Foundations that fund organizations in Red Oak, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Red Oak nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $128K to Red Oak organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Red Oak around $1,500. 4 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Red Oak
- $128K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in IA
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Red Oak organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation | Okoboji, IA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | General support |
| Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation | Greenfield, IA | 5 | $12K | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Cole-Belin Education Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | General operating budget |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 4 | $5,320 | $1,160 | Yes | Fire & emergency rescue services; 4h member dues program; Donations & grants |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Corporation | Pella, IA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | General operations |
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 Red Oak, Iowa?
Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation, Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation, Cole-Belin Education Foundation, New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation, First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to Red Oak 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 Red Oak. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.