What is the IWF?
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.
During the past 15 years, the IWF has awarded over 1/4 of a million dollars to 71 projects in 69 of the 99 Iowa counties.
News & Events
Funds Available
The Iowa Women's Foundation (IWF) will accept grant applications for the 2011 year through May 28, 2010. All applications for IWF funding must be specifically for women and/or girls in Iowa. Informal groups of women and/or girls, grassroots organizations and formal nonprofit organizations may apply for funding. More...
Do you HAVE a mother? Do you KNOW a mother? Are YOU a mother?
If you answered YES to any of the above, then the 6th Annual Run Like a Mother race is for YOU! On Saturday, May 8, 2010, Chicks for Change is hosting Run Like a Mother, a 4-mile run/walk to benefit the Iowa Women’s Foundation. More...
Garden Party & Art Fair
Celebrate Iowa's women and girls on a magnificent Century Farm! Susan Frye and Michael Kienzle will host the Second Annual Garden Party, Plant Sale and Art Fair. More...




