Foundations that fund organizations in Rock Valley, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rock Valley nonprofits
21 private foundations gave $1.0M to Rock Valley organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 21 that say either way accept applications.
38 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rock Valley around $5,000. 14 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 21
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 21 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rock Valley
- $1.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 38
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rock Valley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Schneiderman Charitable Tr | George, IA | 2 | $500K | $250K | Yes | Care of disabled; Wheelchairs |
| The Wellmark Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 4 | $243K | $41K | Yes | Restoring the learning environment after a disaster.; 35 document cameras, 75 area rugs, 4 pianos and accessories.; 16 white board activity tables. |
| Interstates Foundation | Sioux Center, IA | 7 | $64K | $8,500 | Yes | Disaster grant - flood; Donation |
| Premier Communications Foundation C/O Mutual Telephone Company | Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation | Sioux Center, IA | 2 | $35K | $18K | Preselected only | Support for their operations. |
| Vogel Foundation | Orange City, IA | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | General support |
| Arlan J van Wyk Family Foundation | Sheldon, IA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Assisting the disabled |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Corporation | Pella, IA | 2 | $20K | $9,950 | Yes | General operations |
| Dorothy E McCormack Charitable Trust | Sioux Center, IA | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Support for entity's non-profit purpose |
| Pipestone Give Inc | Brandon, SD | 3 | $9,558 | $3,558 | Yes | Helping the rock valley community after local flooding; Accredited resource for disability services and advocacy; Community based school fundraising |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $5,500 | $2,750 | Preselected only | Community coalitions; Educational institutions and related activities |
| Peoples Charitable Foundation | Rock Valley, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Sundholm Foundation C/O Citizens 1st National Bank | Storm Lake, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| 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 |
| Versova Community Foundation | Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General contribution |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Demco Charitable Foundation | Boyden, IA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | To support community services |
| Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Patterson Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | General operations |
| Stewart Family Foundation | Rock Rapids, IA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Providing of financial relief to citizens affected by the j… |
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 Valley, Iowa?
Tony Schneiderman Charitable Tr, The Wellmark Foundation, Interstates Foundation, Premier Communications Foundation C/O Mutual Telephone Company, Timothy J Sandbulte Family Foundation and 16 others reported grants to Rock Valley 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 Valley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.