Community foundation · EIN 26-1382215
Community Foundation for Western Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA
Community Foundation for Western Iowa is a community foundation based in Council Bluffs, IA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.17M in grants paid across 182 grants, with $83.3M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Southwest Iowa Nonprofit for Collective Impact, Charles E Lakin Human Services Campus and Iowa State University Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation for Western Iowa's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
All community impact, women's fund and mental health & substance abuse fund grantees are required to sign an online grant agreement before funds are released. in this agreement, the grantee agrees that: grant funds are to be solely used for the project and items as outlined by the community foundation and that any funds not used for the specific purpose of the grant must be returned to the foundation, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the community foundation; no part of the funds received will be used to carry on propaganda, influence legislation, influence the outcome of any specific public election, or carry on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive; a condition of this grant is that the grantee agrees to submit fiscal and narrative reports by the identified due dates. the organization holds funds for the southwest iowa educational foundation (swief) and administers scholarship awards on their behalf. the swief board of directors uses a blind application process and reviews and scores all applications and provides the organization with a list of recipients. these funds are provided directly to the recipients' school of choice on their behalf. swief scholarships are limited to students who attend high school in southwest iowa (cass, fremont, harrison, mills, montgomery, page and shelby counties are eligible to apply).
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The community foundation for western iowa is dedicated to creating a lasting legacy in our region by engaging our citizens and communities for durable change and fostering a culture of philanthropy. this is where giving grows.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Iowa Nonprofit for Collective Impact | Omaha, NE | Community Betterment | $1,000,000 |
| Charles E Lakin Human Services Campus | Council Bluffs, IA | Human Services | $600,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Youth Support Grants | $360,000 |
| Council Bluffs School District | Council Bluffs, IA | Youth Grants | $315,000 |
| Minden Community Club | Minden, IA | Disaster Relief | $231,000 |
| Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment | Council Bluffs, IA | Arts & Culture | $193,150 |
| New Visions Homeless Services | Council Bluffs, IA | Human Services | $125,562 |
| Revitalization Association of Weeping Water Nebraska | Weeping Water, NE | Community Betterment | $100,000 |
| City of Minden | Minden, IA | Community Betterment | $85,860 |
| Heartland Family Service | Council Bluffs, IA | Human Services | $69,479 |
| Riverside Community School District | Carson, IA | Education Grant | $51,513 |
| American Midwest Ballet | Council Bluffs, IA | Arts & Culture Grant | $43,000 |
| Centro Latino of Iowa | Council Bluffs, IA | Human Services Grant | $31,000 |
| Childrens Square USA | Council Bluffs, IA | Youth Support Grants | $30,081 |
| Union Pacific Museum Association | Council Bluffs, IA | Community Betterment | $29,924 |
| Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty Inc | Omaha, NE | Human Services | $25,000 |
| Harrison County Conservation Board | Woodbine, IA | Environment & Animals | $24,500 |
| Micah House Corporation | Council Bluffs, IA | Human Services | $21,000 |
| Kids Place Community Child Care | Glenwood, IA | Youth | $20,000 |
| Southwest Iowa Nature Trails Project | Imogene, IA | Environment & Animal | $15,000 |
| St Patrick Catholic Church | Council Bluffs, IA | Religion | $14,245 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | Youth Support Grants | $13,000 |
| Stanton Child Resource Center | Stanton, IA | Education | $11,900 |
| Diocese of Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Religion Support | $11,607 |
| East Mills Child Care Solutions | Malvern, IA | Youth Support Grant | $11,000 |
The 25 largest of 182 grants listed on the return. 143 grants to individuals ($515K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation for Western Iowa accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation for Western Iowa's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation for Western Iowa give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,167,939 in grants paid (182 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation for Western Iowa funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Southwest Iowa Nonprofit for Collective Impact (NE), $1M, Charles E Lakin Human Services Campus (IA), $600K, Iowa State University Foundation (IA), $360K, Council Bluffs School District (IA), $315K and Minden Community Club (IA), $231K.