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    Wapello County Foundation

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    OTTUMWA, IAWebsite6416827541

    About Wapello County Foundation

    The Wapello County Foundation concentrates philanthropy on local community infrastructure in and around Ottumwa, prioritizing recreational facilities, K–12 education, and community service organizations. Grants favor place-based investments that improve public amenities (parks, leagues, YMCA) and strengthen local schools and workforce-preparation programs, including faith-based education. Funding is noticeably local and practical — supporting bricks-and-mortar projects and service delivery that directly benefit Wapello County residents.

    Focus Areas

    Public park and recreation facility development in Ottumwa/Wapello CountyYouth sports and community leagues (e.g., Little League facility support)Primary and secondary schools in Wapello County, including parochial schoolsLocal YMCA and community service infrastructureSchool-to-work and youth workforce readiness programs

    Who They Fund

    school-aged youth/studentslocal community residentslow-income or needy individuals

    About Wapello County Foundation

    The Wapello County Foundation’s recent grantmaking is anchored by local recreation and education projects, with the largest awards going to Friends of Ottumwa's Parks for recreation facilities and Ottumwa Little League for facilities for recreation. Those grants fit a broader pattern of support for community infrastructure in and around Ottumwa, where the foundation backs parks, youth sports, schools, and civic groups that serve Wapello County residents. The grant list also shows repeated support for schools and school-related programs, including Seton Catholic School, Cardinal Community Schools, and Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates. Together, these awards point to a place-based funder that uses relatively modest grants to help local organizations maintain facilities, deliver services, and support students. Its giving reaches public agencies, faith-based education, and community service organizations, with many awards tied to practical community needs rather than large statewide initiatives. The foundation’s program structure includes an annual grant program and scholarship awards, both oriented to Wapello County.

    What Wapello County Foundation Funds

    In recreation, the foundation has funded facilities at Friends of Ottumwa's Parks, Ottumwa Little League, and the YMCA of Ottumwa Iowa, indicating steady support for places where residents gather for sports and outdoor activity. In education, grants to Seton Catholic School, Cardinal Community Schools, and Iowa College Access Network show attention to K-12 support and pathways that help students move beyond school. Community good awards also reach civic and service organizations such as Eldon Uptown Downtown, the City of Ottumwa, and American Home Finding Association. The grant to Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates adds a school-to-work element, aligning with youth workforce readiness in the county.

    How Wapello County Foundation Gives

    Typical grant size is $2,000 at the 25th percentile, $3,000 at the median, and $8,404 at the 75th percentile, suggesting a pattern of relatively small local awards with a few larger project grants. The recent list shows repeated support across multiple years for several recipients, including Ottumwa Comm Thanksgiving Dinner, Ottumwa Civic Music Association, Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, Ottumwa Little League, Cardinal Community Schools, and The Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra. The foundation operates an annual grant program and scholarship awards, and both accept unsolicited requests.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $61K

    Total Assets

    $1.4M

    Total Revenue

    $181K

    Total Expenses

    $75K

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $2K and $8K, with a median of $3K.

    25th Percentile

    $2K

    Median

    $3K

    75th Percentile

    $8K

    Geographic Reach

    Local2 states funded
    Funding intensity
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    Giving Approach

    Concentrated, place-based giving: a small number of mid-sized grants focused on local institutions and facilities. Mix of repeat/anchor local grantees and one-off community organization support, with emphasis on capital/facility and program support rather than broad national causes.

    Funding Style

    capital support for community facilitiesprogrammatic support for educational/workforce initiativesdirect community services fundingcommunity development / infrastructure grants

    Notable grantees: Friends of Ottumwa's Parks, Ottumwa Little League, Seton Catholic School, YMCA of Ottumwa Iowa, Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates

    Topics

    recreation facility development and maintenanceK-12 educational supportschool-to-work / youth workforce developmentcommunity safety and public safety programsservices for low-income or needy individualsgeneral community goods and public amenities

    Where Wapello County Foundation Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local: 97% of grants go to recipients in Iowa, with Ottumwa appearing repeatedly across the recent list. Other Iowa recipient cities include Eldon, Eddyville, Agency, Mt Pleasant, Hiawatha, and Des Moines. Outside Iowa, one recent grant went to Bio Girls in Fargo, North Dakota. The recipient distribution shows a county-centered pattern with most awards landing in or near Wapello County.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Wapello County Foundation

    What kinds of projects does the Wapello County Foundation fund?

    The foundation funds local community infrastructure, education, recreation facilities, community service, and school-to-work initiatives. Recent grants include support for parks, Little League facilities, schools, a youth workforce program, and community safety.

    Does the foundation accept unsolicited requests?

    Yes. Both active programs listed for the Wapello County Foundation accept unsolicited applications: the Annual Grant Program and the Scholarship Awards program.

    What is a typical grant size?

    Typical grant size is $2,000 at the 25th percentile, $3,000 at the median, and $8,404 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards include both smaller community grants and larger project grants.

    Is the giving mostly local?

    Yes. 97% of grants go to recipients in Iowa, and the recent grant list is centered on Ottumwa and nearby Wapello County communities such as Eldon, Eddyville, and Agency.

    Does the foundation support education and scholarships?

    Yes. Its active scholarship awards program serves Wapello County students, and recent education grants went to Seton Catholic School, Cardinal Community Schools, and Iowa College Access Network.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Wapello County Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

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    Wapello County Foundation Annual Grant Program

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    Who can apply: Applicants must be IRS 501(c)(3) approved nonprofit organizations or governmental entities serving the citizens of Wapello County. Ineligible activities include operating expenses, religious activities, individual applications, political activities, fundraising events, re-granting funds, and projects outside Wapello County.

    Deadline: Applications accepted until August 31st; grants announced later in the fall.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    FRIENDS OF OTTUMWA'S PARKSOTTUMWA, IA$25,4252025FACILITIES FOR RECREATION
    OTTUMWA LITTLE LEAGUEOTTUMWA, IA$24,5752025FACILITIES FOR RECREATION
    OTTUMWA COMM THANKSGIVING DINNEROTTUMWA, IA$4,0002025COMMUNITY GOOD
    SOUTHEAST IOWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAMT PLEASANT, IA$2,5002025COMMUNITY GOOD
    OTTUMWA CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATIONOTTUMWA, IA$2,0002025COMMUNITY GOOD
    AMERICAN HOME FINDING ASSOCIATIONOTTUMWA, IA$1,0912025COMMUNITY GOOD
    CARDINAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLSELDON, IA$1,0002025EDUCATIONAL
    YMCA OF OTTUMWA IOWAOTTUMWA, IA$13,8592024FACILITIES FOR RECREATION
    ELDON UPTOWN DOWNTOWNELDON, IA$10,0002024COMMUNITY GOOD
    CITY OF OTTUMWAOTTUMWA, IA$6,5542024COMMUNITY GOOD
    CARDINAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLSELDON, IA$6,0002024EDUCATIONAL
    AGENCY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORAGENCY, IA$4,9132024COMMUNITY GOOD
    OTTUMWA COMM THANKSGIVING DINNEROTTUMWA, IA$3,5002024COMMUNITY GOOD
    BIO GIRLSFARGO, ND$3,0002024COMMUNITY GOOD
    IOWA COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORKHIAWATHA, IA$2,0002024EDUCATIONAL
    OTTUMWA CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATIONOTTUMWA, IA$2,0002024COMMUNITY GOOD
    THE OTTUMWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAOTTUMWA, IA$2,0002024COMMUNITY GOOD
    SOUTHEAST IOWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAMT PLEASANT, IA$2,0002024COMMUNITY GOOD
    OTTUMWA LITTLE LEAGUEOTTUMWA, IA$1,1022024FACILITIES FOR RECREATION
    CITY OF EDDYVILLEEDDYVILLE, IA$1,0002024COMMUNITY GOOD
    THE ECUMENICAL LORD'S CUPBOARDOTTUMWA, IA$1,0002024CARE OF NEEDY INDIVIDUALS
    SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOLOTTUMWA, IA$22,0002023EDUCATIONAL
    CARDINAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLSELDON, IA$15,0002023EDUCATIONAL
    IOWA JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATESDES MOINES, IA$10,0002023SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM
    PLEASANT VALLEY MANOR INCEDDYVILLE, IA$9,0212023COMMUNITY GOOD
    OTTUMWA COMM THANKSGIVING DINNEROTTUMWA, IA$3,5002023COMMUNITY GOOD
    THE OTTUMWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAOTTUMWA, IA$3,0002023COMMUNITY GOOD
    SOUTHEAST IOWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAMT PLEASANT, IA$2,5002023COMMUNITY GOOD
    OTTUMWA CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATIONOTTUMWA, IA$2,0002023COMMUNITY GOOD
    OTTUMWA FIRE DEPARTMENTOTTUMWA, IA$6182023COMMUNITY SAFETY

    FRIENDS OF OTTUMWA'S PARKS

    $25,425
    OTTUMWA, IA2025

    FACILITIES FOR RECREATION

    OTTUMWA LITTLE LEAGUE

    $24,575
    OTTUMWA, IA2025

    FACILITIES FOR RECREATION

    OTTUMWA COMM THANKSGIVING DINNER

    $4,000
    OTTUMWA, IA2025

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    SOUTHEAST IOWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

    $2,500
    MT PLEASANT, IA2025

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    OTTUMWA CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION

    $2,000
    OTTUMWA, IA2025

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    AMERICAN HOME FINDING ASSOCIATION

    $1,091
    OTTUMWA, IA2025

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    CARDINAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

    $1,000
    ELDON, IA2025

    EDUCATIONAL

    YMCA OF OTTUMWA IOWA

    $13,859
    OTTUMWA, IA2024

    FACILITIES FOR RECREATION

    ELDON UPTOWN DOWNTOWN

    $10,000
    ELDON, IA2024

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    CITY OF OTTUMWA

    $6,554
    OTTUMWA, IA2024

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    CARDINAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

    $6,000
    ELDON, IA2024

    EDUCATIONAL

    AGENCY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPOR

    $4,913
    AGENCY, IA2024

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    OTTUMWA COMM THANKSGIVING DINNER

    $3,500
    OTTUMWA, IA2024

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    BIO GIRLS

    $3,000
    FARGO, ND2024

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    IOWA COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK

    $2,000
    HIAWATHA, IA2024

    EDUCATIONAL

    OTTUMWA CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION

    $2,000
    OTTUMWA, IA2024

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    THE OTTUMWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

    $2,000
    OTTUMWA, IA2024

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    SOUTHEAST IOWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

    $2,000
    MT PLEASANT, IA2024

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    OTTUMWA LITTLE LEAGUE

    $1,102
    OTTUMWA, IA2024

    FACILITIES FOR RECREATION

    CITY OF EDDYVILLE

    $1,000
    EDDYVILLE, IA2024

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    THE ECUMENICAL LORD'S CUPBOARD

    $1,000
    OTTUMWA, IA2024

    CARE OF NEEDY INDIVIDUALS

    SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL

    $22,000
    OTTUMWA, IA2023

    EDUCATIONAL

    CARDINAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

    $15,000
    ELDON, IA2023

    EDUCATIONAL

    IOWA JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES

    $10,000
    DES MOINES, IA2023

    SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM

    PLEASANT VALLEY MANOR INC

    $9,021
    EDDYVILLE, IA2023

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    OTTUMWA COMM THANKSGIVING DINNER

    $3,500
    OTTUMWA, IA2023

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    THE OTTUMWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

    $3,000
    OTTUMWA, IA2023

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    SOUTHEAST IOWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

    $2,500
    MT PLEASANT, IA2023

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    OTTUMWA CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION

    $2,000
    OTTUMWA, IA2023

    COMMUNITY GOOD

    OTTUMWA FIRE DEPARTMENT

    $618
    OTTUMWA, IA2023

    COMMUNITY SAFETY