Foundations that fund organizations in Sibley, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sibley nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $81K to Sibley organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sibley around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sibley
- $81K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sibley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola County Historical Society | Sibley, IA | 1 | $66K | $66K | Preselected only | Operate museum |
| Premier Communications Foundation C/O Mutual Telephone Company | Sioux Center, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| 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 | 4 | $4,800 | $1,000 | 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 Sibley, Iowa?
Osceola County Historical Society, Premier Communications Foundation C/O Mutual Telephone Company, Scharlepp Scholarship Trust C/O FIRST National Bank Sioux Falls, Land O'Lakes Foundation reported grants to Sibley 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 Sibley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.