Youth Development Grants in Iowa

40 foundations fund youth development programs in Iowa. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding youth development work in Iowa, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

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Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)Award: Up to $10K

Operation Round Up (Iowa Lakes Electric Members-Charitable Foundation Grants)

From Iowa Lakes Electric Members Charitable Foundation

Community serviceEconomic developmentEducation+4 more

Who can apply: Applicants generally must be nonprofit, civic, or community-based organizations demonstrating a commitment to improving quality of life in the region. Contributions generally go to organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Projects must fit one or more eligible categories. Applicants must submit the official application, proposed budget, IRS determination or nonprofit status letter, previous year's IRS Form 990 pages 1 and 2, and three letters of recommendation or support. Funding is generally not available for lobbying, political or religious organizations, fraternal or labor organizations, fundraising events, individuals, capital campaigns, national fund drives, advertising, or ongoing operational expenses.

Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $500 – $1K

Excellence in Education

From Siouxland Community Foundation

EducationYouth development

Who can apply: Open to TK-5 teachers and instructional staff from public, private and parochial schools within the school districts serving Sioux City, Iowa; South Sioux City, Nebraska; and North Sioux City, South Dakota. Applications must be approved by the school principal. Collaborative applications are encouraged.

Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $10K – $50K

Grant Guidelines

From Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella

community developmentyoutheducation+1 more

Who can apply: Qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) public non-profits and governmental entities in communities where Pella Corporation maintains manufacturing plants; proposals should address Foundation priorities; grants are not made to individuals except through approved scholarship programs.

Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $1K – $10K

Education Grants

From Epperson Family Foundation Ua Dtd 9122006

educationyouth developmentK-12 education+1 more

Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity or religious organization; values must align with the teachings of the Catholic Church; mission must fit one of the foundation's supported cause categories; prior grantees must submit a final grant report before reapplying.

Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $1K – $5K

Sioux City Public Schools Music Participation Grant Program

From Siouxland Community Foundation

Music educationInstrumental musicChoral music+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations or Sioux City Public School District schools with initiatives enabling students and families to participate in instrumental or choral music. Projects must benefit low-income Sioux City public school students and remove financial barriers to participation.

Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $10K – $50K

Pella Rolscreen Foundation — General Grants

From Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella

community developmenteducationyouth+1 more

Who can apply: Applicant must be a qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) public nonprofit or governmental entity in a community where Pella Corporation maintains manufacturing plants. Proposals should address one or more Foundation purpose priorities. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals except through approved scholarship programs.

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Largest Youth Development in Iowa Foundations

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$120.5M

Total Assets

$95.2M

Median Grant

$52K

O230National
MICHIGAN MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

ALMA, MI

Annual Giving

$27.7M

Total Assets

$137.1M

Median Grant

$23K

O55Regional
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Annual Giving

$27M

Total Assets

$70.1M

Median Grant

$45K

O53National
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America

Tampa, FL

Annual Giving

$21M

Total Assets

$51M

Median Grant

$93K

O55National
TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION

ROSEVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$10.5M

Total Assets

$3.5M

Median Grant

$56K

O12National
GOOD SPORTS INC

BRAINTREE, MA

Annual Giving

$9.5M

Total Assets

$13.8M

Median Grant

$13K

O50National
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$8.2M

Total Assets

$307.4M

Median Grant

$40K

O420National
National 4-H Council

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$140.7M

Median Grant

$73K

O52ZNational
GIRLS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5M

Total Assets

$88M

Median Grant

$57K

O220National
RAYS BASEBALL FOUNDATION INC

ST PETERSBURG, FL

Annual Giving

$1.9M

Total Assets

$2.8M

Median Grant

$15K

O50Local
Outride fka The Specialized Foundation

Morgan Hill, CA

Annual Giving

$1.2M

Total Assets

$3.3M

Median Grant

$11K

O05National
BUFFALO SABRES FOUNDATION

BUFFALO, NY

Annual Giving

$1M

Total Assets

$537K

Median Grant

$10K

O12Local
GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION INC

ANN ARBOR, MI

Annual Giving

$1M

Total Assets

$2.6M

Median Grant

$11K

O50National
Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$960K

Total Assets

$10.9M

Median Grant

$10K

O50ZNational
SOUTH FLORIDA SPORTS FOUNDATION INC

MIAMI GARDENS, FL

Annual Giving

$864K

Total Assets

$5.7M

Median Grant

$15K

O20Regional
STRIDER EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

RAPID CITY, SD

Annual Giving

$826K

Total Assets

$2.3M

Median Grant

$8K

O50National
Future Farmers of America

Indianapolis, IN

Annual Giving

$768K

Total Assets

$35.3M

Median Grant

$10K

O52ZNational
National Network to End Domestic Violence Inc

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$742K

Total Assets

$6.9M

Median Grant

$87K

O20National
Partnership for a Healthier America Inc

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$616K

Total Assets

$8.2M

Median Grant

$25K

O50National
THE NATIONAL MENTORING PARTNERSHIP INC

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$591K

Total Assets

$6.9M

Median Grant

$30K

O300National
YOUTH FOUNDATION INC

New York, NY

Annual Giving

$566K

Total Assets

$16M

Median Grant

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O99National
GIRLS ON THE RUN INTERNATIONAL INC

CHARLOTTE, NC

Annual Giving

$551K

Total Assets

$10.8M

Median Grant

$13K

O50National
Youth Service America

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$517K

Total Assets

$861K

Median Grant

$9K

O51ZNational
JOSIAH WHITE'S QUAKERDALE FOUNDATION

NEW PROVIDENCE, IA

Annual Giving

$400K

Total Assets

$20.2M

Median Grant

$25K

O12Regional
SERVICE YEAR EXCHANGE INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$324K

Total Assets

$2.4M

Median Grant

$19K

O50National

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