Foundations that fund organizations in St Charles, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for St Charles nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $202K to St Charles organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to St Charles around $5,000. 7 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to St Charles
- $202K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IA
- 47%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to St Charles organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabus Foundation C/O Iowa State Bank/Matt Spading | Urbandale, IA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Lyla M Lynch Trust | Winterset, IA | 2 | $29K | $15K | Preselected only | Maintenance & repair; Equipment & maintenance |
| Roehl Family Foundation | Maple Plain, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Health & outreach to at-risk childre |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation | Pella, IA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Emma L Schroppel Trust UW Farmers & Merchants State Bank Trustee | Winterset, IA | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | Repairs, maintenance, weed & brush control |
| Finn Family Foundation Inc | New Waverly, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Assistance to children sufferingfrom abuse and neglect |
| Gerald Anderson Church Trust | Birmingham, AL | 2 | $5,226 | $2,613 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Kunes Family Foundation | Delavan, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Lawson Family Charitable Foundation C/O John K Lawson | Fort Myers, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support for children |
| The Lloyd R Wallace Charitable Foundation | Braymer, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | 501c3 non-profit |
| The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Funding for next steps program |
| Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation | Greenfield, IA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation | Hastings, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | To continue to safe harbor of at-risk youth and students as… |
| South Story Bank Charitable Foundation | Huxley, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Wild About the Child Shindig |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $311 | $311 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 St Charles, Iowa?
Gabus Foundation C/O Iowa State Bank/Matt Spading, Lyla M Lynch Trust, Roehl Family Foundation, Vermeer Charitable Foundation, Emma L Schroppel Trust UW Farmers & Merchants State Bank Trustee and 10 others reported grants to St Charles 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 St Charles. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.