Foundations that fund organizations in Clarksville, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Clarksville nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $32K to Clarksville organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Clarksville around $2,250. 4 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Clarksville
- $32K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $2,250
- Based in IA
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Clarksville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | 3 | $27K | $6,000 | Yes | Capital for trap house equipment; Capital for equipment & building renovation; Safe haven for all program |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust | Mason City, IA | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | Yes | Educational youth program and repair |
| FIRST Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation | Mason City, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General suppport |
| Lsb Foundation | Reinbeck, IA | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | General operating support |
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 Clarksville, Iowa?
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation, Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust, FIRST Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation, Lsb Foundation reported grants to Clarksville 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 Clarksville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.