"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.
Women with Initiative
United Way of Scott County’s Women with Initiative program is designed to provide financial education and counseling to at-risk and elderly women in a safe and non-threatening environment.
Angel House
The Angel House will help homeless, substance-addicted women transition into substance-free, independent living. This facility will provide the most comprehensive assistance available to women in recovery in the area.
HEAT Force (Housing and Economic Advocacy Taskforce)
The Housing and Economic Advocacy Taskforce combines the efforts of both service-providing and policy-research non-profits in order to give low-income women and domestic abuse survivors more financial opportunities.
Leadership Development Programming for Columbus Junction
Roundy Elementary School girls will finish a Girl Scout’s journey series with the goal is to provide girls with a stronger sense of leadership, community involvement, and career opportunities.
Wize Girlz
Wize Girlz is an after-school program for middle-school girls in Waterloo, which will provide a stable environment for girls to explore and discuss issues such as personal health, racism, violence prevention, leadership, education and employment.
Empowering Young African American Women
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.
Guided Conversations: A Toolkit for Advocacy with Battered Women and their Children
Guided Conversations: A Toolkit for Advocacy with Battered Women and their Children aims to nurture the valuable relationship between mother and child by addressing and overcoming the negative perception of battered mothers.
Harvesting Our Potential: Sustainable Agriculture Internships for Women
Through Harvesting Our Potential: Training Women Farmers, this program connects women who aspire to farm with a successful woman farmer as a mentor for critical on-farm experience, networking events, and business training, so they will be successful farmers.
Inmate Art at the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women
Inmate Art at the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women aims to give female inmates the opportunity to explore self-expression, learn art techniques and acquire skills in graphic design, framing, and matting.
Living Apart, Parenting Together
Living Apart, Parenting Together aims to stabilize the lives of children who are survivors of domestic violence by developing parenting plans, addressing safety issues, reducing conflict, and increasing child support compliance.