Foundations that fund organizations in Lansing, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lansing nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $28K to Lansing organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lansing around $850. 2 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lansing
- $28K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $850
- Based in IA
- 22%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lansing organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celia Sander Garrett Foundation | Harpers Ferry, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Ed & enhance conservation issues |
| John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew Family Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | 8 | $6,800 | $850 | Preselected only | Public support; Program support; Educational support |
| Arlin Falck Foundation | Caledonia, MN | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Food for the holidays |
| The Miccio Foundation | Iowa City, IA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Equipment, ferral colony tnr |
| Raymond H & Florence Sponberg Foundation | Ballwin, MO | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | To provide food to the hungry and needy |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $750 | $375 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Larson Financial Foundation | Chesterfield, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Edwards Mother Earth Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $450 | $450 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Backus Family Foundation Inc | Waunakee, WI | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | General support |
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 Lansing, Iowa?
Celia Sander Garrett Foundation, John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew Family Foundation, Arlin Falck Foundation, The Miccio Foundation, Raymond H & Florence Sponberg Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Lansing 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 Lansing. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.