Foundations that fund organizations in Dayton, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Dayton nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $154K to Dayton organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Dayton around $15K. 5 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Dayton
- $154K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in IA
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Dayton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Ann Weitzel and Thomas F W | Clear Lake, IA | 1 | $80K | $80K | Yes | Airnasium |
| Leonard a Good Testamentary Trust | Ogden, IA | 2 | $55K | $28K | Yes | Charitable |
| The Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Collection development |
| K2 Charitable Foundation | Urbandale, IA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Christian summer camp programs |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Yes | Fire & emergency rescue services; Donations & grants |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Dayton, Iowa?
Dorothy Ann Weitzel and Thomas F W, Leonard a Good Testamentary Trust, The Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation, K2 Charitable Foundation, New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Dayton 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 Dayton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.