Foundations that fund organizations in Peosta, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Peosta nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $122K to Peosta organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Peosta around $5,000. 10 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Peosta
- $122K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Peosta organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chs Foundation | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 2 | $22K | $11K | Yes | Grain bin safety week 2025; National farm safety and health week |
| Ay McDonald Charitable Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Educational |
| R J McElroy Trust | Waterloo, IA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Operating support |
| Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| The Growmark Foundation | Bloomington, IL | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | For support of agricultural education; For student scholarships |
| Molony Foundation | Bernard, IA | 2 | $12K | $5,750 | Yes | General operating support |
| The Gallagher Family Foundation | Waterloo, IA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Education support |
| Greenstate Foundation | North Liberty, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Midwestone Bank Foundation | Iowa City, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Installation of new turf field at western dubuque high in e… |
| Mathis Pfohl Foundation | Long Island City, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| Flynn Family Foundation | Epworth, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Hartig Charitable Foundation 1015003512 | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Grant for charitable expenditures |
| James B & Melita a McDonough Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Career exploration event for 25 students |
| James E & John a Keyes Families Foundation Inc | Elm Grove, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Matching gifts |
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 Peosta, Iowa?
Chs Foundation, Ay McDonald Charitable Foundation, R J McElroy Trust, Medical Associates Foundation of Dubuque, The Growmark Foundation and 10 others reported grants to Peosta 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 Peosta. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.