Foundations that fund organizations in New Sharon, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for New Sharon nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $9,060 to New Sharon organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to New Sharon around $1,775. 4 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to New Sharon
- $9,060
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,775
- Based in IA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to New Sharon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Corporation | Pella, IA | 2 | $3,551 | $1,775 | Yes | General operations |
| Weiler Foundation | Knoxville, IA | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Yes | General support |
| Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation | Grinnell, IA | 1 | $1,909 | $1,909 | Yes | Match for Team Up for Tomorrow 2nd Place team donation |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation | Pella, IA | 2 | $1,100 | $550 | Preselected only | Charitable; Education |
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 New Sharon, Iowa?
Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Corporation, Weiler Foundation, Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation, Vermeer Charitable Foundation reported grants to New Sharon 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 New Sharon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.