Foundations that fund organizations in Lake View, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lake View nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $44K to Lake View organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lake View around $3,000. 3 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lake View
- $44K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in IA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lake View organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State Bank Charitable Foundation | Sac City, IA | 5 | $27K | $600 | Yes | General Operations; Equipment; Playground Equipment |
| Gilbert Renze Charitable Foundation | Carroll, IA | 3 | $11K | $3,961 | Yes | Public pier repair; Hvac; Outdoor instruments & windows for Legion hall |
| Roswell and Elizabeth Garst Foundation | Sac City, IA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | A Trustee Advised grant to be used for furnishings for the… |
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 View, Iowa?
Iowa State Bank Charitable Foundation, Gilbert Renze Charitable Foundation, Roswell and Elizabeth Garst Foundation, Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust reported grants to Lake View 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 View. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.