IOWA WEST FOUNDATION
Council Bluffs, IA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
42-1391990
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Council Bluffs, IA, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
42-1391990
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Iowa West Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that paid a total of $15.9 million in grants to 111 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on funding in Iowa and Nebraska. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$3.6M
5%
SOUTHWEST IOWA NONPROFIT FOR COLLECTIVE IMPACT
$2.7M
4%
HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE
$2.6M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
134
Median 1st year grant
$35.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$45K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IOWA WEST FOUNDATION?
Yes. IOWA WEST FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does IOWA WEST FOUNDATION give?
IOWA WEST FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Nebraska, and Virginia. 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 WEST FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IOWA WEST FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IOWA WEST FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, IOWA WEST FOUNDATION awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $15.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IOWA WEST FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, IOWA WEST FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, SOUTHWEST IOWA NONPROFIT FOR COLLECTIVE IMPACT, and HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IOWA WEST FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting IOWA WEST FOUNDATION’s website.
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