"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.
30th Anniversary Grant
Little Knights Learning Center
The mission of Little Knights Learning Center is to provide safe, accessible, and high-quality childcare for families in and around La Porte City.
30th Anniversary Grant
Little Me & Company
Little Me & Company provides a safe and quality childcare environment with educational, stimulating, and nurturing programs.
30th Anniversary Grant
MICAH House
MICAH House is a shelter for women and families experiencing homelessness.
30th Anniversary Grant
Mount Pleasant Community Childcare Center
The Mount Pleasant Child Care Center offers care, safety, and education for children in their community.
30th Anniversary Grant
Noble Initiative Foundation
The Noble Initiative Foundation provides high-quality childcare, which serves to improve the local workforce and strengthen their school system.
30th Anniversary Grant
Ringgold County Child Care
Ringgold County Child Care is dedicated to empowering families within their community and advocating for independence, safety, growth, and purpose.
30th Anniversary Grant
Shooting Star Childcare
Shooting Star Childcare focuses on play-based learning, encouraging children to explore their environment and imagine a world of possibility.
30th Anniversary Grant
Sprouts Early Learning Academy
Sprouts Early Learning Academy provides education-based care for children 2–5-year-olds.
30th Anniversary Grant
St. Mark Youth Enrichment
St. Mark Youth Enrichment provides after-school and summer programs to fill a gap for working families and students that are struggling with reading, math, or social emotional skills.
30th Anniversary Grant
Sumner Daycare & Learning Center
The Sumner Daycare and Learning Center utilized IWF funds to build a permanent daycare space in Sumner that provides care for children of all ages.
