Office Space - Hubbell
WE PROPOSE TO INTENTIONALLY CREATE A CAREFULLY SELECTED GROUP OF EMERGING HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE NONPROFITS AND INNOVATORS INTO A SHARED O
Des Moines, IA$135K2023
Telligen Community Initiative Synergy Center (shared Office Space - Hubbell
WE PROPOSE TO INTENTIONALLY CREATE A CAREFULLY SELECTED GROUP OF EMERGING HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE NONPROFITS AND INNOVATORS INTO A SHARED O
Des Moines, IA$104K2022
Telligen Community Initiative Synergy Center
WE PROPOSE TO INTENTIONALLY CREATE A CAREFULLY SELECTED GROUP OF EMERGING HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE NONPROFITS AND INNOVATORS INTO A SHARED O
Des Moines, IA$94K2020
Oklahoma State Medical Association Foundation
OKLAHOMA STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, LAUREATE INSTITUTE FOR BRAIN RESEARCH, AND UNIVERSITY OF TULSA ARE COLLABORATING AROUND THE DEVELOPMENT
Oklahoma City, OK$90K2020
Oai Inc
PREPARE BLACK AND LATINX HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO ADVANCE ALONG A CAREER PATHWAY FROM CNA TO BS IN NURSING, ADVANCING RACIAL EQUITY AND H
Chicago, IL$75K2023
Children's Home and Aid
OUR DOULA PROGRAM IN ROCKFORD USES SPECIFICALLY TRAINED HOME VISITORS (DOULAS) WHO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HIGH-RISK, YOUNG WOMEN BEFORE, DURING,
Chicago, IL$75K2023
Iowa Caregivers
IOWA CAREGIVERS(IC), AS PART OF ITS NEW 3-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FRAMEWORK, WILL PILOT A MORE STRUCTURED AND BRANDED SELF-CARE PROGRAM FOR DIRE
West Des Moines, IA$75K2023
Shawnee Health Service and Development Corporation
SHAWNEE HEALTH SERVICES (SH OR SHAWNEE) PROPOSES TO EXPAND OUR OBGYN CLINIC DOULA SERVICES TO REACH 200 EXPECTANT MOTHERS, PROVIDING THE EDU
Carterville, IL$75K2023
Community Action Project of Tulsa County
CAP TULSA IS SEEKING SUPPORT FOR THE HOME VISITING PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS PERSONAL VISITS WHERE TRAINED PARENT EDUCATORS MEET ONE-ON-ONE WITH
Tulsa, OK$75K2023
National Resource Center on Family Centered Practice - University of Iowa S
TO SUPPORT AND GROW A SKILLED, INTEGRATED AND RECOVERY-ORIENTED PEER WORKFORCE, WE MUST UNDERSTAND PEER AND EMPLOYER CHALLENGES IN DIVERSE C
Coralville, IA$75K2023
Promise Community Health Center
PROMISE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER WILL ASSIST LICENSED THERAPISTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED BACKGROUNDS ADVANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AND ACH
Sioux Center, IA$75K2023
Ou Foundation
THE OU COLLEGE OF NURSING STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER AIDS IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR STUDENTS, SUCH AS TUTO
Tulsa, OK$75K2023
Family Inc
THE HEALTHY PREGNANCY PROGRAM (HPP) PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME PREGNANT INDIVIDUALS TO ENSURE HEALTHY BABIES AND REDUCE MA
Council Bluffs, IA$75K2023
Domestic Violence Intervention Services Inc
DVIS PROPOSES TO ESTABLISH A CARING DADS PROGRAM, AN EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTION CURRICULUM FOR FATHERS WHO HAVE PERPETRATED VIOLENCE IN THE
Tulsa, OK$75K2023
Erie Neighborhood House
ERIE HOUSES PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOLISTIC AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT HEALTHCARE CAREER PREPARATION TO OVER 200 ADULTS FROM LOW
Chicago, IL$75K2023

Telligen Community Initiative giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.4M
2018$1.8M
2020$2.0M
2022$2.2M
2023$2.0M

How to apply for funding from Telligen Community Initiative

Telligen Community Initiative'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 telligenci.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Telligen Community Initiative

Does Telligen Community Initiative accept grant applications?
Telligen Community Initiative'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 Telligen Community Initiative fund?
Telligen Community Initiative's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Telligen Community Initiative Synergy Center (shared Office Space - Hubbell, Telligen Community Initiative Synergy Center (shared Office Space - Hubbell, Telligen Community Initiative Synergy Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Telligen Community Initiative give in grants?
Telligen Community Initiative reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.4M over 209 grants.
Where is Telligen Community Initiative located?
Telligen Community Initiative is based in West Des Moines, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 202017785.
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About this profile. This page is built from Telligen Community Initiative'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 Telligen Community Initiative. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.