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…Women’s foundations work … to help 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 nearly 400 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
Community Early Childhood Center
Community Early Childhood Center collaborates with United Way, HHS, Promise Jobs, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program to provide high quality child care at an affordable rate.
30th Anniversary Grant
Community United Child Care Centers
Opening in 1993, Community United Child Care Centers has proudly supported over 500 children and 300 families in the Cedar Valley area.
30th Anniversary Grant
Council Bluffs Schools Foundation
The Council Bluffs Schools Foundation operates three signature programs: Kids & Company, STARS Scholarship, and Alumni & Friends.
30th Anniversary Grant
Crittenton Center
The Crittenton Center provides child care, after-school programs, family resources, support for youth experiencing homelessness, and other specialized services.
30th Anniversary Grant
Discoveries Learning Center
Discoveries Learning Center offers families a comprehensive, research-based care experience.
30th Anniversary Grant
Growing Minds Early Learning Center
Growing Minds Early Learning Center is a nonprofit agency providing child care services to primarily low-income families.
30th Anniversary Grant
Hawkeye Community College Foundation
The Hawkeye Community College Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on empowering students, strengthening businesses, and enriching communities.
30th Anniversary Grant
Lil' Vikes Child Care
Lil’ Vikes Child Care promotes children's Vision, Inspiration, Kindness, Encouragement, and Success.
30th Anniversary Grant
Lil' Wildcat Education Center
Lil’ Wildcat Education Center opened to eliminate the need for parents to take their kids to another town for child care, and to establish a place for underprivileged families that cannot afford private day care.
30th Anniversary Grant
Little Charger Early Learning Center
Little Charger Early Learning Center strives to enrich the lives of children in their community by fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment.
