Foundations that fund organizations in Jefferson, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jefferson nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $188K to Jefferson organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
29 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jefferson around $1,000. 6 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Jefferson
- $188K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 29
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in IA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jefferson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Johnson Educational Fund | Grand Junction, IA | 5 | $115K | $2,000 | Yes | Study at Iowa Central Community College; Donation to pay for Greenhouse at the school; Boost fund for school |
| Home State Bank Charitable Foundation | Jefferson, IA | 13 | $64K | $1,000 | Yes | General Operations; Boost |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 8 | $8,365 | $875 | Yes | County fairs; Donations & grants; School donations |
| Dupaco Rw Hoefer Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Needs based |
| Warren Raney Scholarship Fund | Jefferson, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | study at Iowa State University |
| Iowa Savings Bank Charitable Foundation | Carroll, IA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Unrestricted use |
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 Jefferson, Iowa?
Max Johnson Educational Fund, Home State Bank Charitable Foundation, New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation, Dupaco Rw Hoefer Foundation, Warren Raney Scholarship Fund and 1 others reported grants to Jefferson 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 Jefferson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.