Lsb Foundation
The LSB Foundation is the charitable grantmaking arm of Lincoln Savings Bank (Reinbeck, IA). The foundation awards community grants and scholarships, accepts applications year‑round, and posts a downloadable grant application and quarterly review deadlines on its site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A tax‑qualified nonprofit or community organization operating within Lincoln Savings Bank’s service area in Iowa, seeking modest program or operating support (typical awards under $5K, up to $10K).
Good Fit
- • Located in the foundation’s Iowa service area or another market served by the bank
- • Requests for general operating, program support, scholarships, or modest capital/project funding
- • Clear local community impact or alignment with education, financial literacy, youth development, food security, or community services
- • Willingness to submit the mailed application and meet quarterly review timing
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in Iowa (about 93% of dollars) despite occasional out‑of‑state awards; the footprint is effectively state/local focused.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 139 grants to 125 distinct recipients with many different program purposes and only modest dollar concentration (top five ≈13%), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set.
New Applicants
There is a clear public application route (downloadable form, mailed submissions, quarterly reviews) and the latest year added 37 new recipients, which together indicate that unfamiliar applicants can gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
