About the Iowa Women's Foundation
Mission
The mission of the Iowa Women's Foundation is to improve the lives of Iowa women and girls through the power of philanthropy, advocacy and collaboration.
Principles
IWF is guided in its activities by the following principles
Commitment to Diversity
IWF does not discriminate in organization or any of its activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity, or economic status. The IWF will serve the full spectrum of girls and women in rural and urban communities throughout all regions of the state of Iowa, including, but not limited to those who are impoverished, incarcerated, institutionalized, lesbians, older women, physically or mentally challenged, single mothers, women of color, or young girls.
Development of financial resources
IWF raises funds from individuals, businesses, organizations and other entities to support grant making that creates positive social change for Iowa women and girls. IWF values all contributions from all donors.
Expansion of Choices
IWF projects and activities serve to protect and expand, not confine, women's freedom to make choices in every aspect of their lives, including but not limited to employment, religion, lifestyle, health, reproduction, family life, recreation, education, and residence.
Collaborative Partnerships
IWF seeks active, collaborative partnerships with other organizations to pursue shared goals and avoid duplication of services.
Integrity and Accountability
IWF maintains the highest of fiscal and ethical standards in all its business. IWF is accountable to all we serve by making information publicly available. This information includes, but it is not limited to, the organization's mission and principles, the intended use of donated resources, names of those serving on the organization's governing board, recent financial statements and annual budget information and documents IWF is required to disclose by law. All IWF activities are nonpartisan and without any political or religious affiliation.
Areas served
Since 1994, grants have been awarded annually to programs operating in nearly two-thirds of Iowa’s 99 counties in the following areas:
- Advocacy
- Girls’ Enrichment
- Girls’ Intervention
- Health
- Homelessness
- Immigration
- Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence
- Women & Agriculture
- Women & Community Building
- Women & Girls in Criminal Justice System
- Women & Girls in the Arts
- Women’s History
- Women’s Skill Building