"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.
Strong Girls Read Strong Books
Strong Girls Read Strong Books provides the means for girls to see themselves as readers, thoughtful decision-makers, and leaders.
Blueprint for Winning Academy
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.
Financial Literacy & Economic Stability
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.
Minor Sex-Trafficking Awareness Training
The Minor Sex-Trafficking Awareness Training program will work to educate the community and local organizations, such as law enforcement and social services, in order to help them view these girls as victims rather than delinquents.
SEJH After-School Girl’s Dance Club
The Southeast Junior High After-School Dance Club will provide a place where girls can express themselves and build confidence and is an alternative to competitive sports, sedentary habits, and unsafe street activities.
Skylark Scholarships
The Skylark Project seeks to expand its services to improve incarcerated survivors’ economic security through higher education. Skylark Scholarships will fund ten $500 scholarships, enabling students to receive college education or technical training.
Women Taking Charge
Women Taking Charge will provide up to 40 girls at South Hardin High School with the resources to discuss women’s issues and enact social change.