Foundations that fund organizations in Waukon, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Waukon nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $74K to Waukon organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Waukon around $3,750. 4 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Waukon
- $74K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $3,750
- Based in IA
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Waukon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John J Nierling Jr Charitable Trust Xxxxx4001 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $31K | $31K | Preselected only | General |
| Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai Xxxxx6008 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General |
| Burns-Donovan Foundation | Ames, IA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Religious education |
| Arlin Falck Foundation | Caledonia, MN | 3 | $9,873 | $3,750 | Yes | School crossing safety; Reading center/cots/tech/calm ctr; Scholarships |
| Kinney-Lindstrom Foundation Inc | Mason City, IA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Hetland Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Religious |
| Thomas Aquinas Collins Tac | Waukon, IA | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 | Yes | Religious |
| John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew Family Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Public support |
| Rpc Inc Charitable Foundation C/O River Products Company Inc | Iowa City, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | For unrestricted use by recipient |
| Centralsquare Technologies Foundation Inc | Lake Mary, FL | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | On behalf of CST Foundation |
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 Waukon, Iowa?
John J Nierling Jr Charitable Trust Xxxxx4001, Don Nierling Mem Fdn Tai Xxxxx6008, Burns-Donovan Foundation, Arlin Falck Foundation, Kinney-Lindstrom Foundation Inc and 5 others reported grants to Waukon 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 Waukon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.