"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.
Window of Joy
Window of Joy challenges the public misconception that domestic abuse affects only young women while establishing a core group of mature volunteers to act as mentors and peer educators.
Different Colors of Violence Conference for Youth
The Different Colors of Violence Conference for Youth aims to train and inform youth from communities of color on strategies to prevent sexual assault and how to seek assistance.
Pathways to Progress: Micro-enterprise Program for Incarcerated Women
The Institute for Social and Economic Development aims to advance opportunities for incarcerated women to create financial independence post-release by providing training and technical assistance to become business owners.
Real Girlz
Girl Scouts of Conestoga Council’s “Real Girlz” program will expand opportunities for middle school girls in rural communities to participate in enriching social activities that encourage diversity, personal responsibility and decision-making skills.
Supporting and Empowering Women
Metro High School and Waypoint Services’ “Supporting and Empowering Women” program aims to break the cycle of domestic and sexual abuse while providing healthy support and assistance for an at-risk population of female high school students.
What’s $$ Got to Do With It? Economic Power for Immigrant Women
The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence will leverage resources to increase the economic self-determination of immigrant women while providing access to asset-building strategies, micro-enterprise development and job training.
Community Awareness Campaign and Conference
The Community Awareness Campaign and Conference will educate the community on the effects of violence against women and girls by offering a one-day conference featuring activist Jackson Katz and initiating community-based activities.
ESL Child Care Program
Centro Latino—Council Bluffs District Hispanic Ministries’ “ESL Child Care” program aims to eliminate a barrier preventing Spanish-speaking women from attending ESL classes by providing frequent, quality child care services.
Forum Theater as a Tool of Violence Prevention and Education
University of Northern Iowa/ Quakerdale plans to integrate art and violence prevention education to empower female Quakerdale residents to make thoughtful relationship decisions.
Gearl Jam
United Action for Youth’s “Gearl Jam” promotes girls in the arts by supporting young women as they create and produce original music recordings and video productions.