Foundations that fund organizations in Union, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Union nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $53K to Union organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Union around $2,500. 3 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Union
- $53K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in IA
- 30%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Union organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trachsel Family Foundation | North Chatham, MA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Funding to provide food, safe water, education, and medical… |
| Tdecu Cares Foundation Inc | Sugar Land, TX | 1 | $6,365 | $6,365 | Preselected only | 15,000 mac n cheese packages for families in need |
| Brenton Foundation C/O Jc Brenton | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Martha Ellen Tye Foundation | Marshalltown, IA | 1 | $4,400 | $4,400 | Yes | Annual contribution |
| The Pequot Charitable Foundation | Salem, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To fund continuing charitable purposes |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 | Preselected only | 1300 |
| Arbella Insurance Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Human services |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation | Greenfield, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Otter Cares Foundation Aka Ottercares Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
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 Union, Iowa?
The Trachsel Family Foundation, Tdecu Cares Foundation Inc, Brenton Foundation C/O Jc Brenton, Martha Ellen Tye Foundation, The Pequot Charitable Foundation and 5 others reported grants to Union 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 Union. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.