Foundations that fund organizations in Denison, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Denison nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $322K to Denison organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Denison around $1,500. 6 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Denison
- $322K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in IA
- 46%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Denison organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa West Foundation | Council Bluffs, IA | 2 | $205K | $103K | Yes | Crawford county wellness center; Washington all-inclusive playground |
| Paradocs Dr Tan Creti and Dr Mason Family Foundation | Denison, IA | 5 | $41K | $2,000 | Preselected only | Donation to church; Music program string Marachi teaching; General assistance to a wellness center |
| Bill and Noreen Johnson Charitable Tr Bridges Trust Company Ttee | Omaha, NE | 1 | $31K | $31K | Preselected only | Benefit and improve the cemetery through funding for maint… |
| Hattie & Marie V Fatz Fdn | Glenview, IL | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Performing Arts Education |
| The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation | Maumee, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | 2024 Restoration and move of the Bell Cabin |
| Iowa Peo Project Fund Inc | Washington, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Grant |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Corporation | Pella, IA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General operations |
| The Binky Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $850 | $850 | Preselected only | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $720 | $720 | Yes | 4h member dues program |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Leonard Brasel Memorial Foundation | Greenwood Village, CO | 1 | $40 | $40 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Shea Family Charitable Trust | Storm Lake, IA | 1 | — | Preselected only | Charity |
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 Denison, Iowa?
Iowa West Foundation, Paradocs Dr Tan Creti and Dr Mason Family Foundation, Bill and Noreen Johnson Charitable Tr Bridges Trust Company Ttee, Hattie & Marie V Fatz Fdn, The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation and 8 others reported grants to Denison 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 Denison. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.