IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
AI Summary
Iowa State University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that reported $153.7M in total grants paid in filing year 2025, and its giving is relationship-based and invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ALIGNING DONOR PASSION AND GENEROSITY TO ADVANCE IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY'S LAND-GRANT IDEALS.
Cause Areas
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Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IOWA STATE UNIVERISTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Ames, IA
$1.1B
100%
ISU FACILITIES CORPORATION
Ames, IA
$16K
< 1%
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- 2 grantees
- 61 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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.