VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF IOWA
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Variety - The Children's Charity of Iowa is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits primarily in Iowa, with additional funding in California and Nebraska. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are awarded through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Variety can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF IOWA IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WHO ARE AT RISK, UNDERPRIVILEGED, CRITICALLY ILL, OR LIVING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
Cause Areas
1
Special population support
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IOWA HEALTH FOUNDATION
$5.2M
18%
CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION INC
$2.3M
8%
MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA
$2M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
63
Median 1st year grant
$15.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.8K
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF IOWA?
No. VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF IOWA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF IOWA give?
VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF IOWA primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, California, 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 VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF IOWA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF IOWA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF IOWA make each year?
In 2024, VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF IOWA awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $4.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF IOWA fund recently?
In 2024, VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF IOWA awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include IOWA HEALTH FOUNDATION, CHILDSERVE FOUNDATION INC, and MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF IOWA?
VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF IOWA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.