"Women’s foundations work … helps guarantee that (women and girls) can achieve economic (and social) balance."
— Stephanie Clohesy, Founder & Donor
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is proud to partner with over 100 state-based organizations. Since 1994, over $2 million has been awarded to more than 350 programs, benefitting thousands of women and girls in all 99 Iowa counties.
To learn more about the projects we have funded for over 25 years, you can search below or download our Grants at a Glance.
2025 Grant: Anchored Hope
Anchored Hope provides a safe transitional living program for young adults who have aged out of foster care.
2025 Grant: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Since 2003, the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque has inspired people to give back to their community.
2025 Grant: Dress for Success Des Moines
The Dress for Success affiliate in Des Moine offers professional clothing, employment retention programs and ongoing support for clients.
2025 Grant: Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council
The Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council was founded in 1988 by leading employers and unions to maintain a labor-management environment.
2025 Grant: Family Resources
Family Resources is committed to youth aging out of foster care and continues to work closely with foster and adoptive parents to provide them with the training and resources they need to succeed.
2025 Grant: House of Hope
In 1995, House of Hope started with a peer support model, evolving over time into a trauma informed care model.
2025 Grant: Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition
The Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition aims to increase access to affordable housing for lower-income people in Johnson County through advocacy, education, and partnership so that every resident of Johnson County lives in safe, decent, and stable affordable housing in the neighborhood of their choice.
2025 Grant: Lead(h)er
Lead(h)er was founded in 2016 to bridge the gap in professional development opportunities available for working women.
2025 Grant: Moravia Community School District
Moravia School District’s mission is to provide a safe haven where everyone is valued and respected.
2025 Grant: Native American Child Care Center
The Native American Child Care Center began over 40 years ago as a cooperative effort between leaders of the Native American community and local United Methodists.