Foundations that fund organizations in Lake Mills, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lake Mills nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $124K to Lake Mills organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
21 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lake Mills around $1,500. 3 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lake Mills
- $124K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 21
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in IA
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lake Mills organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Forest City, IA | 12 | $115K | $7,750 | Yes | Sign - department and community; 1901 victoria house preservation; Food and personal care products |
| W D Ley Foundation | Buffalo Center, IA | 6 | $5,000 | $800 | Yes | Comm betterment; Local library support; Police dept - body cameras |
| Versova Community Foundation | Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Russell T Lund Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General operating |
| Maier Math Foundation | Salem, OR | 1 | $293 | $293 | Preselected only | Educational materials for programs |
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 Lake Mills, Iowa?
John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation, W D Ley Foundation, Versova Community Foundation, Russell T Lund Charitable Trust, Maier Math Foundation reported grants to Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.