Foundations that fund organizations in Lester, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lester nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $19K to Lester organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lester around $7,500. 2 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lester
- $19K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in IA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy E McCormack Charitable Trust | Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Walking/bike path for the city of lester, iowa |
| James W and Ella B Forster Trust | Rock Rapids, IA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Economic development |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Direct member match |
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 Lester, Iowa?
Dorothy E McCormack Charitable Trust, James W and Ella B Forster Trust, Land O'Lakes Foundation reported grants to Lester 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 Lester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.