Foundations that fund organizations in Hawarden, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hawarden nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $238K to Hawarden organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hawarden around $14K. 7 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hawarden
- $238K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $14K
- Based in IA
- 78%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hawarden organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versova Community Foundation | Sioux Center, IA | 3 | $117K | $15K | Preselected only | Hunger relief; Community nature center; General support |
| Roy J Carver Charitable Trust | Muscatine, IA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Assist in the replacement of a flood |
| Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation | Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Support for their operations. |
| Bomgaars Family Foundation | Sioux City, IA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Dorothy E McCormack Charitable Trust | Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | Support for providing free grocery services to those living… |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Corporation | Pella, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operations |
| Scharlepp Scholarship Trust C/O FIRST National Bank Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | College scholarships to be awarded |
| Iowa Peo Project Fund Inc | Washington, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Grant |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Hawarden, Iowa?
Versova Community Foundation, Roy J Carver Charitable Trust, Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation, Bomgaars Family Foundation, Dorothy E McCormack Charitable Trust and 4 others reported grants to Hawarden 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 Hawarden. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.