"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.
Refugee Child Care Microenterprise Program
Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI)
LSI assists refugee women in increasing their financial stability by becoming registered in-home child care providers and expanding the number of safe and culturally appropriate places to provide child care for working parents.
SciGirls Summer Camp Scholarships
Science Center of Iowa
The overall goal of the SciGirls Summer Camps is to engage a diverse population of Iowa girls in research-based activities that ignite interest and encourage careers in STEM.
The Women’s Business Center
ISED Ventures
The WBC offers a series of workshops for low-income and low-capital women on creating a business along with individual counseling.
Women Caring for the Land: Nurturing New Careers in Ecological Restoration
Women, Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN)
WFAN has built a successful conservation outreach program called Women Caring for the Land(SM) to support aspiring female entrepreneurs in the growing field of ecological restoration and for the rising number of women inheriting farmland in Iowa
Young Women in Business Conference
Waverly Area Small Business lncubator and Consultation Center
The overall goal for the Waverly Area Small Business lncubator and Consultation Center is to educate and assist female entrepreneurs in researching, launching and sustaining small businesses in NE Iowa.
Blueprint for Winning Academy
50-50 in 2020
The Blueprint for Winning Academy is an intensive bipartisan training program for strong female candidates. The focus is on communication, fundraising, message, presence, and media.
Employment for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Children & Families of Iowa
The Women's Employment Project aims to equip survivors of domestic violence with financial and career training so they are economically empowered to support themselves, their children, and their community.
IGNITE
Ascent
Ascent’s IGNITE program is a pilot program that provides mentoring and educational opportunities to women business owners in Iowa.
Financial Literacy & Economic Stability
Angel House
The Financial Literacy & Economic Stability Program will provide graduates of Angel House with financial knowledge and resources to utilize once they leave the house to live on their own.
Empowering Young African American Women
YWCA of Black Hawk County
YWCA of Black Hawk County aims to increase graduation rates and decrease teenage pregnancy among African American high school women by engaging in community service mentoring and educational activities targeted around personal growth, black heritage, decision making, and career exploration.
