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Est.

2021

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Alliance for a Better Iowa is a 501(c)(4) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Iowa. In 2022, it distributed a total of $431.7K across three grantees, primarily through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE
Total Funding Given
$431.7K
2022
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
J
Jamie Burch Elliot
Board Member
J
Jessica Vanden Berg
Board Member
M
Melissa Speed
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA?
No. ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA give?
ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa 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 ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA make each year?
In 2022, ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $432 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA fund recently?
In 2024, ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include PROGRESS NOW INC, ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA EDUCATION FUND, and INTERFAITH ALLIANCE OF IOWA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA?
ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.