Foundations that fund organizations in Maquoketa, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Maquoketa nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $57K to Maquoketa organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
25 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Maquoketa around $1,100. 5 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Maquoketa
- $57K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 25
- Typical median grant
- $1,100
- Based in IA
- 45%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Maquoketa organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohnward Foundation | Maquoketa, IA | 4 | $30K | $6,000 | Yes | General support; Annual fundraising campaign; General support- attn: rich hall |
| Allison Everett Pearson Foundation | Clinton, IA | 5 | $10K | $2,000 | Yes | Grade level reading; Imagination library project; Restoration/fryer |
| Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Molony Foundation | Bernard, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| James B & Melita a McDonough Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 2 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Yes | Cost of production of little mermaid jr; Book each month for registered preschoolers in jackson co |
| Friends of Maquoketa Public Library Inc | Maquoketa, IA | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $660 | $185 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other; Community improvement; Animal-related |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 3 | $550 | $100 | Yes | Matching gift; Volunteer grant grant |
| John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew Family Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Program support |
| The Growmark Foundation | Bloomington, IL | 3 | $150 | $50 | Preselected only | For support of community charitable activities |
| Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation | East Dubuque, IL | 1 | — | Preselected only | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program |
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 Maquoketa, Iowa?
Ohnward Foundation, Allison Everett Pearson Foundation, Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation, Molony Foundation, James B & Melita a McDonough Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Maquoketa 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 Maquoketa. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.