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Est.

2021

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Alliance for a Better Iowa Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on enhancing educational opportunities in Iowa. With a total of $40,000 granted to three grantees in 2024, this funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO EMPOWER IOWANS TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR DEMOCRACY BY REGISTERING TO VOTE, EDUCATING THEMSELVES ABOUT THE ISSUES, AND VOTING IN ALL ELECTIONS.
Total Funding Given
$40K
2024
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
0%
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
J
Jamie Burch Elliot
Board Member
M
Melissa Speed
Board Member
M
Mary Jane Cobb
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA EDUCATION FUND?
No. ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA EDUCATION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA EDUCATION FUND give?
ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA EDUCATION FUND 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 EDUCATION FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA EDUCATION FUND fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA EDUCATION FUND make each year?
In 2024, ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA EDUCATION FUND awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $40 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA EDUCATION FUND fund recently?
In 2024, ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA EDUCATION FUND awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include PROGRESS NOW EDUCATION, COMMON GOOD IOWA, and IOWA SAFE SCHOOLS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA EDUCATION FUND?
ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER IOWA EDUCATION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.