"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.
Shooting Star Childcare
Shooting Star Childcare
Elkhart is a growing community north of Ankeny that has a need for childcare and employment, as the nearest jobs or childcare is 20 minutes away.
Sprouts Early Learning Academy, Carlisle Iowa
Sprouts Early Learning Academy
Sprouts will use funding to support the addition of a new classroom. Furniture items such as cots and sheets, as well as teaching materials and age appropriate manipulatives are needed for the growing enrollment.
Sumner Daycare and Learning Center, Inc., Sumner Iowa
Sumner Daycare and Learning Center, Inc.
The Sumner Daycare and Learning Center (SDLC), was approved by the State Fire Marshal to conduct business in renovated classrooms of the Durant Elementary until June 2024.
To The Rescue, Cedar Rapids
To The Rescue
Funding will allow us to purchase toys, books, curriculum materials and classroom furnishings for a new childcare center.
Waverly Child Care & Preschool, Waverly
Waverly Child Care & Preschool
Waverly Child Care and Preschool is working on an expansion onto the west side of the current building as well as updating the current center. The addition will double to current center’s capacity.
Waypoint, Cedar Rapids
Waypoint
Funding will help ensure KidsPoint Child Care can provide scholarships to meet the community's increased demand for child care, especially for low income families.
Wildcat ABC Child Care, Carlisle Iowa
Wildcat ABC Child Care
Our project includes both building an addition and retrofitting portions of our existing building to serve 90 additional children in our center (for a total of 180). The additional 4,570 square feet of space would include a new kitchen, restrooms, and five classrooms.
Williamsburg Community Child Care Center, Williamsburg
Williamsburg Community Child Care Center
Williamsburg Community Child Care (W4C’s) expanded its existing child care operation by opening a second site (W4C'S North), conveniently located just off I-80 in 2022.
CECC Expansion – CCSF Grant
Community Early Childhood Center
This project will allow CECC to increase its capacity by 37%.
Hawkeye Child Care Director Credential – CCSF Grant
Hawkeye Community College
Completing credentialed training through Hawkeye Community College’s Online Child Care Director Training has the potential to significantly increase the lifetime earnings of child care workers in Black Hawk County.
