AI Summary
FIRST SECURITY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that filed $113K in total grants paid to 7 grantees in 2025 and is focused on foundations. It is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
Was this helpful?
This summary is AI-generated from ChatGPT. It’s meant to be helpful, but isn’t always perfect.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Learn about Ecosystems


Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Learn about Ecosystems
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION C/O NOELE BEAVER
Mason City, IA
$150K
22%
FLOYD COUNTY FAIR SOCIETY
Charles City, IA
$82.3K
12%
FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION
HAMPTON, IA
$35K
5%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.


Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FIRST SECURITY FOUNDATION?
Yes. FIRST SECURITY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does FIRST SECURITY FOUNDATION give?
FIRST SECURITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FIRST SECURITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FIRST SECURITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FIRST SECURITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, FIRST SECURITY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $113 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FIRST SECURITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, FIRST SECURITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION C/O NOELE BEAVER, FLOYD COUNTY FAIR SOCIETY, and FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FIRST SECURITY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved to Chario Inc. (d.b.a. Impala)