Foundations that fund organizations in Letts, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Letts nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $80K to Letts organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Letts around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Letts
- $80K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Letts organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Corporation Charitable Foundation Fka Kent-Stein Foundation | Muscatine, IA | 2 | $56K | $28K | Yes | General operations |
| The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation | Columbus Junction, IA | 3 | $15K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Stephen R and Joanne Hammes Familycharitable Foundation | Tiffin, IA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Program Support |
| John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To enable organization to c/o its charitable purpose |
| Carl a Nelson Charitable Foundation | Burlington, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Social assistance |
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 Letts, Iowa?
Kent Corporation Charitable Foundation Fka Kent-Stein Foundation, The Marillyn M & Robert W Schlutz Family Foundation, Stephen R and Joanne Hammes Familycharitable Foundation, John & Barbara Knapp Charitable Foundation, Carl a Nelson Charitable Foundation reported grants to Letts 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 Letts. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.