Foundations that fund organizations in Brooklyn, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Brooklyn nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $52K to Brooklyn organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Brooklyn around $15K. 2 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Brooklyn
- $52K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in IA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Brooklyn organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The G J Manatt Junie Family Foundation | Brooklyn, IA | 1 | $29K | $29K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Boger Family Foundation Inc C/O Nutter McClennen & Fish Llp | Boston, MA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Exempt purposes |
| Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation | Grinnell, IA | 3 | $4,358 | $1,158 | Yes | 2025 Fund Donation; Des Moines Opera Iowa 2026; United Way employee matching donation |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $3,167 | $3,167 | Yes | Matching gift |
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 Brooklyn, Iowa?
The G J Manatt Junie Family Foundation, Boger Family Foundation Inc C/O Nutter McClennen & Fish Llp, Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation, Alliant Energy Foundation Inc reported grants to Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.