Foundations that fund organizations in Rockford, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rockford nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $107K to Rockford organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rockford around $25K. 4 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rockford
- $107K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in IA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rockford organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust | Mason City, IA | 17 | $41K | $2,000 | Yes | Provide event games; 2025 prom dj, lighting, decor; Purchase classroom furniture |
| The David & Phyllis Murphy Charitable Foundation | Mason City, IA | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | Purchase trailer |
| Greenstate Foundation | North Liberty, IA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Think big minority business accelerator |
| Victor M & Phyllis Frudden Meyer Family Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Charitable |
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 Rockford, Iowa?
Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust, The David & Phyllis Murphy Charitable Foundation, Greenstate Foundation, Victor M & Phyllis Frudden Meyer Family Foundation reported grants to Rockford 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 Rockford. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.