Foundations that fund organizations in Adel, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Adel nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $54K to Adel organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
26 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Adel around $1,500. 10 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Adel
- $54K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 26
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in IA
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Adel organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harland and Genevieve Emerson Fdtn | Urbandale, IA | 10 | $18K | $2,000 | Yes | College expenses |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation | Pella, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Lsb Foundation | Reinbeck, IA | 4 | $7,000 | $1,500 | Yes | General operating support; Dollars for scholars support - annual scholarship gift; Community build day support |
| Raccoon Valley Bank Charitable Foundation | Perry, IA | 3 | $6,500 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Mulcahy Foundation | Adel, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support Charitable programs in Central Iowa. |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,005 | $1,005 | Preselected only | Housing, shelter |
| Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Community betterment |
| The Braun Family Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | Ankeny, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Ita Group Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Ramsey Family Foundation | Grinnell, IA | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Books |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Adel, Iowa?
Harland and Genevieve Emerson Fdtn, Vermeer Charitable Foundation, Lsb Foundation, Raccoon Valley Bank Charitable Foundation, Mulcahy Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Adel organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Adel. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.