Foundations that fund organizations in Earlham, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Earlham nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $80K to Earlham organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Earlham around $5,000. 8 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Earlham
- $80K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IA
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Earlham organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Community programming support |
| Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $15K | $7,700 | Preselected only | Community betterment |
| Paul Marston Educational Trust | Earlham, IA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Education |
| Freedom Fest Celebration Inc | Earlham, IA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Actual cost incurred and paid for community 4th of July cel… |
| Arkay Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating fund |
| Harland and Genevieve Emerson Fdtn | Urbandale, IA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | College expenses |
| Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family Foundation C/O Dan Kelly | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Ita Group Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Program 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 Earlham, Iowa?
Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc, Kyle J & Sharon Krause Family Foundation, Paul Marston Educational Trust, Freedom Fest Celebration Inc, Arkay Foundation Inc and 5 others reported grants to Earlham 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 Earlham. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.