Foundations that fund organizations in Knoxville, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Knoxville nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $1.4M to Knoxville organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
78 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Knoxville around $1,000. 9 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Knoxville
- $1.4M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 78
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in IA
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Knoxville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weiler Foundation | Knoxville, IA | 38 | $1.2M | $500 | Yes | General support; Elementary schools; Fellowship uniting neighbors(fun) support |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation | Pella, IA | 8 | $54K | $3,250 | Preselected only | Charitable; Education |
| Marion County Bank Charitable Found | Pella, IA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Radiation center |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Corporation | Pella, IA | 15 | $26K | $1,328 | Yes | General operations |
| Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust | Austin, MN | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Community support |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Member co-op matches; Independent retailer match |
| Poortinga Family Foundation | Pella, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Religious |
| Hydro-Craft Foundation Inc | Henderson, NV | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | To support programs |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | Youth development; Educational institutions and related activities |
| Gifts of Inspiration Foundation | Sully, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable support |
| Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation | Grinnell, IA | 1 | $935 | $935 | Yes | United Way employee matching donation |
| Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn C/O Midwestone Bank | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Hans Family Foundation | Western Springs, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General Use |
| Boat Foundation Inc | Pella, IA | 2 | $150 | $75 | Preselected only | Religious; Charitable |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $78 | $78 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Anastasia & Kr Jenkins Foundation | Blue Springs, MO | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Mission religious education minstreis |
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 Knoxville, Iowa?
Weiler Foundation, Vermeer Charitable Foundation, Marion County Bank Charitable Found, Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Corporation, Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust and 11 others reported grants to Knoxville 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 Knoxville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.