Foundations that fund organizations in Onawa, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Onawa nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $106K to Onawa organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Onawa around $5,000. 3 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 Onawa
- $106K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Onawa organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean J King Family Foundation | Logan, IA | 1 | $74K | $74K | Yes | 1. dorm beds |
| Westendorf Family Foundation C/O Neal W Westendorf | Dakota Dunes, SD | 6 | $22K | $4,500 | Preselected only | Scholarship award; Donation |
| Iowa Peo Project Fund Inc | Washington, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Grant |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 4 | $4,660 | $1,000 | Yes | Donations & grants; 4h member dues program; County fairs |
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 Onawa, Iowa?
Dean J King Family Foundation, Westendorf Family Foundation C/O Neal W Westendorf, Iowa Peo Project Fund Inc, New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation reported grants to Onawa 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 Onawa. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.