Foundations that fund organizations in Buffalo Center, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Buffalo Center nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $34K to Buffalo Center organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Buffalo Center around $875. 4 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 Buffalo Center
- $34K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $875
- Based in IA
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Buffalo Center organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Forest City, IA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Pool replaster project |
| W D Ley Foundation | Buffalo Center, IA | 6 | $4,500 | $750 | Yes | Fire dept equip; Local library support; Historical preservation |
| Versova Community Foundation | Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 2 | $1,750 | $875 | Yes | Donations & grants; Fire & emergency rescue services |
| Maier Math Foundation | Salem, OR | 1 | $293 | $293 | Preselected only | Educational materials for programs |
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 Buffalo Center, Iowa?
John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation, W D Ley Foundation, Versova Community Foundation, New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation, Maier Math Foundation reported grants to Buffalo Center 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 Buffalo Center. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.