Foundations that fund organizations in Central City, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Central City nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $6,200 to Central City organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Central City around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Central City
- $6,200
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in IA
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Central City organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truenorth Legacy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Central City Elementary School Inclusive Playground Project |
| Mya Strong Foundation | Center Point, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation to oncology patient. |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Volunteer grant grant |
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 Central City, Iowa?
Truenorth Legacy Foundation, Mya Strong Foundation, Alliant Energy Foundation Inc reported grants to Central City 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 Central City. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.