Foundations that fund organizations in Shenandoah, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Shenandoah nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $530K to Shenandoah organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
51 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Shenandoah around $1,050. 9 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Shenandoah
- $530K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 51
- Typical median grant
- $1,050
- Based in IA
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Shenandoah organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa West Foundation | Council Bluffs, IA | 2 | $175K | $88K | Yes | Rapp park connector trail; Malvern trailhead facility expansion |
| Kay M Anderson Foundation | Shenandoah, IA | 9 | $107K | $10K | Yes | Grant; Voided checks never picked up |
| Lloyd Family Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | 9 | $95K | $10K | Yes | Donation; Donaiton |
| George S & Grace a Jay Memorial Trust | Shenandoah, IA | 1 | $53K | $53K | Yes | Scholarship for high school students |
| Mary Louise Gidley Scholarship Fund | Shenandoah, IA | 1 | $45K | $45K | Yes | Loans for high school students |
| Teget Foundation C/O Paul Teget | Hays, KS | 7 | $21K | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable; Educational |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Corporation | Pella, IA | 10 | $13K | $1,050 | Yes | General operations |
| Dwight and Marilyn Conover Foundation | Okoboji, IA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Student engagement & activities |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 3 | $3,100 | $500 | Yes | Fire & emergency rescue services; Donations & grants |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Neighbors Feeding Neighbors |
| Lake Matthews Educational Fund | Shenandoah, IA | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | Scholarhsip |
| Perry Foundation | Iowa City, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support activities |
| The Jensen Family Foundation | Belleair, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc | Moberly, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Donation - peter weber scholarship p |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Shenandoah, Iowa?
Iowa West Foundation, Kay M Anderson Foundation, Lloyd Family Foundation, George S & Grace a Jay Memorial Trust, Mary Louise Gidley Scholarship Fund and 11 others reported grants to Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.