Across Iowa
IWF’s impact is rooted in systems change, strengthening the conditions that support economic stability, opportunity and long-term growth.
Explore our measurable progress for women and girls statewide.
By The Numbers:
- $2.3 million invested in community-based solutions
- 249 organizations supported across Iowa
- Work impacting all 99 counties
- 3 SHE MATTERS research reports guiding statewide action
- 85+ communities and 150+ businesses engaged in public-private solutions
Systems Change in Action: Childcare
The Childcare Solutions Fund
Childcare is one of the most significant barriers to women’s economic stability in Iowa. Through the Childcare Solutions Fund, IWF applied its five-pillar approach to create a scalable, research-driven solution.
Results from pilot communities include:
- 275 new childcare slots created
- 105 childcare providers engaged
- 1,200+ childcare personnel impacted
- $2.4 million raised from 373 private-sector investors
Independent analysis shows that if expanded statewide, this model could:
- Add nearly 11,000 childcare slots
- Enable 5,000 women to enter the workforce
- Support approximately 8,000 jobs
- Expand Iowa’s GDP by $13 billion over the next decade
The Childcare Solutions Fund demonstrates the impact that is possible when systems change is built through evidence, partnership and investment.
Annual Report
A recap of last year’s progress, partnership and systems-level impact across Iowa.
Latest Grant Recipients
These organizations are driving real change on the ground, and we’re proud to invest in their work.
Help Scale What Works
The impact you see here is the result of data-driven solutions and collective investment. With continued support, IWF can expand what’s working and reach more women and girls across Iowa.