"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.
Waypoint, Cedar Rapids
Funding will help ensure KidsPoint Child Care can provide scholarships to meet the community’s increased demand for child care, especially for low income families.
Wheels of Hope
This program enables women to obtain quality vehicles from vetted and reputable car dealers.
Wildcat ABC Child Care, Carlisle Iowa
Our project includes both building an addition and retrofitting portions of our existing building to serve 90 additional children in our center (for a total of 180). The additional 4,570 square feet of space would include a new kitchen, restrooms, and five classrooms.
Williamsburg Community Child Care Center, Williamsburg
Williamsburg Community Child Care (W4C’s) expanded its existing child care operation by opening a second site (W4C’S North), conveniently located just off I-80 in 2022.
Year 01 Operating Expenses
Iowa City Sober Living (ICSL) is a new residential program supporting women in recovery from drugs and alcohol, providing 3-6 months of support designed to decrease recidivism and increase opportunities for healing the mind, body, and spirit.
Building Self-Sufficiency through Supportive Housing Services
The goal of this project is to provide women with the skills, tools and support to enable them to thrive while living in the Catherine McAuley Center’s Supportive Housing, and continue to build toward a future of self-sufficiency and empowerment.
CECC Expansion – CCSF Grant
This project will allow CECC to increase its capacity by 37%.
Employment Services for Women and Girls with Disabilities
Many women and girls come to Easterseals Iowa (ESI) with multiple barriers so an individualized approach is the best way to meet each individual where they are.
First Step Toward Self-Sufficiency
Opening Doors serves women and children who are experiencing homelessness.
Harvesting Our Potential: Growing Skills, Confidence and Sustainability with Women Farmers
The project will offer continued mentorship support, a flagship part of this program, for aspiring, beginning and seasoned women farmers.