Structure
The Iowa Women's Foundation was born on an August morning in 1994 when 27 women met together to discuss the benefits of forming a statewide foundation to fund projects that would meet the needs of Iowa women and girls. The meeting resulted in a unanimous vote to establish IWF. As founder Jean Jew reported, "...everybody said, yes, and then, at the end, everyone just shouted hurray and started clapping! And I remember that was it!"
That vote was the start of an inclusive, collaborative culture that has influenced the development of IWF. The founders laid the groundwork for a strong, flexible structure that has allowed the organization to grow and change as it has served Iowa women and girls. IWF was incorporated in December 1994 and obtained 501[c]3 status in October 1995. A detailed, written account of the foundation's first 10 years, "History of the Iowa Women's Foundation: Investing in the Dreams of Girls and the Power of Women", may be obtained by contacting IWF.
Current Organization Structure
Committee Structure and Responsibilities
Board of Directors Job Description 2009
Policies
Financial Investments Policy
Gift Acceptance Policy
The Iowa Women's Foundation has committed to following the Iowa Principles and Practices for Charitable Nonprofit Excellence, as outlined here.
Form 990