Foundations that fund organizations in Garner, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Garner nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $397K to Garner organizations in their latest filings; 13 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
31 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Garner around $3,760. 12 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 13
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Garner
- $397K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 31
- Typical median grant
- $3,760
- Based in IA
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Garner organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View Home Foundation | Garner, IA | 1 | $172K | $172K | Preselected only | Operation and plant |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Forest City, IA | 10 | $148K | $9,500 | Yes | Heaters; Duesey days 2025; Roofing drainage project |
| Farrer Endowment Foundation | Mason City, IA | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Yes | Operationalexpenses; Construction ofnew child carefacility |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 3 | $11K | $3,760 | Yes | Donations & grants; 4h member dues program; School donations |
| The David & Phyllis Murphy Charitable Foundation | Mason City, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Program assistance |
| Kinney-Lindstrom Foundation Inc | Mason City, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | New building |
| Janssen Family Charitable Trust | Northwood, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Educational |
| Stratford Foundation | Mason City, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Assist withgrowth/developmentin program |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 3 | $5,000 | $1,750 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| FIRST Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation | Mason City, IA | 3 | $4,500 | $1,000 | Yes | General support; Vision for expansion |
| Adams Family Foundation of Nora Springs Iowa | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Connecting Floyd County Schools to Agriculture |
| Bertha Stebens Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Bringing Agriculture to Classrooms in Cerro Gordo County Sc… |
| Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust | Mason City, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Expansion of ag education week |
| Versova Community Foundation | Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| W D Ley Foundation | Buffalo Center, IA | 1 | $350 | $350 | Yes | Gen'l 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 Garner, Iowa?
Prairie View Home Foundation, John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation, Farrer Endowment Foundation, New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation, The David & Phyllis Murphy Charitable Foundation and 10 others reported grants to Garner 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 Garner. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.