Faith-Based Grants in Iowa

155 foundations fund faith-based programs in Iowa. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding faith-based in Iowa that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Nov 30, 2026)Award: $250 – $5K

Spark Good Local Grants

From Wal-Mart Foundation

Hunger reliefEconomic opportunitySustainability+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must have a Walmart Spark Good account, be verified by Deed, and serve the same service area as the facility from which funding is requested. Eligible applicants include current 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools with an NCES number or 501(c)(3) status, and faith-based organizations whose proposed projects benefit the community at large. Organizations may receive only one grant per facility per fiscal year and may have a maximum of 25 pending or approved applications.

Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2026Award: Varies

St. John's Lutheran Foundation Grant Program

From St John's Lutheran Church Foundation

capital expenditureschurch facilitiesorganizational support

Who can apply: Requests must aid, assist, and benefit St. John's Lutheran Church. Past funding has been almost exclusively for capital expenditures at St. John's Lutheran Church. Funding is awarded on a calendar-year basis and may be exhausted before December 31.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Vermeer Charitable Foundation Grants

From R & L Vermeer Foundation

Christian causesFaith-based causesEducation+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations, not individuals, endowments, or foundations, located in Pella or communities where Vermeer team members reside. VCF supports select Christian, faith-based, educational, and environmental causes. Requests must go through the VCF application process, and organizations may submit one proposal per year. Organizations receiving funding from a multiple-year pledge are not eligible to submit another proposal until the pledge is completed.

Open nowRolling / open intake

HDF Beehive Grant Opportunities

From Human Development Fund

Food securityEducation and youthHealth and wellness+6 more

Who can apply: For nonprofits and community groups, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits, masjids or faith-based organizations, schools, colleges or universities, community groups, government agencies, businesses, and other organizations. HDF's domestic page describes the grant opportunity as funding for local organizations; specific eligibility requirements and grant amounts are not stated.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $1K

Seed Grant

From Ahrens Park Foundation

Food accessFood security

Who can apply: Eligible applicants can include nonprofit organizations, schools, government entities, service groups, and faith-based organizations with charitable intent.

Open nowRolling / open intake

General Grantmaking (General Support & Project Support)

From Harold Anfang Foundation

Quality educationAfter-school supportTutoring+6 more

Who can apply: Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The foundation does not support organizations that discriminate based on age, political affiliation, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. Funding is limited to organizations based within the United States, with special focus on the New York metropolitan area.

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Largest Faith-Based in Iowa Foundations

Servant Foundation

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Annual Giving

$327.7M

Total Assets

$789.6M

Median Grant

$19K

X99National
LUTHERAN IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE SERVICE INC DBA GLOBAL REFUGE

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$93M

Total Assets

$97.1M

Median Grant

$772K

X20National
SAMARITAN'S PURSE

BOONE, NC

Annual Giving

$53.8M

Total Assets

$2.9B

Median Grant

$21K

X20National
NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION REAL PROPERTY INC

ALPHARETTA, GA

Annual Giving

$38.6M

Total Assets

$136.1M

Median Grant

$15.6M

X112Regional
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION NO COLORADO

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Annual Giving

$24.1M

Total Assets

$211.7M

Median Grant

$23K

X120Regional
DECOSTER FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC

TURNER, ME

Annual Giving

$21.5M

Total Assets

$342K

Median Grant

$91K

X12National
JOHN E FETZER INSTITUTE INC

KALAMAZOO, MI

Annual Giving

$15.1M

Total Assets

$829.6M

Median Grant

$2K

X99National
TENACRE FOUNDATION

PRINCETON, NJ

Annual Giving

$14.1M

Total Assets

$364.9M

Median Grant

$80K

X200National
USATransform

Southlake, TX

Annual Giving

$12.8M

Total Assets

$3.6M

Median Grant

$120K

X21National
THE FOUNDATION OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS

COLUMBUS, OH

Annual Giving

$12.6M

Total Assets

$289M

Median Grant

$19K

X112Regional
NORTH AMERICAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOUNDATION INC

JOHNSTON, RI

Annual Giving

$12.2M

Total Assets

$138.6M

Median Grant

$12K

X800National
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

SAN JOSE, CA

Annual Giving

$12M

Total Assets

$159.5M

Median Grant

$16K

X22Regional
HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$11.6M

Total Assets

$76M

Median Grant

$48K

X30National
SOUTH CAROLINA CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION

SPARTANBURG, SC

Annual Giving

$11.6M

Total Assets

$45.4M

Median Grant

$15K

X20Regional
BOARD OF JEWISH EDUCATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$10.2M

Total Assets

$26M

Median Grant

$15K

X30ZNational
FOUNDATION FOR THE CHARLOTTE JEWISH COMMUNITY

CHARLOTTE, NC

Annual Giving

$8.5M

Total Assets

$228.6M

Median Grant

$20K

X123Regional
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES

GLENDALE, CA

Annual Giving

$8.4M

Total Assets

$348.9M

Median Grant

$25K

X20Regional
Christian Aid Ministries Foundation

Berlin, OH

Annual Giving

$8.1M

Total Assets

$29.9M

Median Grant

$15K

X19National
CATHOLIC FOUNDATION FOR THE DIOCESE OF DAVENPORT

DAVENPORT, IA

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$24.9M

Median Grant

$8K

X22Local
NORMAN E ALEXANDER FAMILY M FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$128.7M

Median Grant

$50K

X12Regional
Tyndale House Ministries

Carol Stream, IL

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$151.4M

Median Grant

$20K

X83National
ALLEGANY FRANCISCAN MINISTRIES INC

PALM HARBOR, FL

Annual Giving

$7.2M

Total Assets

$118.9M

Median Grant

$10K

X20Local
THE ROBERT E GALLAGHER CHARITABLE TRUST

GLENVIEW, IL

Annual Giving

$6.8M

Total Assets

$28.6M

Median Grant

$25K

X99ZNational
CHABAD ON CAMPUS INTERNATIONAL INC

BROOKLYN, NY

Annual Giving

$6.3M

Total Assets

$8.7M

Median Grant

$17K

X30National
FRED MAYTAG FAMILY FOUNDATION

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$6.2M

Total Assets

$57.9M

Median Grant

$40K

X99ZNational

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