Foundations that fund organizations in De Soto, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for De Soto nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $46K to De Soto organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to De Soto around $2,500. 2 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to De Soto
- $46K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in IA
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to De Soto organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Addie Foundation Uad 128011 | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $32K | $32K | Yes | Project/program support |
| Comfort Family Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| Jej Charitable Foundation | Urbandale, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Assist mission |
| Harland and Genevieve Emerson Fdtn | Urbandale, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | College expenses |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 De Soto, Iowa?
The Addie Foundation Uad 128011, Comfort Family Foundation, Jej Charitable Foundation, Harland and Genevieve Emerson Fdtn, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to De Soto 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 De Soto. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.