Foundations that fund organizations in Atlantic, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Atlantic nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $218K to Atlantic organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Atlantic around $2,650. 8 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Atlantic
- $218K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $2,650
- Based in IA
- 62%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Atlantic organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Wells Fargo Madison Tiny Home in Atlantic, IA |
| Iowa West Foundation | Council Bluffs, IA | 2 | $82K | $41K | Yes | Southwest iowa housing repair 2024; Warm hand off initiative |
| Agva Foundation | Mason City, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | For vision help |
| Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation | Greenfield, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc | Council Bluffs, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Contribution for general purposes |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 2 | $4,053 | $2,026 | Yes | County fairs; 4h member dues program |
| Underwood Family Foundation | Ames, IA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Operational |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation | Pella, IA | 1 | $2,650 | $2,650 | Preselected only | Food insecurity |
| The Landus Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc | Asheville, NC | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Religious camp |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Weisman Family Foundation C/O Robert D Weisman | Lantana, FL | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | To help support charitable organizations |
| Jd and Dorothy Crawford Foundation | Midland, TX | 1 | — | Yes | Purchase of building and land |
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 Atlantic, Iowa?
Wells Fargo Foundation, Iowa West Foundation, Agva Foundation, Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation, Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc and 8 others reported grants to Atlantic 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 Atlantic. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.