Foundations that fund organizations in Creston, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Creston nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $254K to Creston organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
25 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Creston around $1,000. 7 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Creston
- $254K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 25
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in IA
- 47%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Creston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W D & Shirley Schafer-Ray Educational Trust | Creston, IA | 1 | $128K | $128K | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation | Okoboji, IA | 5 | $79K | $10K | Yes | Student engagement & activities; General support |
| Walden Charitable Foundation | Arnolds Park, IA | 2 | $23K | $12K | Yes | Food pantry 150 households weekly; Pre-k-12 grade backpack program, shut in bags and weekend b… |
| The Ephraim Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 2 | $3,720 | $1,860 | Yes | 4h member dues program; Donations & grants |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $2,278 | $1,139 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation | Greenfield, IA | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Louis a Roberg Endowment Trust | Litchfield, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Civic |
| Harry and Winnie McNay Education Trust | Billings, MT | 2 | $800 | $400 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Harry H Northover & Doris M Northover Nichols | Billings, MT | 1 | $600 | $600 | Yes | Scholarship |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Volunteer Day Project |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Judge Monty W Franklin Memorial Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $291 | $291 | Yes | Protection gates for baby |
| Lions Boys Basketball Club Inc C/O Halley Griess | Urbandale, IA | 1 | $181 | $181 | Preselected only | Tournament Registration |
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 Creston, Iowa?
W D & Shirley Schafer-Ray Educational Trust, Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation, Walden Charitable Foundation, The Ephraim Family Foundation, New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation and 10 others reported grants to Creston 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 Creston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.