Youth Development Grant Funders in Iowa
161 foundations with a documented youth development focus have made grants to Iowa nonprofits in recent years, together directing $78.4M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 161 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 youth development funders in Iowa
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Iowa giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Way of Central Iowa | Iowa | $14.3M | 79 | 2025 |
| 2 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community | Iowa | $7.5M | 106 | 2024 |
| 3 | Pottawattamie County Community | Iowa | $5.9M | 15 | 2024 |
| 4 | Midway USA Foundation Inc | Missouri | $2.5M | 191 | 2024 |
| 5 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Iowa | $1.9M | 150 | 2024 |
| 6 | Rsm Us Foundation | Iowa | $1.8M | 68 | 2024 |
| 7 | United Way of Siouxland Inc | Iowa | $1.6M | 24 | 2024 |
| 8 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | Iowa | $1.3M | 39 | 2024 |
| 9 | Young Family Foundation of Waterloo | Iowa | $1.3M | 38 | 2024 |
| 10 | Carlson Family Foundation | Iowa | $1.2M | 24 | 2024 |
| 11 | Variety-the Children's Charity of Iowa | Iowa | $927K | 14 | 2024 |
| 12 | Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | Maryland | $808K | 5 | 2022 |
| 13 | Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable | Illinois | $711K | 41 | 2022 |
| 14 | Quad Cities Community Foundation | Iowa | $648K | 13 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest youth development funders in Iowa — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 161 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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