IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

AI Summary
Was this helpful?
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.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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
IOWA STATE UNIVERISTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
$1.1B
100%
ISU FACILITIES CORPORATION
$16K
< 1%
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.
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.
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved to Chario Inc. (d.b.a. Impala)