The McIntyre Foundation concentrates its giving on broad, community-level social services, primarily by providing general-purpose support to a regional United Way and to child- and family-serving nonprofits in Iowa. Although based in Lawrence, KS, the foundation’s largest investments are directed to East Central Iowa organizations, emphasizing flexible, unrestricted funding that supports many partner agencies indirectly. Its grantmaking is highly concentrated — few grants, large amounts, and repeat support to the same intermediaries.
Concentrated, large grants with repeat funding to a small set of grantees; preference for unrestricted/general-purpose support delivered through intermediaries (United Way) and a select operational nonprofit (Four Oaks).
The Mcintyre Foundation’s grantmaking is built around general-purpose support for East Central Iowa nonprofits, with the largest recent gifts flowing through United Way of East Central Iowa. That pattern points to a funder that often supports intermediary organizations rather than funding only direct-service programs. In the recent grants list, the foundation gave $100,000 in 2023 to United Way of East Central Iowa, then followed with $74,800 in 2025 and $65,000 in 2024, all for general purposes. It also made large unrestricted awards to Four Oaks, including $56,500 in 2023, $37,200 in 2024, and $41,100 in 2025. Beyond those anchor grants, the foundation’s giving reaches child and family services, behavioral health support, shelters, higher education, and community institutions in Iowa. Cedar Rapids appears repeatedly across the recipient list, but the pattern is broader than one agency: the foundation supports a cluster of nonprofits and community funds that serve residents across the region. Its grants are typically unrestricted or general-purpose, which suggests an emphasis on flexible operating support. The record shows a relatively small set of recipients receiving repeated funding over multiple years.
A major share of the foundation’s recent giving goes to community-wide social service funds. The clearest example is $74,800 to United Way of East Central Iowa in 2025 for general purposes, following similar awards in prior years. Child and family services are another visible area. The foundation gave $41,100 to Four Oaks in 2025 and $37,200 in 2024, both for general purposes, extending a multi-year pattern of support for that organization. The foundation also backs youth and family support organizations in Cedar Rapids. It awarded $18,000 to Tanager Place in 2025 and $21,000 to Willis Dady Emergency Shelter in 2023, each as general-purpose support. Education and civic institutions also appear in the grant list, including $27,000 to the University of Iowa Foundation in 2025 and $12,000 to the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation in 2023.
The typical grant size is modest to mid-range: the p25 is $3,100, the median is $6,200, and the p75 is $10,000. At the same time, the recent list includes much larger awards, which shows a concentrated approach rather than many small grants. Recipients appear across multiple years, especially United Way of East Central Iowa, Four Oaks, Tanager Place, Waypoint, Willis Dady Emergency Shelter, and Mathew 25 Ministry Hub. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. The grant record is dominated by general-purpose support to a relatively small group of nonprofit organizations.
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$823K
Most grants fall between $3K and $10K, with a median of $6K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$6K
75th Percentile
$10K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in IA.
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Notable grantees: United Way of East Central Iowa, Four Oaks, Regional community nonprofits served via United Way
Grantmaking is regionally concentrated in Iowa, with Cedar Rapids appearing most often among recipient cities. Other Iowa locations in the recent list include Iowa City, Hiawatha, Des Moines, Mount Vernon, and Washington. The distribution is entirely U.S.-based: 159 grants went to recipients in the United States, and no non-U.S. recipient countries appear in the data. Although the foundation is headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas, its giving lands primarily in Iowa, with no grants shown to recipients in Kansas.
The recent grants list shows support for community-wide social service funds, child and family services, shelters, higher education, and civic institutions. Examples include United Way of East Central Iowa, Four Oaks, Tanager Place, Willis Dady Emergency Shelter, the University of Iowa Foundation, and the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation.
The typical grant size is $3,100 at the 25th percentile, $6,200 at the median, and $10,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes larger awards such as $100,000 to United Way of East Central Iowa and $74,800 in a later year.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including United Way of East Central Iowa, Four Oaks, Tanager Place, Waypoint, Willis Dady Emergency Shelter, and Mathew 25 Ministry Hub. The pattern suggests recurring general-purpose support rather than one-time awards.
The top state by grant count is Iowa. Recent recipient cities include Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Hiawatha, Des Moines, Mount Vernon, and Washington, showing a strong in-state focus for the foundation’s regional giving.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA | Cedar Rapids, IA | $135,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| FOUR OAKS | Cedar Rapids, IA | $74,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION | Iowa City, IA | $50,250 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| TANAGER PLACE | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | $33,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH FREE CLINIC | Cedar Rapids, IA | $26,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| WAYPOINT | Cedar Rapids, IA | $21,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| CEDAR VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | Hiawatha, IA | $21,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| WILLIS DADY EMERGENCY SHELTER | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | $21,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| MATHEW 25 MINISTRY HUB | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | $21,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| THE KIRKWOOD FOUNDATION | Cedar Rapids, IA | $19,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| CEDAR RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION | Cedar Rapids, IA | $16,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION | Des Moines, IA | $16,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY OF IOWA | Des Moines, IA | $16,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| CORNELL COLLEGE | Mount Vernon, IA | $16,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| COE COLLEGE | Cedar Rapids, IA | $16,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| CEDAR RAPIDS MUSEUM OF ART | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | $16,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY | Cedar Rapids, IA | $16,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| BRUCEMORE | Cedar Rapids, IA | $13,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| CEDAR RAPIDS HISTORY CENTER | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | $13,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| ORCHESTRA IOWA | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | $13,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| NATIONAL CZECH & SLOVAK MUSEUM | Cedar Rapids, IA | $13,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| YMCA OF THE CEDAR RAPIDS METRO AREA | Cedar Rapids, IA | $13,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| TREES FOREVER | MARION, IA | $13,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| HOOVER PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION | WEST BRANCH, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF EASTERN IOWA | Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| INDIAN CREEK NATURE CENTER | Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| YOUNG PARENTS NETWORK | Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| THE ARC OF EAST CENTRAL IOWA | Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| HORIZONS | Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA THEATRE | Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| THEATRE CEDAR RAPIDS | Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| GOODWILL OF THE HEARTLAND | Cedar Rapids, IA | $8,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM | Cedar Rapids, IA | $6,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| MARION HERITAGE CENTER | MARION, IA | $6,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN IOWA | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | $6,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| SOUTHEAST LINN COMMUNITY CENTER | LISBON, IA | $6,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| CAMP COURAGEOUS | MONTICELLO, IA | $6,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF IOWA | Cedar Rapids, IA | $6,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| FRIENDS OF THE LINN COUNTY CONSERVA | TODDVILLE, IA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| IOWA PUBLIC RADIO | Des Moines, IA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| FRIENDS OF IOWA PUBLIC TELEVISION | Johnston, IA | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| RED CEDAR CHAMBER MUSIC | MARION, IA | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | BOONE, IA | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| IOWA NATURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION | DES MOINES, IA | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| MARION PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION | MARION, IA | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| RARE | IOWA CITY, IA | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| HIAWATHA PUBLIC LIBRARY | HIAWATHA, IA | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| MIRACLES IN MOTION | SWISHER, IA | $3,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| MOUNT VERNON AREA ARTS COUNCIL | MT VERNON, IA | $1,500 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION
$50,250GENERAL PURPOSES
GENERAL PURPOSES
CEDAR VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$21,000GENERAL PURPOSES
MATHEW 25 MINISTRY HUB
$21,000GENERAL PURPOSES
THE KIRKWOOD FOUNDATION
$19,500GENERAL PURPOSES
NATURE CONSERVANCY OF IOWA
$16,500GENERAL PURPOSES
CORNELL COLLEGE
$16,500GENERAL PURPOSES
COE COLLEGE
$16,500GENERAL PURPOSES
CEDAR RAPIDS HISTORY CENTER
$13,000GENERAL PURPOSES
YMCA OF THE CEDAR RAPIDS METRO AREA
$13,000GENERAL PURPOSES
TREES FOREVER
$13,000GENERAL PURPOSES
THEATRE CEDAR RAPIDS
$10,000GENERAL PURPOSES
GOODWILL OF THE HEARTLAND
$8,500GENERAL PURPOSES
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM
$6,500GENERAL PURPOSES
MARION HERITAGE CENTER
$6,500GENERAL PURPOSES
SOUTHEAST LINN COMMUNITY CENTER
$6,500GENERAL PURPOSES
CAMP COURAGEOUS
$6,500GENERAL PURPOSES
FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF IOWA
$6,500GENERAL PURPOSES
FRIENDS OF THE LINN COUNTY CONSERVA
$5,000GENERAL PURPOSES
FRIENDS OF IOWA PUBLIC TELEVISION
$5,000GENERAL PURPOSES
RED CEDAR CHAMBER MUSIC
$3,500GENERAL PURPOSES
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$3,500GENERAL PURPOSES
MARION PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
$3,500GENERAL PURPOSES
RARE
$3,500GENERAL PURPOSES
HIAWATHA PUBLIC LIBRARY
$3,500GENERAL PURPOSES
MIRACLES IN MOTION
$3,500GENERAL PURPOSES
MOUNT VERNON AREA ARTS COUNCIL
$1,500GENERAL PURPOSES