Charles R And Nancy L Von Maur
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, primarily focusing on human services, arts and culture, education, and community development. Its mission reflects a commitment to addressing basic human needs, promoting the arts, and empowering at-risk youth. The foundation provides funding to various nonprofit organizations, including those that support individuals with disabilities, combat poverty, and enhance cultural appreciation within communities. It serves a broad array of recipients, including churches, educational institutions, and community service organizations, with a notable emphasis on initiatives that foster community engagement and personal development.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize nonprofits with a local or regional presence—especially arts/culture groups, faith-based organizations, youth and community services—located in Iowa or connected to the foundation’s networks in Florida and the Quad Cities region.
Good Fit
- • Organization serves the Quad Cities / Iowa community or has an established presence in Iowa or Bonita Springs, FL.
- • Mission aligns with arts and culture, faith-based services, youth development, or local human services.
- • Has an existing relationship, referral, or prior connection to current or past grantees.
- • Seeks operating or program support in the small-to-mid grant size range typical for the funder (several thousand to low tens of thousands).
Geography
Grants were distributed across five states in the latest year, but 63% of 2023 dollars stayed in the foundation's home state (Iowa), indicating a primarily state/regional focus rather than a national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 17 distinct recipients in 2023 spanning arts, faith-based organizations, youth services, disability supports and community nonprofits, showing a broad mix of independent grantees despite some dollar concentration in top awards.
New Applicants
Observed behavior shows meaningful turnover (7 new recipients in 2023), so new entrants have been funded; however the foundation states it funds only preselected applicants and offers no visible public application path, which makes unsolicited access uncertain.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
