COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN IOWA
Council Bluffs, IA, US
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a.k.a Community Foundation for Western Iowa
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-1382215
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Council Bluffs, IA, US
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a.k.a Community Foundation for Western Iowa
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-1382215
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Community Foundation for Western Iowa is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to grantmaking, having distributed a total of $7.1 million across 62 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN IOWA IS DEDICATED TO CREATING A LASTING LEGACY IN OUR REGION BY ENGAGING OUR CITIZENS AND COMMUNITIES FOR DURABLE CHANGE AND FOSTERING A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY. THIS IS WHERE GIVING GROWS.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COUNCIL BLUFFS SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC
$3.1M
15%
SOUTHWEST IOWA NONPROFIT FOR COLLECTIVE IMPACT
$2M
10%
CHARLES E LAKIN HUMAN SERVICES CAMPUS FOUNDATION
$1.2M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
78
Median 1st year grant
$18.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN IOWA?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN IOWA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN IOWA give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN IOWA primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN IOWA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN IOWA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN IOWA make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN IOWA awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $7.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN IOWA fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN IOWA awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include COUNCIL BLUFFS SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC, SOUTHWEST IOWA NONPROFIT FOR COLLECTIVE IMPACT, and CHARLES E LAKIN HUMAN SERVICES CAMPUS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN IOWA?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN IOWA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.