Updated Oct 31, 2026
Private foundations based in Carroll, Iowa
6 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Carroll, Iowa, holding $27M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 4 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Reineke Foundationsince 2019 | $314K44 grants · 2025 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $9.5M |
| Warren H Timmerman Charitable Trustsince 2007 | $163K20 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $1.2M |
| All Creatures Considered Foundationsince 2022 | $71K3 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $1.1M |
| Gilbert Renze Charitable Foundation Trsince 2008 | $67K15 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $1.5M |
| Lawrence & Agnes Charitable Trsince 2024 | $60K2 grants · 2025 | $30K | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| John Edward Rath Charitable Foundationsince 2011 | — | — | Yes | $12M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Iowa
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Iowa Arts Council — Organizational GrantsStateIowa Arts Council | Iowa Arts Council | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Humanities Iowa — Humanities GrantsStateHumanities Iowa | Humanities Iowa | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Carroll, Iowa?
Our directory lists 6 private grantmaking foundations in Carroll, Iowa with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $27M. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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