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Community Foundation of Johnson County’s grantmaking shows a strong mix of large institutional support and local community funding. Among its recent awards, Regina Foundation received $553,803 in 2023, and the University of Iowa Center for Advancement received $267,700 in 2024, both with mission-support language that points to broad backing for established organizations. The foundation also appears repeatedly in education, health, housing, and community services through grants to Iowa City Community School District, Iowa City Hospice, Shelter House Inc, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County Inc. That pattern fits a funder with multiple channels for giving, from competitive community grants to place-based funds tied to Coralville, Swisher, and Johnson County. Its recent awards are concentrated in Iowa, with most recipients located in Iowa City and Coralville, and the recipient list shows all grants going to U.S. organizations. The foundation’s portfolio includes support for nonprofit operations, project-based work, and community funds that serve specific local areas.
Education is a visible part of the foundation’s work. In 2023, Iowa City Community School District received $156,723, and Iowa City Community School District Foundation received $70,250, both to support organizational mission. Health-related giving also appears in recent awards: Iowa City Hospice received $118,556 in 2024, while Children’s Cancer Connection received $54,131 in 2023 and $53,340 in 2024. Human services is another recurring area, with Shelter House Inc receiving $135,697 in 2023 and Inside Out Re-entry Community receiving $72,500 in 2024. The foundation also backed community and faith-based organizations such as St Thomas More Church with $85,633 in 2024 and Friends of the Center with $59,732 in 2023.
Typical grants cluster in the low five-figure range, with a p25 of $9,398, a median of $13,775, and a p75 of $27,134. Recent giving also includes much larger mission-support awards, showing that the distribution extends well above the median. The foundation operates through a mix of competitive programs and local funds, and several programs accept unsolicited requests, including Community Grants Program, Coralville Community Fund Grants, Coldren Fund for Seniors Grants, Swisher Community Fund Grants, Spring Capacity Building Grants, and Johnson County Underestimated Small Business Grants. Grants are local in scope, and recipient names recur across years, including United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties and Iowa Public Radio.
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$72.8M
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$5.7M
Most grants fall between $9K and $27K, with a median of $14K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$14K
75th Percentile
$27K
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Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local: 91% of grants go to recipients in Iowa, and the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. Iowa City appears most often in the recent grants list, with additional awards in Coralville, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Davenport, and Johnston. The place-based programs also point to Johnson County communities such as Coralville and Swisher, matching the county-level focus of the foundation’s grantmaking.
Recent grants show support for schools, health organizations, housing and re-entry services, community funds, and faith-based and cultural organizations. Examples in the data include Iowa City Community School District, Iowa City Hospice, Shelter House Inc, Inside Out Re-entry Community, and St Thomas More Church.
The reported grant-size distribution is p25 at $9,398, a median of $13,775, and p75 at $27,134. Recent awards also include larger mission-support grants, so the distribution spans from modest operating awards to major institutional gifts.
It does both. The program list includes competitive community grants, capacity-building grants, and place-based community funds, while the recent grants table shows repeat support to recipients across multiple years, including United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties and Iowa Public Radio.
The giving is local, with 91% of grants going to recipients in Iowa. Iowa City and Coralville appear frequently in the recent grants list, alongside Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Davenport, and Johnston.
Yes for several programs. The grant program list marks Community Grants Program, Coralville Community Fund Grants, Spring Capacity Building Grants, Coldren Fund for Seniors Grants, Swisher Community Fund Grants, and Johnson County Underestimated Small Business Grants as accepting unsolicited requests.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Community Foundation of Johnson County that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants are local nonprofit organizations serving Johnson County residents.
Deadline: Applications open July 15, 2026 and close August 17, 2026.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH LIBERTY COMMUNITY PANTRY | NORTH LIBERTY, IA | $219,364 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | IOWA CITY, IA | $207,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| SHELTER HOUSE | IOWA CITY, IA | $154,928 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| REGINA FOUNDATION | IOWA CITY, IA | $140,600 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| GREATER IOWA CITY INC | IOWA CITY, IA | $116,913 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| ST THOMAS MORE CHURCH | CORALVILLE, IA | $113,517 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY | SANTA CLARA, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| CITY OF CORALVILLE | CORALVILLE, IA | $96,500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| CHILDREN'S CANCER CONNECTION | JOHNSTON, IA | $79,313 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| UNITED WAY OF JOHNSON & WASHINGTON COUNTIES | IOWA CITY, IA | $75,373 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND FOOD BANK | IOWA CITY, IA | $74,697 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| HARVEST PRESERVE FOUNDATION INC | IOWA CITY, IA | $71,735 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| IOWA CITY CATHOLIC WORKER URBAN AND RURAL LAND TRUST | IOWA CITY, IA | $63,700 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| FRIENDS OF IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER | IOWA CITY, IA | $58,846 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| LOVING ARMS EARLY LEARNING CENTER | IOWA CITY, IA | $56,975 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| MIRACLES IN MOTION THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER | SWISHER, IA | $55,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| IOWA CITY FREE MEDICAL CLINIC | IOWA CITY, IA | $54,703 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| EARLY EXPLORERS | IOWA CITY, IA | $52,098 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| CITY OF FARLEY | FARLEY, IA | $50,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| REGINA CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTER | IOWA CITY, IA | $49,280 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| JOHNSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | CORALVILLE, IA | $45,648 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM | IOWA CITY, IA | $43,610 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| TABLE TO TABLE FOOD DISTRIBUTION NETWORK | IOWA CITY, IA | $41,566 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DES MOINES | DES MOINES, IA | $40,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH | IOWA CITY, IA | $39,197 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| SANCTUARY COMMUNITY CHURCH | CORALVILLE, IA | $38,500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| HOUSES INTO HOMES | CORALVILLE, IA | $38,199 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| 4C'S COMMUNITY COORDINATED CHILD CARE | IOWA CITY, IA | $37,660 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| OUR LAND OUR WATER OUR FUTURE | IOWA CITY, IA | $34,888 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| THE FREEDOM FOUNDATION | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | $33,276 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| HUNDRED ACRE WOODS | IOWA CITY, IA | $33,151 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| THE ARC OF SOUTHEAST IOWA | IOWA CITY, IA | $33,073 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| NEIGHBORS | IOWA CITY, IA | $30,804 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $30,500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| BPO ELKS LODGE #590 | IOWA CITY, IA | $30,197 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY | IOWA CITY, IA | $29,739 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | IOWA CITY, IA | $27,441 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| LORAS COLLEGE | DUBUQUE, IA | $27,191 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| ST PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH | IOWA CITY, IA | $27,071 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| INSIDE OUT RE-ENTRY COMMUNITY | IOWA CITY, IA | $25,750 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT | IOWA CITY, IA | $25,700 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| GIRLS INC OF SIOUX CITY | SIOUX CITY, IA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON | DAYTON, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| FAITH ACADEMY | IOWA CITY, IA | $23,904 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| BUR OAK LAND TRUST | IOWA CITY, IA | $21,351 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| COUNSELING PAID FORWARD | MISSOURI CITY, TX | $21,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| CATHOLIC FOUNDATION DIOCESE OF DAVENPORT | DAVENPORT, IA | $20,540 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY | IOWA CITY, IA | $18,887 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| SOLON DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS | SOLON, IA | $17,866 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
| MELROSE DAY CARE AND PRESCHOOL | IOWA CITY, IA | $17,379 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION |
NORTH LIBERTY COMMUNITY PANTRY
$219,364TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$207,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
GREATER IOWA CITY INC
$116,913TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
ST THOMAS MORE CHURCH
$113,517TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
CITY OF CORALVILLE
$96,500TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES AND FOOD BANK
$74,697TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
HARVEST PRESERVE FOUNDATION INC
$71,735TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
IOWA CITY CATHOLIC WORKER URBAN AND RURAL LAND TRUST
$63,700TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
FRIENDS OF IOWA CITY SENIOR CENTER
$58,846TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
LOVING ARMS EARLY LEARNING CENTER
$56,975TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
MIRACLES IN MOTION THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER
$55,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
IOWA CITY FREE MEDICAL CLINIC
$54,703TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
EARLY EXPLORERS
$52,098TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
CITY OF FARLEY
$50,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
REGINA CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTER
$49,280TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
JOHNSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$45,648TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
TABLE TO TABLE FOOD DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
$41,566TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
SANCTUARY COMMUNITY CHURCH
$38,500TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
HOUSES INTO HOMES
$38,199TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
4C'S COMMUNITY COORDINATED CHILD CARE
$37,660TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
OUR LAND OUR WATER OUR FUTURE
$34,888TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
THE FREEDOM FOUNDATION
$33,276TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
HUNDRED ACRE WOODS
$33,151TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
THE ARC OF SOUTHEAST IOWA
$33,073TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
NEIGHBORS
$30,804TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
BPO ELKS LODGE #590
$30,197TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY
$29,739TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
ST PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH
$27,071TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
INSIDE OUT RE-ENTRY COMMUNITY
$25,750TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
FAITH ACADEMY
$23,904TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
BUR OAK LAND TRUST
$21,351TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
COUNSELING PAID FORWARD
$21,000TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
CATHOLIC FOUNDATION DIOCESE OF DAVENPORT
$20,540TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY
$18,887TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
SOLON DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
$17,866TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION
MELROSE DAY CARE AND PRESCHOOL
$17,379TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION