Foundations that fund organizations in Malvern, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Malvern nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $31K to Malvern organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Malvern around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Malvern
- $31K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IA
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Malvern organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation | Greenfield, IA | 3 | $12K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Steinhart Foundation Inc | Nebraska City, NE | 1 | $9,600 | $9,600 | Yes | Broadway advantage play for nebraska city and otoe county a… |
| Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc | Council Bluffs, IA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Contribution for general purposes |
| Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $900 | $900 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities |
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 Malvern, Iowa?
Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation, The Steinhart Foundation Inc, Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc, Allan and Ann Mactier Charitable Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Malvern 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 Malvern. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.