Foundations that fund organizations in Emmetsburg, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Emmetsburg nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $427K to Emmetsburg organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
19 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Emmetsburg around $1,395. 3 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Emmetsburg
- $427K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 19
- Typical median grant
- $1,395
- Based in IA
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Emmetsburg organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene Leonard Trust 42 | Emmetsburg, IA | 1 | $377K | $377K | Yes | Scholarships |
| Arthur W & Audrey F Smith Foundatio | Clear Lake, IA | 9 | $35K | $2,467 | Preselected only | General support; Community visioning committee; Scholarships |
| Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Providing Opportunities for Our Horizons Family to Develop… |
| LA Amundson Ohana Foundation | Sleepy Eye, MN | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | Scholarship |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 2 | $2,790 | $1,395 | Yes | Donations & grants; 4h member dues program |
| The Kean Foundation Inc | Parsippany, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew Family Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | 1 | $600 | $600 | Preselected only | Educational support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $400 | $200 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities |
| Swaddling Clothes Inc Nfp | Ballwin, MO | 1 | — | Preselected only | to be used to buy diapers wipes formula cribs and car seats… |
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 Emmetsburg, Iowa?
Eugene Leonard Trust 42, Arthur W & Audrey F Smith Foundatio, Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation Inc, LA Amundson Ohana Foundation, New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Emmetsburg 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 Emmetsburg. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.