"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.
Beyond Welfare Women’s Circles
The goal of Beyond Welfare Women’s Circles is to establish a support network for women rejoining the community or those at risk for entering the justice system in order to address systemic issues linking poverty, inequality and incarceration.
Empowering Young African American Women
YWCA of Black Hawk County aims to develop participants into responsible community leaders by engaging in community service and educational activities targeted to their unique cultural needs.
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is an after-school program that uses the power of running to prepare 3rd-6th grade girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.
Iowa N.E.W. Leadership
Iowa N.E.W. Leadership aims to enrich and encourage undergraduate women during a week-long residential learning experience with the long-term goal of increasing women’s representation at all levels of government.
Justice: Youthful Offender Program
The Young Women’s Resource Center’s (YWRC) Youthful Offender Program aims to create a new beginning for young women facing legal charges through life-skills education and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Girls Power
YWCA’s Girls Power will empower girls ages 11-13 by promoting leadership skill and positive self-esteem through interaction with female ISU students.
Outreach Program for Madge Phillips Homeless Shelter
The Outreach Program for Madge Phillips Homeless Shelter will provide a permanent Outreach Specialist to intervene, educate and advocate on behalf of homeless women to promote independent living.
True Colors Music Therapy Project
The True Colors Music Therapy Project engages troubled girls in music therapy sessions which result in improved behavior, emotional management and overall positive impact on well-being.
YWISE Girls Leadership Program
The YWISE Girls Leadership Program will institute the Girls Circle curriculum to promote discussion of self-image, building healthy relationships and community engagement in a welcoming setting.
Empowerment Station
The Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center’s Empowerment Station will inform young women about issues of bullying, dating violence, and domestic/sexual assault.