"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.
RVAP Latina Outreach Project
Rape Victim Advocacy Project
Rape Victim Advocacy Project's Latina Advocacy Project will create a collaborative environment between English and Spanish-speaking women to deliver victim services and educational programs on sexual violence.
Creating Voice for Young Women and Girls in Iowa/ Speak Out
Graffiti Theater
Graffiti Theater's "Creating Voice for Young Women and Girls in Iowa / Speak Out" initiative aims to eliminate discrimination based on race, gender, class, sexual orientation and ability by establishing and expanding girls Speak Out discussion groups. Create a traveling mural representing the girls’ thoughts and experiences that will be showcased through
Girl Talk II
Planned Parenthood of Southeast Iowa
Planned Parenthood of Southeast Iowa's "Girl Talk II" aims to strengthen the lines of communication between teenage girls and their mothers in an overnight retreat offering programming on drug/alcohol abuse prevention, decision-making and self-reliance.
Lesbian Outreach Project
Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
The Lesbian Outreach Project aims to bridge gaps in providing domestic/sexual violence services to the LGBT community by providing on-going in-depth training to staff and volunteers.
Outdoor Involvement
Girl Scouts of Conestoga Council/ Quakerdale
Girl Scouts of Conestoga Council/ Quakerdale's Outdoor Involvement program will Link girls from both organizations to engage in outdoor team-building challenges with the outcome of increasing positive self-image and confidence.
Project C.O.P.E. (Counseling, Options, Prevention, Education)
Children and Families of Iowa
Children and Families of Iowa's Project C.O.P.E. (Counseling, Options, Prevention, Education) will sponsor the overcoming of barriers for victims of domestic violence/sexual assault in rural areas to access critical services while maximizing safety for victims and increasing outreach efforts.
Una Familia Saludable (Healthy Family)
YWCA
YWCA's "Una Familia Saludable (Healthy Family)" aims to meet the needs expressed by Hispanic women in the community to learn English, access resources, break social isolation and strengthen families through health and parenting education.
Victory Temple Minority Women’s Health Initiative
Eagles Flight, Inc.
The Victory Temple Minority Women's Health Initiative promotes long-term healthy behavior and lifestyle through education, empowerment and community based-activities tailored to meet the unique needs of women and girls of color.
What We think
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa's "What We Think" program aims to engage young women to design, lead and publish a comprehensive survey project assessing the attitudes and experiences of adolescent girls, providing an opportunity for practical skill development and long-term social impact.
Economic Literacy Course for Victims of Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Intervention Program
The purpose of the Economic Literacy Course for Victims of Domestic Violence will acquire training to offer the Personal Economic Planning curriculum to support low-income women with multiple barriers to employment, while also disseminating educational information through an established statewide network.