IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Iowa Women's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Iowa. With a total of $165K in grants paid to 59 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
IMPROVE THE LIVES OF IOWA'S WOMEN AND GIRLS.
Cause Areas
1
Gift distribution
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA INC
Des Moines, IA
$110K
9%
CATHERINE MCAULEY CENTER INC
Cedar Rapids, IA
$61.5K
5%
IOWA JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES INC
Des Moines, IA
$50K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION?
No. IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION give?
IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska. 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 WOMEN'S FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $165 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA INC, CATHERINE MCAULEY CENTER INC, and IOWA JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION?
IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.