Foundations that fund organizations in Sully, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sully nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $16K to Sully organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sully around $1,250. 4 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sully
- $16K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,250
- Based in IA
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sully organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts of Inspiration Foundation | Sully, IA | 2 | $8,358 | $4,179 | Preselected only | Charitable support |
| Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation | Grinnell, IA | 2 | $5,620 | $2,810 | Yes | Baseball Field Improvements; United Way employee matching donation |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation | Newton, IA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation | Pella, IA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Education |
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 Sully, Iowa?
Gifts of Inspiration Foundation, Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation, Jean and Murray Nelson Foundation, Vermeer Charitable Foundation reported grants to Sully 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 Sully. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.