Updated Nov 1, 2026
Private foundations based in Davenport, Iowa
7 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, holding $198M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trustsince 2010 | $2.7M39 grants · 2025 | $35K | Yes | $48M |
| Harold R Bechtel Charitable Trsince 2010 | $2.5M41 grants · 2024 | $26K | Yes | $48M |
| Better Health Foundationsince 2014 | $1.9M22 grants · 2024 | $70K | Preselected only | $50M |
| Hubbell-Waterman Foundationsince 1967 | $1.9M40 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $39M |
| Dice Foundationsince 2002 | $941K10 grants · 2025 | $47K | Preselected only | $7.6M |
| Howard E & Carole E Harkins Charitable Trsince 2018 | $255K20 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $2.3M |
| Sheila June Hewitt Charitable Trustsince 2016 | $215K6 grants · 2025 | $32K | Preselected only | $2.9M |
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 Davenport, Iowa?
Our directory lists 7 private grantmaking foundations in Davenport, Iowa with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $198M. 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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