Foundations that fund organizations in West Bend, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for West Bend nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $12K to West Bend organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to West Bend around $5,000. 1 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 West Bend
- $12K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IA
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to West Bend organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senders International | Cypress, TX | 1 | $6,348 | $6,348 | Preselected only | Kenya missions |
| Lindsay Family Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 2 | $600 | $300 | Yes | School donations; 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 West Bend, Iowa?
Senders International, Lindsay Family Foundation, New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation reported grants to West Bend 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 West Bend. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.