Ita Group Foundation
The ITA Group Foundation is the corporate foundation of ITA Group (based in West Des Moines, IA) funded by one percent of ITA Group Holdings operating earnings. The foundation provides in-kind donations, sponsorships, annual grants and multi-year campaign commitments supporting educational, civic, social, health, and welfare initiatives. Its activities and announcements are published on the ITA Group corporate website.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-mid community nonprofits (education, health, food security, youth development, housing/community services) with local ties to the company or a track record of community partnerships, especially in Iowa.
Good Fit
- • Located in Iowa or demonstrable service to the Iowa community.
- • Programs in education, basic needs, health, youth development or community services.
- • Need for modest grants or sponsorships (many awards under $5K, occasional $5K–$25K).
- • Existing relationship, nomination, or partnership with ITA Group or its local United Way.
- • Opportunities that align with corporate community events, employee engagement, or sponsorship.
Geography
Grants reach organizations in roughly a dozen states, but a clear majority of funding (about 61%) is concentrated in Iowa, indicating multi-state reach with a strong in‑state emphasis.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient base (94 distinct recipients), with roughly half new to the year and the other half returning from the prior year, spanning education, health, food banks and community services despite some dollar concentration among top grantees.
New Applicants
Observed behavior shows substantial turnover (46 new recipients in 2023), but public materials state grants are by preselection/nomination rather than an open application; direct evidence that an unfamiliar applicant can reliably gain entry is therefore mixed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
