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IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS

IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS

Des Moines, IA, US
501(c)3
EIN
87-1605740
Regional Funder
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IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS

Des Moines, IA, US
501(c)3
EIN
87-1605740
Regional Funder

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Est.

2021

Fiscal Year Start

Jun 1

Organization Type

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IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Iowa. In 2023, the organization paid a total of $172.5K in grants, though it does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ICON WATER TRAILS IS ABOUT RESTORING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN IOWANS AND THE NATURAL HERITAGE OF THEIR RIVERS AND BANKS. ICON'S PRJOECTS WILL ELEVATE THE WATER THAT ONCE ELEVATED CENTRAL IOWA, AND DEVELOP ADVOCATES AND INFRASTRUCTURE THAT WILL SAFEGUARD OUR WATERWAYS FOR GENERATIONS CO COME.
Total Funding Given

$172.5K

2023
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$75K
Median 2nd year grant
$172.5K
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Stephanie Oppel
Board Member
A
Angela Connolly
Board Member
D
Dean O'CONNOR
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS?
No. IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS give?
IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS 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 CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $75 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS make each year?
In 2023, IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $173 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS fund recently?
In 2025, IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS?
IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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