Foundations that fund organizations in Lisbon, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lisbon nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $14K to Lisbon organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lisbon around $5,000. 1 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lisbon
- $14K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IA
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lisbon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The McIntyre Foundation | Lawrence, KS | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Flint, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of th… |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 4 | $1,690 | $300 | Yes | Volunteer grant grant; Matching gift |
| The Lee & Andrea Liu Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To support the mission of the rescue. |
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 Lisbon, Iowa?
The McIntyre Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Alliant Energy Foundation Inc, The Lee & Andrea Liu Foundation reported grants to Lisbon 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 Lisbon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.