Foundations that fund organizations in Tama, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Tama nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $282K to Tama organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Tama around $18K. 5 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Tama
- $282K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $18K
- Based in IA
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Tama organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Charitable Foundation | Tama, IA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Safe routes to school project |
| Novo Foundation | Hurley, NY | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Meskwaki agriculture & food sovereignty |
| Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | Capital for safe routes to school network |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $18K | $18K | Yes | Other |
| Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation | Grinnell, IA | 2 | $10K | $5,025 | Yes | Employee matching fund-Norma Svacina; Donation Toward Lifepak 35 |
| The Miccio Foundation | Iowa City, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Facility maintenance & remodel |
| Lsb Foundation | Reinbeck, IA | 2 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Yes | Safe routes network support; General operating support |
| Kedesh Foundation Inc | Longmont, CO | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Child and youth support for native community |
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 Tama, Iowa?
Mansfield Charitable Foundation, Novo Foundation, Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation, Union Pacific Foundation, Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Tama 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 Tama. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.