Foundations that fund organizations in Leon, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Leon nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $8,143 to Leon organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Leon around $2,000. 3 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Leon
- $8,143
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in IA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Leon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $3,040 | $3,040 | Yes | 4h member dues program |
| Judge Monty W Franklin Memorial Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 2 | $2,603 | $1,301 | Yes | House bug treatments; Security deposit and rent |
| Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation | Greenfield, IA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General Operating 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 Leon, Iowa?
New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation, Judge Monty W Franklin Memorial Foundation, Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation, First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc reported grants to Leon 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 Leon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.