Foundations that fund organizations in Washington, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Washington nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $134K to Washington organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
23 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Washington around $1,500. 9 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Washington
- $134K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 23
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in IA
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Washington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank & Ina Brinton Educational & Charitable | Chicago, IL | 2 | $96K | $48K | Preselected only | General |
| Iowa Peo Project Fund Inc | Washington, IA | 3 | $9,200 | $3,700 | Yes | Grant |
| Animal Relief Foundation Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $7,808 | $7,808 | Yes | General operating |
| Rpc Inc Charitable Foundation C/O River Products Company Inc | Iowa City, IA | 2 | $5,100 | $2,550 | Preselected only | For unrestricted use by recipient |
| The Miccio Foundation | Iowa City, IA | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | Fencing and shade structures for dog |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | 4 | $2,950 | $600 | Yes | Matching gift; Volunteer grant grant |
| Milburn a McKay Trust UW | Washington, IA | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Preselected only | Undergrad music study |
| Carl a Nelson Charitable Foundation | Burlington, IA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Social assistance |
| The Kenneth K Kinsey Family Foundation | Iowa City, IA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General operating fund |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $900 | $450 | Preselected only | Community improvement, capacity building; Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Matching gifts 1 |
| Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family Foundation C/O Dan Kelly | Des Moines, IA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Fountain Charitable Foundation | Kalona, IA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Cambridge Foundation Inc | Fairfield, IA | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | General operating fund |
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 Washington, Iowa?
Frank & Ina Brinton Educational & Charitable, Iowa Peo Project Fund Inc, Animal Relief Foundation Trust, Rpc Inc Charitable Foundation C/O River Products Company Inc, The Miccio Foundation and 10 others reported grants to Washington 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 Washington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.