Foundations that fund organizations in Manson, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Manson nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $48K to Manson organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Manson around $1,500. 4 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Manson
- $48K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in IA
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Manson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $39K | $39K | Yes | 2025 season and resurfacing the parking lot |
| Charles & Mildred Petersen Charitable Foundation | Manson, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To support accomodations and camp programming |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 4 | $1,950 | $175 | Yes | Donations & grants |
| Madden-Mallory Foundation | Luverne, IA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General support |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
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 Manson, Iowa?
The Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation, Charles & Mildred Petersen Charitable Foundation, New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation, Madden-Mallory Foundation, Jpmorgan Chase Foundation reported grants to Manson 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 Manson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.