Foundations that fund organizations in Neola, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Neola nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $121K to Neola organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Neola around $12K. 2 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Neola
- $121K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in IA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Neola organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa West Foundation | Council Bluffs, IA | 5 | $94K | $25K | Yes | The neola creek bank stabilization and enhancement project; Nami southwest iowa fy24 program support; Nami southwest iowa fy25 general operating support |
| Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation | Woodbine, IA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Operating |
| Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust | Chandler, AZ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charity |
| Mutual of Omaha Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | 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 Neola, Iowa?
Iowa West Foundation, Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation, Heistand-Bro Family Foundation Trust, Mutual of Omaha Foundation reported grants to Neola 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 Neola. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.