Libraries & Literacy Grant Funders in Iowa
85 foundations with a documented libraries & literacy focus have made grants to Iowa nonprofits in recent years, together directing $23.7M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 85 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 libraries & literacy funders in Iowa
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Iowa giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Way of Central Iowa | Iowa | $4.0M | 20 | 2025 |
| 2 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community | Iowa | $3.2M | 46 | 2024 |
| 3 | Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | Iowa | $2.3M | 28 | 2025 |
| 4 | Carroll Public Library Foundation | Iowa | $1.9M | 3 | 2020 |
| 5 | Des Moines Public Library Foundation | Iowa | $1.6M | 6 | 2024 |
| 6 | J G Gutekunst Charitable Trust | Iowa | $1.4M | 7 | 2025 |
| 7 | Friends of the Davenport Public Library | Iowa | $1.3M | 5 | 2025 |
| 8 | The Hall-perrine Foundation | Iowa | $1.2M | 5 | 2024 |
| 9 | Sioux City Public Library Foundation | Iowa | $849K | 7 | 2025 |
| 10 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Iowa | $832K | 146 | 2024 |
| 11 | Bettendorf Public Library Foundation | Iowa | $570K | 7 | 2025 |
| 12 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | Tennessee | $474K | 111 | 2025 |
| 13 | Dean J King Family Foundation | Iowa | $374K | 20 | 2024 |
| 14 | Quad Cities Community Foundation | Iowa | $296K | 5 | 2024 |
| 15 | The Herbert Hoover Foundation Inc | Iowa | $243K | 3 | 2020 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest libraries & literacy funders in Iowa — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 85 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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