Foundations that fund organizations in Oelwein, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Oelwein nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $772K to Oelwein organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Oelwein around $2,500. 7 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Oelwein
- $772K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in IA
- 78%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Oelwein organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation | Oelwein, IA | 9 | $728K | $75K | Yes | Programming; Wellness Center funding; Community bike trail extension |
| Roger & Roberta Polark Foundation | Antioch, IL | 2 | $21K | $11K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Otto Schoitz Foundation | Waterloo, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Operating support |
| James B & Melita a McDonough Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Books for 3 and 4 year old children; Provide rock climbing walls for both elementary buildings |
| Independence Bancshares Charitable Foundation Inc | Sumner, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Iowa Peo Project Fund Inc | Washington, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Grant |
| Dupaco Rw Hoefer Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Needs based |
| West Union Retired School Personnel | Fayette, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | College |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 2 | $164 | $82 | Yes | Matching gift |
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 Oelwein, Iowa?
Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation, Roger & Roberta Polark Foundation, Otto Schoitz Foundation, James B & Melita a McDonough Foundation, Independence Bancshares Charitable Foundation Inc and 4 others reported grants to Oelwein 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 Oelwein. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.