Foundations that fund organizations in Garwin, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Garwin nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $15K to Garwin organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Garwin around $1,925. 2 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Garwin
- $15K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $1,925
- Based in IA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Garwin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jensen Private Foundation Inc | Muscatine, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $3,850 | $1,925 | Yes | Volunteer grant grant; Matching gift |
| Lsb Foundation | Reinbeck, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Dollars for scholars support - annual scholarship gift |
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 Garwin, Iowa?
Jensen Private Foundation Inc, Alliant Energy Foundation Inc, Lsb Foundation reported grants to Garwin 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 Garwin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.