Foundations that fund organizations in Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mount Pleasant nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $150K to Mount Pleasant organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
28 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mount Pleasant around $3,000. 8 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mount Pleasant
- $150K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 28
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in IA
- 53%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mount Pleasant organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William M & Donna J Hoaglin Foundation Inc | Mount Pleasant, IA | 7 | $63K | $3,000 | Yes | Replace playground equipment; Restoration of dar historical marker; Directory of comm services brochure |
| Floyd H Granaman Tr UW Fbo Old Threshers Foundation | Burlington, IA | 1 | $33K | $33K | Preselected only | Operations of non profit entity |
| Frances Gilmore Grubbs Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating |
| Iowa Peo Project Fund Inc | Washington, IA | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Grant |
| John H Witte Jr Foundation Trust | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Pennebaker Foundation | New London, IA | 6 | $4,100 | $750 | Yes | New roof & masonry; New pianoskeyboards for classrooms; New computer |
| The Miccio Foundation | Iowa City, IA | 1 | $3,550 | $3,550 | Yes | Facility maintenance & remodel |
| Miles Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $3,159 | $3,159 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Wapello County Foundation | Ottumwa, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Community good |
| Dupaco Rw Hoefer Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Needs based |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Community improvement |
| The Cambridge Foundation Inc | Fairfield, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating fund |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Volunteer Day Project |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Mount Pleasant, Iowa?
William M & Donna J Hoaglin Foundation Inc, Floyd H Granaman Tr UW Fbo Old Threshers Foundation, Frances Gilmore Grubbs Charitable Trust, Harry & Virginia Murray Foundation, Iowa Peo Project Fund Inc and 10 others reported grants to Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.