Foundations that fund organizations in Birmingham, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Birmingham nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $39K to Birmingham organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Birmingham around $10K. 2 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Birmingham
- $39K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in IA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Birmingham organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William M & Donna J Hoaglin Foundation Inc | Mount Pleasant, IA | 2 | $28K | $14K | Yes | Funds to replace fire apparatus; Bonnett school restoration project 2 |
| The van Buren Foundation Inc | Keosauqua, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Phase 2 bonnett school restoration |
| Nextdoor Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
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 Birmingham, Iowa?
William M & Donna J Hoaglin Foundation Inc, The van Buren Foundation Inc, Nextdoor Foundation reported grants to Birmingham 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 Birmingham. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.