Foundations that fund organizations in Newton, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Newton nonprofits
19 private foundations gave $7.1M to Newton organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 19 that say either way accept applications.
78 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Newton around $4,425. 14 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 19
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 19 that state a policy
- Dollars to Newton
- $7.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 78
- Typical median grant
- $4,425
- Based in IA
- 74%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Newton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Geisler-Penquite Foundation | Newton, IA | 13 | $6.5M | $381K | Yes | Endowment fund |
| Schiller Family Foundation | Newton, IA | 19 | $279K | $2,500 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation | Pella, IA | 3 | $76K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| B D Charitable Trust | Newton, IA | 9 | $56K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Community support; Support for persons with disabilities |
| Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation | Newton, IA | 7 | $33K | $3,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted; Programming; Workshop wiring and clayroom |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Corporation | Pella, IA | 3 | $30K | $1,800 | Yes | General operations |
| Bruce & Sandy Heerema Charitable Foundat | Pella, IA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Benevolence |
| The Noble Foundation C/O Claudia Miranda West Bank | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Ohio Jewelers Education Foundation | Dublin, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Scholarship |
| Deutsch Family Foundation | Baxter, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Support |
| Fnnb Foundation | Newton, IA | 5 | $6,400 | $1,800 | Yes | General budget; St nicks christmas club for needy children; Food pantry |
| The Mark and Kris Kramer Foundation | New Hampton, IA | 1 | $6,366 | $6,366 | Preselected only | Support of a local charity that supports the local community |
| Neville Family Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Human services support |
| Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation | Grinnell, IA | 1 | $4,425 | $4,425 | Yes | United Way employee matching donation |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 6 | $2,756 | $362 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities; Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations; Human services - multipurpose and other |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 3 | $2,584 | $400 | Yes | Matching gift |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | Ankeny, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Gifts of Inspiration Foundation | Sully, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable 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 Newton, Iowa?
The Geisler-Penquite Foundation, Schiller Family Foundation, Vermeer Charitable Foundation, B D Charitable Trust, Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation and 14 others reported grants to Newton 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 Newton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.