AI Summary
The Iowa State Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting legal initiatives within Iowa. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based funding model, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENCE OF JURISPRUDENCE.
Cause Areas
1
Science
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IOWA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
Des Moines, IA
$719.9K
85%
Iowa Legal Aid
Des Moines, IA
$60K
7%
CADY LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION
Des Moines, IA
$30K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$8.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IOWA STATE BAR FOUNDATION?
No. IOWA STATE BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IOWA STATE BAR FOUNDATION give?
IOWA STATE BAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, District Of Columbia, and Missouri. 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 BAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IOWA STATE BAR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IOWA STATE BAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, IOWA STATE BAR FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $100 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IOWA STATE BAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, IOWA STATE BAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include IOWA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Iowa Legal Aid, and CADY LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IOWA STATE BAR FOUNDATION?
IOWA STATE BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.