Foundations that fund organizations in State Center, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for State Center nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $121K to State Center organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
32 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to State Center around $5,500. 3 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to State Center
- $121K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 32
- Typical median grant
- $5,500
- Based in IA
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to State Center organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru | State Center, IA | 11 | $51K | $2,305 | Yes | Adventure passes; Golf course trees; Entertainment for festival |
| Truenorth Legacy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | State Center Fire and EMS station project |
| Phyllis Perry Hulton Educational Trust | Marshalltown, IA | 18 | $24K | $1,250 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Civics & public affairs |
| Martha Ellen Tye Foundation | Marshalltown, IA | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Yes | Annual contribution |
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 State Center, Iowa?
Ira B Kauffman Charitable Community Tru, Truenorth Legacy Foundation, Phyllis Perry Hulton Educational Trust, Union Pacific Foundation, Martha Ellen Tye Foundation reported grants to State Center 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 State Center. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.