The Iowa Women’s Foundation was built because 27 individual women believed in creating better lives for women in Iowa.
In the same spirit, we invite individuals just like you to join our journey and help us continue improving the lives of women and girls in Iowa.
GIVING OPTIONS
The Iowa Women’s Foundation began 30 years ago when a small group of women saw a need and believed that women and girls in Iowa deserved better. Their collective effort and generous spirit helped form IWF into a recognized convener and leader in removing barriers that exist for many Iowans.
YOU can be part of the solution by joining IWF on our continued mission. Your gift to The Iowa Women’s Foundation helps close a longstanding gap between Iowa’s women and girls and economic self-sufficiency.
Your sustained contribution ensures we can maintain statewide momentum, grow our philanthropic network and continue to make change possible — especially in systems that otherwise fail our women and girls.
General Giving & Monthly Sustainers
Help facilitate change with a one-time or recurring donation.
General giving is a quick and easy way to show your support for IWF’s initiatives in a way that works best for you. Choose any dollar amount for a one-time or recurring donation.
Recurring donations work just like autopay and serve as a budget-friendly way to give back each month, or to break up the cost of a larger annual donation goal. Recurring donations can be adjusted at any time.
Champions
IWF Champions are donors who show their support for the Foundation through donations of $500–$999 annually. These donors will receive exclusive invitations to IWF events as well as annual recognition for their generosity as ambassadors.
Champion status can be acquired through one donation, periodic donations throughout the year, or monthly donations that equate to an amount in this range.
2025 Champions
Kelly Barta
Lisa Benevides
Peg Bouska
Andrea Brunk
Carole Buchmiller
Lois Buntz
Katelyn Cary
Anne Cooper
Mandy Engel-Cartie
Miriam Gilbert
Gladys (Jill) Idelle Olsen
Polly & Armond Pagliai
Lora Patton
Amy Kristof-Brown
Kelley Krueger
David & Sheryl Lohman
Nancy Lynk
Nancy Lynch
Linda McGuire
Stan Miller
Jaimie Miller-Ackley
Jason Moural
Melissa Ness
Leslie & Mark Nolte
Kelly O’Hara
Paula Overland Brandt
Lindsey & Mike Schluckebier
Susan Shullaw
Sarah Terlouw
Deborah Thumma
Ann & Steve Valenta
Victoria & Timothy Walch
Shanell Wagler
Julie Zimmerman
Cumulative cash donations received between 1/1/2025 and 12/31/2025. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy.
Ambassadors
IWF Ambassadors are donors who give $1000+ to the Foundation annually. These donors will receive exclusive invitations to events, including the President’s Reception, as well as annual recognition for their support in initiatives to facilitate women’s economic self-sufficiency for Iowa’s women and girls.
Ambassador status can be acquired through one donation, periodic donations throughout the year, or monthly donations that equate to an amount in this range.
2025 Ambassadors
Kathy Bachmeier
Linda Bergquist
Braverman Charitable Trust
Deann Cook
Mardean & Dennis Cook
Peggy Doerge
Megan Early Alter
Martha Easter-Wells
Geraldene Felton
Susan Frye
Diane Gantt
Dolores Gutierrez
Ellen Heywood
Jill Hittner
Nicole & Matt Hubbell
Lois James
Jean Jew
Jo Lavera Jones
Sally Kenney
Mary Lea Kruse
Belinda Lantz Marner
Judith Leavitt
Katherine & John Moyers
Rachel & Jason Napoli
Jennifer Neumann
Lisa & Jeff Rehman
Anne Rierson
Andi Riem
Carol Winkler Schade
Joy Smith
Alan Swanson
Liz Swanson
Mollie Thomsen
Sharon Tinker
Maggie Tinsman
Jean Trainor
Victoria West
Cumulative cash donations received between 1/1/2025 and 12/31/2025
Planned Giving: Short-term planning for long-term impact
Supporters interested in long-term impact giving should consider making a planned gift to IWF. Several options exist that are eligible for tax benefits, such as charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and other types of bequests.
To start a conversation about long-term impact giving, reach out to Deann Cook.
Corporate Partnerships
Corporate partners who support the Iowa Women’s Foundation directly impact the lives of Iowa’s women and girls, sending a positive message to your female leaders, employees, and clients.
To discuss a customized partnership plan, please contact us.