IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION
Des Moines, IA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
42-1183068
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Des Moines, IA, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
42-1183068
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•
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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The Iowa Community Action Association is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives within Iowa, having distributed $1.1 million across 17 grantees in the latest filing year. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK TO ALLEVIATE THE CAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF POVERTY.
Cause Areas
1
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IMPACT COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INC
$4.2M
19%
MID-IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION INC
$3.4M
15%
HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC
$2.9M
13%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$64K
Median 2nd year grant
$126.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION?
No. IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION give?
IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION 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 COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $64 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION make each year?
In 2024, IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION fund recently?
In 2024, IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include IMPACT COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP INC, MID-IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION INC, and HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION?
IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.