Foundations that fund organizations in Bedford, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bedford nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $123K to Bedford organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bedford around $5,000. 1 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bedford
- $123K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IA
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bedford organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust | Maryville, MO | 2 | $105K | $53K | Yes | Purchase 12 sets ofupdated turnout gear; Purchase remainderof turout gear |
| Harry H Northover & Doris M Northover Nichols | Billings, MT | 1 | $9,358 | $9,358 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Marasek Foundation Inc | Longview, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 3 | $3,560 | $1,000 | Yes | 4h member dues program; Donations & grants; County fairs |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
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 Bedford, Iowa?
Gladys M Rickard Charitable Trust, Harry H Northover & Doris M Northover Nichols, Marasek Foundation Inc, New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation, First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc reported grants to Bedford 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 Bedford. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.