Foundations that fund organizations in Wilton, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wilton nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $853K to Wilton organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
33 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wilton around $750. 3 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wilton
- $853K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 33
- Typical median grant
- $750
- Based in IA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wilton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert L and Nancy M Townsend Foundation | Muscatine, IA | 4 | $839K | $18K | Preselected only | Wilton police department - shop with a cop support; Voag facility support; General operating support |
| Burrows Memorial Trust | Wilton, IA | 26 | $13K | $520 | Preselected only | To apply to higher education; Apply to cost of higher education; To apply to highe education |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Bryant Foundation Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $60 | $60 | Preselected only | Educational |
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 Wilton, Iowa?
Herbert L and Nancy M Townsend Foundation, Burrows Memorial Trust, Verizon Foundation, Bryant Foundation Inc reported grants to Wilton 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 Wilton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.