IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION
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The Iowa College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Iowa, with additional support for grantees in South Dakota and Missouri. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SEE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DRAKE UNIVERSITY
$606.1K
5%
WARTBURG COLLEGE
$603.3K
5%
LUTHER COLLEGE
$571.5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$46.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$50.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
No. IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION give?
IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, South Dakota, and Missouri. 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 IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $47 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include DRAKE UNIVERSITY, WARTBURG COLLEGE, and LUTHER COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.