Foundations that fund organizations in Tipton, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Tipton nonprofits
29 private foundations gave $498K to Tipton organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 29 that say either way accept applications.
43 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Tipton around $5,000. 6 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 29
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 29 that state a policy
- Dollars to Tipton
- $498K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 43
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IA
- 21%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Tipton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Watersheds Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Strengthening village watershed committees in india |
| Eliason Family Foundation C/O Beth H Eliason | Yutan, NE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Support |
| Bayer Family Foundation | Arlington, TX | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | support mission |
| Harman Family Charitable Tr Main | St Louis, MO | 1 | $26K | $26K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Cw Christian Foundation | Tinley Park, IL | 2 | $26K | $13K | Preselected only | Various |
| Ploughshares Foundation | Highland Park, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | For work in mexico, central america, ukraine and in the wes… |
| Herbert L and Nancy M Townsend Foundation | Muscatine, IA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Support for ag building campaign |
| Charles F de Ganahl Family Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Kent Corporation Charitable Foundation Fka Kent-Stein Foundation | Muscatine, IA | 1 | $17K | $17K | Yes | General operations |
| Margaret E Dallas Scholarships | Tipton, IA | 14 | $15K | $1,000 | Yes | Apply to cost of higher education; Apply to higher cost of education |
| McClure Charitable Fdn of 2007 | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Daily operational support |
| Donald H and Elizabeth J Werling Scholarship | North Liberty, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| The Frances W Burton Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | General fund support |
| State Historical Society Inc Trust | North Liberty, IA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Becket Family Foundation C/O Alane Becket | Malvern, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Turenne Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $4,827 | $4,827 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Lionel & Debra Dluna Family Foundation | Irvine, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | International relief services |
| Stonbely Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | To further donee's purpose |
| Horn Family Charitable Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To support organizations goals |
| Richard B & Barbara B Odlin Foundation Co Mike Wise | Spotsylvania, VA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Fdn | Hummelstown, PA | 1 | $800 | $800 | Yes | General support |
| Koering Family Foundation | Fort Madison, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Grant |
| Edward and Judith Knitter Family Charitable Foundation | Howell, MI | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Deliver emergency medical housing and food services |
| Olson-Kulka Foundation | Southfield, MI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General Fund |
| Mutual of America Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $206 | $206 | Yes | General operating purpose |
| Ansom Foundation | Mentor, OH | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Assurant Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $20 | $20 | Preselected only | Financial Assistance |
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 Tipton, Iowa?
Theresa & Edward O'Toole Foundation, Watersheds Foundation, Eliason Family Foundation C/O Beth H Eliason, Bayer Family Foundation, Harman Family Charitable Tr Main and 24 others reported grants to Tipton 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 Tipton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.