Foundations that fund organizations in Manchester, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Manchester nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $19K to Manchester organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Manchester around $500. 4 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Manchester
- $19K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in IA
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Manchester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erling B & Dorothy E Hanson Foundation | Manchester, IA | 3 | $15K | $600 | Preselected only | Concerts/blue moon event/drama camp; Music for concerts; Venue rent |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Education |
| Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn C/O Midwestone Bank | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Joseph and Helen Ertl Family Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Provide support |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Patterson Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General operations |
| Dupaco Rw Hoefer Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Needs based |
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 Manchester, Iowa?
Erling B & Dorothy E Hanson Foundation, Baird Foundation Inc, Spahn & Rose Lumber Co Charitable Fdtn C/O Midwestone Bank, Joseph and Helen Ertl Family Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Manchester 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 Manchester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.