Foundations that fund organizations in Sheffield, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sheffield nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $167K to Sheffield organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sheffield around $10K. 5 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sheffield
- $167K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in IA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sheffield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sukup Family Foundation | Sheffield, IA | 2 | $127K | $64K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust | Mason City, IA | 4 | $13K | $3,250 | Yes | Replace 12 picnic tables; Contribution towards new park equip; Soft furniture for the children's sp |
| Farrer Endowment Foundation | Mason City, IA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Surface and equipmentfor playground in rockwell |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Forest City, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Park equipment upgrade |
| FIRST Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation | Mason City, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
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 Sheffield, Iowa?
The Sukup Family Foundation, Beth E Reinhart Charitable Trust, Farrer Endowment Foundation, John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation, FIRST Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation reported grants to Sheffield 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 Sheffield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.