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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

AMES, IA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
42-1143702
Regional Funder
Logo for "IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION"

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

AMES, IA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
42-1143702
Regional Funder

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Est.

1980

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Iowa State University Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking primarily within Iowa, having allocated a total of $157.6 million in grants in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ALIGNING DONOR PASSION AND GENEROSITY TO ADVANCE IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY'S LAND-GRANT IDEALS.
Total Funding Given

$157.6M

2024
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$11.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$40.7M
L
Larissa Holtmyer Jones
Board Member
C
Charles Sukup
Board Member
W
Wendy Wintersteen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
No. IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION give?
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa. 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 STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $157.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include IOWA STATE UNIVERISTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY and ISU FACILITIES CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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