Foundations that fund organizations in Ventura, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ventura nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $73K to Ventura organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ventura around $5,500. 2 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ventura
- $73K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $5,500
- Based in IA
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ventura organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinney-Lindstrom Foundation Inc | Mason City, IA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Building purchase |
| Cornerstone Foundation | Elverson, PA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Charitable, camp scholarships |
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Forest City, IA | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Yes | West lake park playground equipment |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 1 | $400 | $400 | Yes | Volunteer grant grant |
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 Ventura, Iowa?
Kinney-Lindstrom Foundation Inc, Cornerstone Foundation, John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation, Alliant Energy Foundation Inc reported grants to Ventura 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 Ventura. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.