Foundations that fund organizations in Humboldt, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Humboldt nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $76K to Humboldt organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Humboldt around $5,000. 4 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Humboldt
- $76K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Humboldt organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 1 | $39K | $39K | Preselected only | Tele-emergency services at humboldt county memorial hospital |
| Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation | Okoboji, IA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Student engagement & activities |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 5 | $6,830 | $500 | Yes | School donations; Donations & grants; County fairs |
| The Pinh Foundation | Jupiter, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Iowa Peo Project Fund Inc | Washington, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Grant |
| Madden-Mallory Foundation | Luverne, IA | 5 | $4,475 | $500 | Yes | General support |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $750 | $375 | Preselected only | Health - general and rehabilitative; Community improvement |
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 Humboldt, Iowa?
The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust, Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation, New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation, The Pinh Foundation, Iowa Peo Project Fund Inc and 3 others reported grants to Humboldt 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 Humboldt. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.