THE IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF IOWA'S WOMEN AND GIRLS. WE USE RESEARCH TO UNCOVER BARRIERS TO WOMEN'S SUCCESS AS WELL AS THEIR GREATEST NEEDS, AND WE INVEST OUR PASSION AND RESOURCES ACCORDINGLY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+16.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$165K
Grant Count
8
Avg Grant Size
$21K
About Iowa Women's Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Iowa Women's Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CORALVILLE, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $165K. Net investment income was $51K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,058,720 | $1,764,618 | $1,568,714 |
| Revenue | $1,368,499 | $1,210,970 | $1,063,755 |
| Expenses | $943,038 | $793,957 | $893,954 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $51,393 | $38,515 | $6,382 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Iowa Women's Foundation
Child Care Solutions Fund
IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Core Grants
IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies by year (e.g., $100,000 total distributed annually)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Emergency Grants
IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Eyes Open Iowa ($25,000), Girls on the Run Eastern Iowa ($25,000), Catherine Mcauley Center ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EYES OPEN IOWA WEST DES MOINES, IA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| GIRLS ON THE RUN EASTERN IOWA IOWA CITY, IA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN IOWA AND WESTERN ILLINOIS CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER IOWA DES MOINES, IA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| CATHERINE MCAULEY CENTER CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| GIRLS INCORPORATED OF SIOUX CITY SIOUX CITY, IA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA DES MOINES, IA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| YWCA OF CLINTON IOWA CLINTON, IA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE RIERSON | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | — |
| BARB BAKER | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| MELISSA NESS | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| NICOLE CRAIN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| SHANELL WAGLER | DIRECTOR-GRANTS CHAIR | 3 | — |
| LYDIA SAX | DIRECTOR-GRANTS VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| ANDI REIM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRENDA MYERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHELLEY HORAK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAIMIE MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURIE DAWLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICOLE HUBBELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEANN COOK | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $112,589 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iowa Women's Foundation?
Iowa Women's Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CORALVILLE, IA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Iowa Women's Foundation?
As of 2024, Iowa Women's Foundation holds $2.1M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $165K in 2024.
Where does Iowa Women's Foundation operate?
Iowa Women's Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What size grants does Iowa Women's Foundation award?
In 2024, Iowa Women's Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $165K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Iowa Women's Foundation's EIN?
Iowa Women's Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1431092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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