Foundations that fund organizations in Oakland, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Oakland nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $219K to Oakland organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Oakland around $7,500. 4 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Oakland
- $219K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in IA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Oakland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Builders Vision Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | to support increased programmatic capacity at a local foods… |
| Iowa West Foundation | Council Bluffs, IA | 2 | $55K | $28K | Yes | Golden hills rc&d capacity and operating support; Disaster response initiative |
| Russ Kurth Foundation | Logan, IA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Educational grant for byway kiosk |
| Iowa Peo Project Fund Inc | Washington, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Grant |
| Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation | Greenfield, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities |
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 Oakland, Iowa?
Builders Vision Foundation, Iowa West Foundation, Russ Kurth Foundation, Iowa Peo Project Fund Inc, Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Oakland 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 Oakland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.