Foundations that fund organizations in Keokuk, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Keokuk nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $344K to Keokuk organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
57 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Keokuk around $2,800. 7 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Keokuk
- $344K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 57
- Typical median grant
- $2,800
- Based in IA
- 58%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Keokuk organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keokuk Xii | Keokuk, IA | 14 | $112K | $5,000 | Yes | Back pack program; Pool day after school christmas event; Big dam street festival |
| Howard Jackson Trust Foundation | Keokuk, IA | 11 | $112K | $10K | Yes | General support; Support the arts; Education |
| Keokuk Benevolent Union | Delhi, IA | 9 | $56K | $4,000 | Preselected only | Support those in need; Protect women and children; Family services |
| Grace Bott Millar Charitable Trust | Keokuk, IA | 10 | $32K | $2,750 | Yes | Supplies; Advertising; Building renovation |
| Donald E Fike Family Foundation | Galesburg, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Activities for the betterment of the keokuk public library… |
| Chase Family Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Chase & Conor Piper Memorial | Keokuk, IA | 5 | $5,453 | $1,431 | Preselected only | Grant; Youth; Kids |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Yes | United way/red cross |
| Lee County Youth Services Inc | Fort Madison, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Youth programs |
| Iowa Peo Project Fund Inc | Washington, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Grant |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $504 | $252 | Yes | Volunteer grant grant; Matching gift |
| Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc | Stevens Point, WI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Donations - matching 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 Keokuk, Iowa?
Keokuk Xii, Howard Jackson Trust Foundation, Keokuk Benevolent Union, Grace Bott Millar Charitable Trust, Donald E Fike Family Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Keokuk 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 Keokuk. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.