Empowering Iowa’s Women and Girls

Our Mission

To improve the lives of Iowa’s
women and girls.

The Iowa Women’s Foundation is committed to improving the lives of Iowa’s women and girls. We use research to uncover the biggest barriers to women’s success as well as their greatest needs, and we invest our passion and resources accordingly.

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We understand what barriers impact the
success of Iowa’s women and girls.

Six key barriers were identified as the leading obstacles to women’s economic self-sufficiency.

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Sheri Penney attends National Childcare Summit as expert panelist

IWF Founders Honored by Governor

Upcoming Events

IWF Annual Luncheon

Iowa Solutions Summit: Childcare

Our Partners

IWF is grateful to these businesses and organizations for helping to shatter the childcare barrier in Iowa. We are stronger together!