Sports & Recreation Grant Funders in Iowa
95 foundations with a documented sports & recreation focus have made grants to Iowa nonprofits in recent years, together directing $43.7M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 95 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 sports & recreation funders in Iowa
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Iowa giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gerdin Charitable Foundation | Iowa | $9.8M | 3 | 2018 |
| 2 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Iowa | $3.7M | 126 | 2024 |
| 3 | Midway USA Foundation Inc | Missouri | $2.5M | 191 | 2024 |
| 4 | John Ruan Foundation Trust | Iowa | $2.0M | 4 | 2025 |
| 5 | The Wellmark Foundation | Iowa | $2.0M | 22 | 2023 |
| 6 | The Hall-perrine Foundation | Iowa | $2.0M | 4 | 2024 |
| 7 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community | Iowa | $1.7M | 18 | 2024 |
| 8 | Ankeny Athletic Association | Iowa | $1.7M | 8 | 2025 |
| 9 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | Iowa | $1.5M | 32 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Missouri Valley Conference | Missouri | $1.5M | 10 | 2023 |
| 11 | The Roth & Letch Family Charitable | South Dakota | $1.3M | 6 | 2024 |
| 12 | Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable | Illinois | $844K | 25 | 2022 |
| 13 | Iowa City Public High Schools | Iowa | $822K | 4 | 2023 |
| 14 | Murphy Charitable Family Foundation | Iowa | $795K | 7 | 2024 |
| 15 | Iowa Citycoralville Convention and | Iowa | $782K | 3 | 2025 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest sports & recreation funders in Iowa — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 95 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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