Foundations that fund organizations in Rock Rapids, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rock Rapids nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $687K to Rock Rapids organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
41 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rock Rapids around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rock Rapids
- $687K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 41
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rock Rapids organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James W and Ella B Forster Trust | Rock Rapids, IA | 4 | $297K | $53K | Yes | Facility expansion; Murals; Expand thrift store/outreach |
| Rock Rapids Area Development Foundation | Rock Rapids, IA | 13 | $280K | $20K | Yes | A grant was given to businesses to assist in the business d… |
| Stewart Family Foundation | Rock Rapids, IA | 10 | $56K | $1,000 | Preselected only | Religious - general church operations, property maintenance…; Religious - general church operations.; Educational - to preserve the heritage of rock rapids, iowa… |
| Dorothy E McCormack Charitable Trust | Sioux Center, IA | 7 | $22K | $3,400 | Preselected only | Support for entity's non-profit purpose; Support for scholarships for central lyon students seeking… |
| Louise H Moffett Family Foundation | Metairie, LA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | College scholarships |
| Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Emergency relief |
| Premier Communications Foundation C/O Mutual Telephone Company | Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Salzwedel Family Fund Ltd | Madison, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Scharlepp Scholarship Trust C/O FIRST National Bank Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | College scholarships to be awarded |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Rock Rapids, Iowa?
James W and Ella B Forster Trust, Rock Rapids Area Development Foundation, Stewart Family Foundation, Dorothy E McCormack Charitable Trust, Louise H Moffett Family Foundation and 5 others reported grants to Rock Rapids 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 Rock Rapids. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.