Foundations that fund organizations in Monroe, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Monroe nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $50K to Monroe organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Monroe around $2,435. 3 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 Monroe
- $50K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $2,435
- Based in IA
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Monroe organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Neighbors Feeding Neighbors |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Corporation | Pella, IA | 3 | $13K | $2,435 | Yes | General operations |
| Albert & Vera Clement Charitable Trust | Altoona, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Support senior citizens |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation | Newton, IA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
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 Monroe, Iowa?
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc, Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Corporation, Albert & Vera Clement Charitable Trust, Land O'Lakes Foundation, Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation reported grants to Monroe 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 Monroe. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.