Foundations that fund organizations in Chariton, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chariton nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $331K to Chariton organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
30 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chariton around $3,850. 5 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chariton
- $331K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 30
- Typical median grant
- $3,850
- Based in IA
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chariton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vredenburg Foundation | Chariton, IA | 19 | $251K | $10K | Yes | General Support; Flooring/General Support; PerformingArts Series |
| The Johnson Foundation | Chariton, IA | 2 | $51K | $26K | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Coons Foundation | Memphis, TN | 3 | $17K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Operations; Academic Team Fees and Athletic Storage Shed |
| Wr & Floy a Sauey Family Foundation | Baraboo, WI | 1 | $3,850 | $3,850 | Yes | Donation |
| The Miccio Foundation | Iowa City, IA | 1 | $3,480 | $3,480 | Yes | Spay and neuter for rural animals |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 2 | $2,660 | $1,330 | Yes | 4h member dues program; County fairs |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $1,630 | $1,630 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Weiler Foundation | Knoxville, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Counting sheep |
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 Chariton, Iowa?
The Vredenburg Foundation, The Johnson Foundation, The Coons Foundation, Wr & Floy a Sauey Family Foundation, The Miccio Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Chariton 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 Chariton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.