"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.
30th Anniversary Grant
St. Mark Youth Enrichment provides after-school and summer programs to fill a gap for working families and students that are struggling with reading, math, or social emotional skills.
30th Anniversary Grant
The Sumner Daycare and Learning Center utilized IWF funds to build a permanent daycare space in Sumner that provides care for children of all ages.
30th Anniversary Grant
Sunflower Child Development and Discovery Center provides quality care and education to the children of Winneshiek County and the surrounding area.
30th Anniversary Grant
Opening in 1992, The Kid’s Spot is a nonprofit child care center and the only HHS licensed program in Lake City.
30th Anniversary Grant
Waverly Child Care and Preschool provides a safe and nurturing environment for early development, serving children 2 weeks old through 4th grade.
30th Anniversary Grant
Waypoint offers a variety of proactive services and resources for those experiencing housing instability, poverty, or violence, as well as individuals needing access to affordable child care.
30th Anniversary Grant
Williamsburg Community Child Care provides diverse social, recreational, and educational activities for children.
Help Us Grow – Furnishing Classrooms
The Kids Spot is a nonprofit child care center that opened in Lake City, Iowa in 1992. They provide part-time, full-time and before/after school care. They are the only DHS licensed program in their community.
Providing Rural Community Access to After School Programs
St Mark provides space for kids with after school and summer programs to fill a gap for working families and students that are struggling with reading, math and social emotional skills.
4 C’s
4Cs will be responsible for undertaking the marketing of a Wage Enhancement program being implemented in Johnson County. We will also be onboarding the centers and child development homes to ensure they are fulfilling the requirements of program participation.