Foundations that fund organizations in Burlington, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Burlington nonprofits
33 private foundations gave $1.3M to Burlington organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 33 that say either way accept applications.
97 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Burlington around $4,500. 13 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 33
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 33 that state a policy
- Dollars to Burlington
- $1.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 97
- Typical median grant
- $4,500
- Based in IA
- 39%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Burlington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winegard Foundation | Burlington, IA | 1 | $300K | $300K | Preselected only | To support local youth sports |
| Charles & Florence Phelps Trust | Eagan, MN | 2 | $260K | $130K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation | Eagan, MN | 11 | $247K | $25K | Yes | General operating |
| John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust | Milwaukee, WI | 8 | $157K | $20K | Yes | General operating |
| Robert & Felicia Pike Memorial Trust | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $70K | $70K | Preselected only | General operating |
| John J & Judy a Arledge Charitable | Milwaukee, WI | 4 | $35K | $6,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Mary K Seeley Trust | Burlington, IA | 4 | $31K | $7,869 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Katherine & Frances Phelps Tr UW | Eagan, MN | 2 | $31K | $16K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Mary Ward & Ruth Buehler Education Trust | Burlington, IA | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Vincent and Nina Cullen Family Charitable | Eagan, MN | 2 | $19K | $9,320 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Iowa Peo Project Fund Inc | Washington, IA | 3 | $15K | $5,000 | Yes | Grant |
| Kings Daughters Home for Old People C/O FIRST Mid Bank & Trust | Burlington, IA | 13 | $11K | $850 | Yes | Donation; Food pantry; Assistance |
| Carl a Nelson Charitable Foundation | Burlington, IA | 13 | $9,200 | $500 | Preselected only | Social assistance |
| Midwestone Bank Foundation | Iowa City, IA | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Preselected only | General operating fund |
| Animal Relief Foundation Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $7,808 | $7,808 | Yes | General operating |
| Cline-Lofftus Foundation | Peoria, IL | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | Educational |
| Maida F Niemann Trust UW | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $6,858 | $6,858 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Lee County Youth Services Inc | Fort Madison, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Youth programs |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | United way/red cross |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 10 | $4,018 | $200 | Yes | Matching gift; Volunteer grant grant |
| State Historical Society Inc Trust | North Liberty, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Wenger Foundation Inc | Myerstown, PA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General purpose |
| Keokuk Benevolent Union | Delhi, IA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Supply meals to shut ins |
| Artemus Bush - Helen Jones Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $1,691 | $1,691 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation | Coconut Grove, FL | 1 | $1,600 | $1,600 | Preselected only | Services for disabilities |
| Jani-Dhuna Foundation | Burlington, IA | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | 1000 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
| Kunes Family Foundation | Delavan, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Koering Family Foundation | Fort Madison, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Grant |
| Pennebaker Foundation | New London, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | New store front windows at mt pleasant location |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Dy Cox Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | General operating |
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 Burlington, Iowa?
Winegard Foundation, Charles & Florence Phelps Trust, Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation, John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust, Robert & Felicia Pike Memorial Trust and 28 others reported grants to Burlington 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 Burlington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.