Disability Services grants for nonprofits in Iowa
85 private foundations reported 140 disability services grants to organizations in Iowa on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $1.8M in all. 42 of them are based in Iowa.
Foundations that fund disability services in Iowa
20 of the 85: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of disability services grants to Iowa organizations on their latest return. Each shows its largest such grants.
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Amazonsmile Foundation
Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023- Puppy Jake Foundation, Urbandale - General support$1,889
- Exceptional Persons Inc, Waterloo - General support$857
- Deafinitely Dogs Inc, Cedar Rapids - General support$598
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Gave $2.4M in 2025
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc
Madison, WI · latest return: tax year 2025- Camp Courageous of Iowa, Monticello - Matching gift$990
- Puppy Jake Foundation, Urbandale - Matching gift$562
- The Wheelchair Ramp Accessibility Program Coalition, Ely - Power team grant - lisa howard$500
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Gave $1.9M in 2024
Pella Rolscreen Foundation
Pella, IA · latest return: tax year 2024- 818 Forward With Faith Inc, New Sharon - General operations$2,401
- Hand in Hand, Bettendorf - General operations$520
- Camp Courageous of Iowa, Monticello - General operations$100
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Edward Jones Foundation
St Louis, MO · latest return: tax year 2024- Autism Speaks Inc, Boone - Autism$5,000
- Capital City Pride Des Moines, Des Moines - Human services - multipurpose and other$500
- Camp Courageous of Iowa, Monticello - Human services - multipurpose and other$100
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Gave $844.7M in 2024
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024- Drake University, Des Moines - Core support for the annual harkin international disability employment summit$100,000
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Gave $5.5M in 2025
American Water Charitable Foundation Inc
Camden, NJ · latest return: tax year 2025- Hand-In-Hand, Bettendorf - General purpose$10,000
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Gave $3.4M in 2025
Land O'lakes Foundation
St Paul, MN · latest return: tax year 2025- Independence Area Food Pantry, Independence - Member co-op matches$500
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Gave $5M in 2025
First Interstate BancSystem Foundation Inc
Billings, MT · latest return: tax year 2025- Camp High Hopes, Sioux City - General Operating Support$500
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Gave $22.6M in 2024
Texas Instruments Foundation
Dallas, TX · latest return: tax year 2024- Camp Courageous of Iowa, Monticello - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$207
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Gave $1.6M in 2025
Tony Schneiderman Charitable Tr
George, IA · latest return: tax year 2025- Mid-Step Services Inc, Sioux City - Intellectual disabilities$592,500
- Hope Haven Inc, Rock Valley - Care of disabled$400,000
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Gave $3.7M in 2024
Otto Schoitz Foundation
Waterloo, IA · latest return: tax year 2024- The River Arc, Waterloo - Operating support$22,500
- Exceptional Persons Inc, Waterloo - Programmatic support$11,250
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Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc
Ottumwa, IA · latest return: tax year 2024- Rippling Waters, Ottumwa - Housing revitalization and improving accessibility in the west end corridor$19,500
- Iowa Special Olympics Inc, Grimes - Special olympics$10,000
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Gave $165K in 2024
Demco Charitable Foundation
Boyden, IA · latest return: tax year 2024- Shaylee Bee Foundation, Spencer - To support those living with special needs$25,000
- Village Northwest Unlimited, Sheldon - To support educational and living services for those with special needs$1,000
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Arlan J Van Wyk Family Foundation
Sheldon, IA · latest return: tax year 2025- Atlas of Orange City, Orange City - Local charity$10,000
- Village Northwest Unlimited, Sheldon - Assisting the disabled$5,000
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Charles R and Nancy L Von Maur Charitable Foundation
Pleasant Valley, IA · latest return: tax year 2025- Camp Courageous of Iowa, Monticello - Year-Round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with disabilities.$5,000
- Hand in Hand, Bettendorf - General fund$5,000
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Gave $386K in 2024
Pipestone Give Inc
Brandon, SD · latest return: tax year 2024- Hope Haven Inc, Rock Valley - Accredited resource for disability services and advocacy$5,000
- Special Olympics Iowa, Grimes - Sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities$5,000
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Benson Family Foundation
Des Moines, IA · latest return: tax year 2025- Puppy Jake Foundation, Urbandale - Home for disabled animals$100
- Special Olympics Iowa, Des Moines - Disabled athletes$100
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Gave $392K in 2024
Robert Grimm Family Foundation
Bakersfield, CA · latest return: tax year 2024- American Heart Association, Boone - Funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters appropriate cardiac…$50,000
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Jej Charitable Foundation
Urbandale, IA · latest return: tax year 2025- Puppy Jake Foundation, Urbandale - Assist mission$50,000
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Bob & Ginny Peterson Foundation
Dakota Dunes, SD · latest return: tax year 2025- Camp High Hopes, Sioux City - Unrestricted$45,000
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Organizations several of these foundations fund
Iowa organizations that received disability services grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.
| Organization | Funders | Grants total |
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| Puppy Jake Foundation Urbandale | 5 | $52,651 |
| Camp Courageous of Iowa Monticello | 5 | $6,397 |
| Hand in Hand Bettendorf | 4 | $15,672 |
| Camp High Hopes Sioux City | 3 | $45,892 |
| Hope Haven Inc Rock Valley | 2 | $405,000 |
| Exceptional Persons Inc Waterloo | 2 | $12,107 |
| Village Northwest Unlimited Sheldon | 2 | $6,000 |
| 818 Forward With Faith Inc New Sharon | 2 | $2,560 |
| Wheelchair Ramp Accessibility Program Coalition Cedar Rapids | 2 | $697 |
| Deafinitely Dogs Inc Cedar Rapids | 2 | $654 |
How to use this list
A foundation is listed because its own latest tax return itemizes grants to organizations in Iowa that we classify as disability services, by the purpose the foundation wrote or by the recipient's IRS activity code. Their typical grant is the middle of the funders' own typical grants across everything they fund. Start with funders whose typical grant is close to what you need and whose past recipients look like your organization, then open the profile for all of its grants and any application instructions.
Of these 85 foundations, 31 describe how to apply on their latest return; many others give only to organizations they already know. A badge such as Gave $1.2M in 2024 repeats what the latest return reports; it does not mean the foundation is accepting proposals now.
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.