Iowa foundations that fund the environment

7 private foundations based in Iowa whose IRS 990-PF grant purposes mention the environment; 4 filed application instructions. Data as of 2026-11-02, sorted by grants paid.

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Matching is on the grant purpose text each foundation filed; open a profile to see the actual grants. From IRS 990-PF e-filings; site built 2026-11-02. Methodology
FoundationCityStatusGrants paidTypical grantTax year
John Ruan Foundation TrustUrbandaleOpen to applications$4,042,500$10,0002024
Sehgal FoundationDes MoinesPreselected only$3,018,750$2,5002024
Marie H Bechtel Charitable TrustDavenportOpen to applications$2,729,700$35,0002025
Holthues TrustMuscatinePreselected only$2,068,000$10,0002024
Kyle J And Sharon Krause Family FoundationDes MoinesPreselected only$1,441,682$3,1652024
Gartner Family Foundation % Michael G GartnerDes MoinesOpen to applications$624,000$10,0002024
Young Family Foundation Of Waterloo IowaWaterlooOpen to applications$500,000$20,0002025

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