Hills Bancorporation Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 39-1890766

Foundation Overview

Based in Hills, IA, Hills Bancorporation Foundation has awarded 181 grants totaling $1,073,132 to organizations in Iowa. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $29,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,073,132
Total Assets
$2,539,091
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
17
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 29%

5 of 17 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Iowa

100% of all grants are concentrated in Iowa, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Iowa City (39%), Cedar Rapids (37%), Hiawatha (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+24%

Moderate 24% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (57%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Hills Bancorporation Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Backyard Abundance $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2024 Outdoor Community Programming 2024
Boy Scouts Of America Hawkeye Area Council $7,500 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2025 Programming 2024
Boys & Girls Club Of The Cooridor $8,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Program Support For Field Trips 2024
Cedar Rapids Community School Foundation $25,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2025 Safe Initiative 2024
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2025 Scholarship Fund 2024
Filmscene $7,500 Iowa City, IA, US 2024 Summer Animation Camps 2024
Girl Scouts Of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois $7,500 Bettendorf, IA, US 2025 Cookies & Flights Events 2024
Heartland Youth For Christ $3,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2024-2025 The Lab Scholarships 2024
Ic Public Library Friends Foundation $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US Partner Of The Month 2024
Iowa Jobs For Americas Graduates (Ijag) $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US 2025 Programming At Ic City And West High 2024
Miracles In Motion $3,000 Swisher, IA, US 2024 Boo At The Barn 2024
Rotary D6000 Humanitarian Education Foundation Inc $3,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2025 Youth Leadership Program Scholarships 2024
Safety Village Of Johnson County $5,000 Coralville, IA, US Capital Campaign 2024
The History Center $12,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2024-2025 Educational Scholarship Fund 2024
The Iowa City Bike Library $10,000 Iowa City, IA, US Program Support 2024
University Of Iowa Dance Marathon $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2025 Sponsor 2024
University Of Iowa $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2024 Jacobson Institute Design Dash Curriculum 2024
Backyard Abundance $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2023 Outdoor Community Programming 2023
Boy Scouts Of America Hawkeye Area Council $7,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2024 Programming 2023
Boys & Girls Club $8,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Program Support For Field Trips 2023
Cedar Rapids Community School Foundation $7,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023-2024 Kids In The Community 2023
Clear Creek Amana Community School District $1,500 Oxford, IA, US 2023 Middle School Library Author Visit 2023
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2024 Scholarship Fund - Linn County 2023
Faith Academy $2,000 Iowa City, IA, US Programming 2023
Filmscene $7,500 Iowa City, IA, US 2023 Summer Animation Camps 2023
Herbert Hoover Museum & Library $10,000 West Branch, IA, US Capital Campaign 2023
Hiawatha Library $3,000 Hiawatha, IA, US 2024 Summer Reading Program 2023
Highland Community School District $2,500 Riverside, IA, US 2023 High School Shop Woodworking Program 2023
Ic Public Library Friends Foundation $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US Partner Of The Month 2023
Iowa Jobs For Americas Graduates (Ijag) $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US 2024 Programming At Ic City And West High 2023
Linn-mar School Foundation $5,000 Marion, IA, US 2024 Stories Alive Summer Reading Program 2023
Mt Vernon Community School District Foundation $5,000 Mount Vernon, IA, US Washington Elementary Library Improvement Capital Campaign 2023
Multicultural Development Center Of Iowa $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2024 Bipoc Business Accelerator Program 2023
Riverside Theatre $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2024 Playwright Workshops 2023
Rotary D6000 Humanitarian Education Foundation Inc $3,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2024 Youth Leadership Program Scholarships 2023
The Kernels Foundation $3,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2024 Summer Reading Program 2023
The Steam Fab Lab $2,500 Iowa City, IA, US Welding Center Equipment 2023
University Of Iowa Dance Marathon $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2024 Sponsor 2023
University Of Iowa $4,500 Iowa City, IA, US 2024 Jacobson Institute Design Dash Curriculum 2023
Boy Scouts Of America - Hawkeye Area Council $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023 Programming 2022
Cedar Rapids Community Schools Fdn $20,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023-2023 Kids In The Community Sponsor 2022
Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation $10,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023 Summer Reading Program 2022
City Of Kalona $5,000 Kalona, IA, US 2023 Ace Student Build 2022
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy $7,100 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023 Scholarship Fund 2022
Faith Academy $2,000 Iowa City, IA, US Programming 2022
Filmscene $7,500 Iowa City, IA, US 2022 Summer Animation Camps 2022
Foundation For The Trades $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2022 Program Seed Fund 2022
Herbert Hoover Museum & Library $10,000 West Branch, IA, US Capital Campaign Pledge 2022
Hiawatha Library $3,000 Hiawatha, IA, US 2023 Summer Reading Program 2022
Iowa City Community School District Foundation $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US City High Stronger Together Capital Campaign 2022
Iowa Jobs For America's Graduates (ijag) $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US 2023 Programming At Ic City And West High 2022
Linn-mar School Foundation $5,000 Marion, IA, US 2023 Stories Alive Summer Ready Program 2022
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023 Student Programming 2022
The History Center $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2022 Educational Scholarship Fund 2022
The Kernels Foundation $3,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023 Summer Reading Program 2022
University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $6,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2023 Hancher Programming 2022
University Of Iowa Dance Marathon $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2023 Sponsor 2022
University Of Iowa $4,500 Iowa City, IA, US 2023 Jacobson Institute Kids Innovator Curriculum 2022
Boy Scouts Of America - Hawkeye Area Council $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023 Programming 2022
Cedar Rapids Community Schools Fdn $20,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023-2023 Kids In The Community Sponsor 2022
Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation $10,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023 Summer Reading Program 2022
City Of Kalona $5,000 Kalona, IA, US 2023 Ace Student Build 2022
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy $7,100 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023 Scholarship Fund 2022
Faith Academy $2,000 Iowa City, IA, US Programming 2022
Filmscene $7,500 Iowa City, IA, US 2022 Summer Animation Camps 2022
Foundation For The Trades $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2022 Program Seed Fund 2022
Herbert Hoover Museum & Library $10,000 West Branch, IA, US Capital Campaign Pledge 2022
Hiawatha Library $3,000 Hiawatha, IA, US 2023 Summer Reading Program 2022
Iowa City Community School District Foundation $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US City High Stronger Together Capital Campaign 2022
Iowa Jobs For America's Graduates (Ijag) $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US 2023 Programming At Ic City And West High 2022
Linn-mar School Foundation $5,000 Marion, IA, US 2023 Stories Alive Summer Ready Program 2022
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023 Student Programming 2022
The History Center $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2022 Educational Scholarship Fund 2022
The Kernels Foundation $3,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023 Summer Reading Program 2022
University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $6,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2023 Hancher Programming 2022
University Of Iowa Dance Marathon $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2023 Sponsor 2022
University Of Iowa $4,500 Iowa City, IA, US 2023 Jacobson Institute Kids Innovator Curriculum 2022
Boy Scouts Of America - Hawkeye Area Council $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023 Programming 2022
Cedar Rapids Community Schools Fdn $20,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023-2023 Kids In The Community Sponsor 2022
Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation $10,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023 Summer Reading Program 2022
City Of Kalona $5,000 Kalona, IA, US 2023 Ace Student Build 2022
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy $7,100 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023 Scholarship Fund 2022
Faith Academy $2,000 Iowa City, IA, US Programming 2022
Filmscene $7,500 Iowa City, IA, US 2022 Summer Animation Camps 2022
Foundation For The Trades $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2022 Program Seed Fund 2022
Herbert Hoover Museum & Library $10,000 West Branch, IA, US Capital Campaign Pledge 2022
Hiawatha Library $3,000 Hiawatha, IA, US 2023 Summer Reading Program 2022
Iowa City Community School District Foundation $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US City High Stronger Together Capital Campaign 2022
Iowa Jobs For America's Graduates (Ijag) $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US 2023 Programming At Ic City And West High 2022
Linn-mar School Foundation $5,000 Marion, IA, US 2023 Stories Alive Summer Ready Program 2022
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023 Student Programming 2022
The History Center $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2022 Educational Scholarship Fund 2022
The Kernels Foundation $3,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2023 Summer Reading Program 2022
University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $6,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2023 Hancher Programming 2022
University Of Iowa Dance Marathon $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2023 Sponsor 2022
University Of Iowa $4,500 Iowa City, IA, US 2023 Jacobson Institute Kids Innovator Curriculum 2022
Boy Scouts Of America - Hawkeye Area Council $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2022 Programming 2021
Cedar Rapids Community Schools Fdn $20,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2021-2022 Kids In The Community Sponsor 2021
Cedar Rapids Kernels $3,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2022 Summer Reading Program 2021
Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation $10,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2022 Summer Reading Program 2021
Durant Community School District $3,000 Durant, IA, US Ace Program Summer Camps 2021
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy $8,800 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2022 Scholarship Fund 2021
Faith Academy $2,000 Iowa City, IA, US Programming 2021
Faith Academy $7,000 Iowa City, IA, US Playground Musical Instruments Capital Campaign Co-sponsor 2021
Filmscene $7,500 Iowa City, IA, US 2021 Summer Animation Camps 2021
Hiawatha Library $3,000 Hiawatha, IA, US 2022 Summer Reading Program 2021
Iowa Jobs For America's Graduates (ijag) $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US 2021/2022 Programming At Ic City And West High 2021
Linn-mar School Foundation $5,000 Marion, IA, US 2022 Stories Alive Summer Ready Program 2021
The History Center $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2021 Educational Scholarship Fund 2021
The Steam Fab Lab $1,500 Iowa City, IA, US Virtual Reality Center Equipment 2021
University Of Iowa $4,500 Iowa City, IA, US 2022 Jacobson Institute Kids Innovator Curriculum 2021
University Of Iowa Foundation $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2022 Hancher Programming 2021
University Of Iowa Dance Marathon $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2022 Sponsor 2021
Boy Scouts Of America - Hawkeye Area Council $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2021 Day Camps Sponsor 2020
Cedar Rapids Community Schools Fdn $20,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2020-2021 Kids In The Community Sponsor 2020
Cedar Rapids Kernels $3,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2021 Summer Reading Program 2020
Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation $10,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2021 Summer Reading Program 2020
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy $8,800 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Scholarship Fund 2020
Faith Academy $2,000 Iowa City, IA, US Programming 2020
Filmscene $7,500 Iowa City, IA, US 2020 Summer Animation Camp 2020
Hiawatha Library $3,000 Hiawatha, IA, US 2021 Summer Reading Program 2020
Iowa Jobs For America's Graduates (ijag) $5,000 Des Moines, IA, US 2020/2021 Programming At Ic City And West High 2020
Linn-mar School Foundation $5,000 Marion, IA, US 2021 K-4 Literacy Program 2020
University Of Iowa $1,500 Iowa City, IA, US 2021 Jacobson Institute For Youth Entrepreneurship Camp (marion) 2020
University Of Iowa Dance Marathon $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US Benefit Children's Hospital 2020
Durant Community School District $2,500 Durant, IA, US Ace Program Purchase Of Skid Steer 2020
The Steam Fab Lab $2,500 Iowa City, IA, US Laser Outreach Program 2020
The History Center $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2020 Educational Scholarship Fund 2020
Miracles In Motion $5,000 Swisher, IA, US Capital Improvements 2020
Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US Research And Learning Center Gift 2020
University Of Iowa $3,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2021 Jacobson Institute For Youth Entrepreneurship Camp 2020
University Of Iowa Center For Advancement $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2021 Hancher Programming 2020
Boy Scouts Of America $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Fund 2018
Cedar Rapids Community Schools Fdn $29,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Education And 2019 Marching Band Classic 2018
Cedar Rapids Kernels $3,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2019 Summer Reading Program 2018
Cedar Rapids Public Library $10,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2019 Summer Reading Program 2018
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy $4,032 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Scholarship Fund 2018
Filmscene $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2018 Summer Animation Camp 2018
Four Oaks Foundation $1,500 Iowa City, IA, US For Safe Housing, Prevention, Intervention, And Treatment Programs And Services 2018
Girl Scouts Of Eastern Iowa And Western Illinois $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Fund 2018
Hiawatha Library $3,000 Hiawatha, IA, US 2019 Summer Reading Program 2018
Linn-mar School Foundation $5,000 Marion, IA, US 2019 Stories Alive Summer Reading Program 2018
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library $2,500 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2018/2019 Student & Teacher Study Trips 2018
University Of Iowa $4,500 Iowa City, IA, US Entrepreneurship Camp 2018
University Of Iowa Dance Marathon $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US Benefit Children's Hospital 2018
University Of Iowa Foundation $6,500 Iowa City, IA, US Cultural Programs 2018
Bur Oak Land Trust $6,300 Iowa City, IA, US Educational Signs For Properties 2018
The History Center $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2019 Program Creation 2018
Boy Scouts Of America $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Fund 2017
Cedar Rapids Community Schools Fdn $25,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Education And 2018 Marching Bank Classic 2017
Cedar Rapids Kernels $3,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2018 Summer Reading Program 2017
Cedar Rapids Public Library $10,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2018 Summer Reading Program 2017
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy $3,750 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Scholarship Fund 2017
Filmscene $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US 2017 Youth Summer Animation Camp 2017
Four Oaks $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US For Safe Housing, Prevention, Intervention, And Treatment Programs And Services 2017
Girl Scouts Of Eastern Iowa And Western Illinois $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Fund 2017
Hiawatha Library $3,000 Hiawatha, IA, US 2018 Summer Reading Program 2017
Linn-mar School Foundation $5,000 Marion, IA, US Community Development 2017
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library $2,500 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2017 Student & Teacher Study Tours 2017
University Of Iowa $4,500 Iowa City, IA, US Entrepreneurship Camp 2017
University Of Iowa Dance Marathon $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US Benefit Children's Hospital 2017
University Of Iowa Foundation $7,000 Iowa City, IA, US Cultural Programs 2017
Boy Scouts Of America $10,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Fund 2016
University Of Iowa $6,000 Iowa City, IA, US Entrepreneurship Camp 2016
Cedar Rapids Community Schools Fdn $25,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Education 2016
Linn-mar School Foundation $5,000 Marion, IA, US Community Development 2016
Boys And Girls Club Of Cedar Rapids $3,500 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2017 Gala And Fish-o-rama 2016
Cedar Rapids Kernels $3,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2017 Summer Reading Program 2016
Cedar Rapids Public Library $10,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US 2017 Summer Reading Program 2016
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy $4,650 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Scholarship Fund 2016
Faith Academy $1,500 Iowa City, IA, US Education 2016
Four Oaks $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US For Safe Housing, Prevention, Intervention, And Treatment Programs And Services 2016
Girl Scouts Of Eastern Iowa And Western Illinois $5,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Fund 2016
Heritage Christian School $1,000 North Liberty, IA, US Education 2016
Hiawatha Library $3,500 Hiawatha, IA, US 2017 Summer Reading Program 2016
Mount Mercy University $1,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US Scholarship 2016
Scattergood Friends School $1,000 West Branch, IA, US General Fund 2016
University Of Iowa Dance Marathon $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US Benefit Children's Hospital 2016
University Of Iowa Foundation $5,000 Iowa City, IA, US Cultural Programs 2016
Willowwind $1,000 Iowa City, IA, US Tuition Assistance 2016
Young Life $1,500 Iowa City, IA, US General Fund 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Hills Bancorporation Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 39-1890766
Website N/A
Address 131 MAIN ST Hills, IA 52235-7777

Key People (9)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Hills Bancorporation Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Dwight O Seegmiller
Vice President Brian Globokar
Treasurer Tony Roetlin
Secretary Lisa Shileny
Director Willis M Bywater

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.