Foundations that fund organizations in Elgin, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Elgin nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $7,500 to Elgin organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Elgin around $2,500. 2 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Elgin
- $7,500
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in IA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Elgin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forst Foundation | Fort Washington, PA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Operating support |
| R J McElroy Trust | Waterloo, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Program support |
| Exacto Foundation Inc | Grafton, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support for church |
| James B & Melita a McDonough Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Purchase evac-u-splint |
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 Elgin, Iowa?
The Forst Foundation, R J McElroy Trust, Exacto Foundation Inc, James B & Melita a McDonough Foundation reported grants to Elgin 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 Elgin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.