Foundations that fund organizations in Villisca, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Villisca nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $107K to Villisca organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Villisca around $1,000. 3 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Villisca
- $107K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in IA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Villisca organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa West Foundation | Council Bluffs, IA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Rialto farmers market & performance space |
| Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation | Greenfield, IA | 3 | $6,500 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Fire & emergency rescue services |
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 Villisca, Iowa?
Iowa West Foundation, Ef & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation, New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation reported grants to Villisca 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 Villisca. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.