BIOCONNECT IOWA'S MISSION IS TO MAKE IOWA A POWERHOUSE OF BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY AND TO CREATE EXCITING AND HIGH-PAYING CAREERS FOR IOWANS WHOSE WORK WILL IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF PEOPLE AROUND THE GLOBE.IMAGINE AN IOWA WHERE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION LEAD TO VACCINES THAT PREVENT MAJOR DISEASES; ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BIOBASED PRODUCTS; MEDICAL DEVICES THAT SAVE COUNTLESS LIVES; AND PRECISION AND DIGITAL AGRICULTURE THAT TRANSFORM FOOD PRODUCTION.THIS IS THE FUTURE OF BIOSCIENCE IN IOWA, AND THE MISSION OF BIOCONNECT IOWA IS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.2M
+77.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$699K
+81.8% YoY
Grant Count
17
+70.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+7.0% YoY
About Bioconnect Iowa
Based on IRS filings
Bioconnect Iowa is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in DES MOINES, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $699K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,193,384 | $6,297,217 | $1,127,931 |
| Revenue | $7,697,006 | $7,338,139 | $1,803,790 |
| Expenses | $2,810,364 | $2,307,855 | $1,584,053 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,767 | $1,348 | $78 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Bioconnect Iowa
Iowa Go-To-Market (G2M) Accelerator
BIOCONNECT IOWA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Proof of Commercial Relevance (POCR) Loan
BIOCONNECT IOWA
Amount
$25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
SBIR/STTR Outreach Program
BIOCONNECT IOWA
Amount
Varies by award (examples: $100,000 - $963,000)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pathware Inc ($100,000), Reenvision Ag ($100,000), Iowa State University ($88,562).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BIG DATA IN A BOX AMES, IA | SBIR FINANCIAL AWARD | $25,000 |
| CELLULAR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES INC CORALVILLE, IA | SBIR FINANCIAL AWARD | $25,000 |
| CRITICAL MATERIALS RECYCLING INC BOONE, IA | SBIR FINANCIAL AWARD | $50,000 |
| GENVAX TECHNOLOGIES INC AMES, IA | SBIR FINANCIAL AWARD | $25,000 |
| HERMES BIOMATERIALS INC AMES, IA | SBIR FINANCIAL AWARD | $50,000 |
| JUGGERNAUT LIFE SCIENCES LLC CORALVILLE, IA | SBIR FINANCIAL AWARD | $25,000 |
| MTI BIOTECH AMES, IA | SBIR FINANCIAL AWARD | $25,000 |
| NEOVAXSYN INC AMES, IA | SBIR FINANCIAL AWARD | $25,000 |
| PANI CLEAN INC CORALVILLE, IA | SBIR FINANCIAL AWARD | $25,000 |
| PATHWARE INC GOLDEN, CO | SBIR FINANCIAL AWARD | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN BRODY | CEO AND PRESIDENT | 40 | $220,640 |
| STEVEN SMITH | COMMERCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $153,840 |
| PAUL SCHICKLER | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BILLI HUNT | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW WARRENS | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TIM WHIPPLE | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR YE LAO | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| R SCOTT JOHNSON | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR ASHTYN ZINN | MEMBER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bioconnect Iowa?
Bioconnect Iowa is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in DES MOINES, IA. It holds $11.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Bioconnect Iowa?
As of 2024, Bioconnect Iowa holds $11.2M in total assets with $7.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $699K in 2024.
Where does Bioconnect Iowa operate?
Bioconnect Iowa has awarded grants in Colorado, Iowa.
What size grants does Bioconnect Iowa award?
In 2024, Bioconnect Iowa awarded 17 grants totaling $699K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bioconnect Iowa's EIN?
Bioconnect Iowa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3690618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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