Iowa Healthiest State Initiative
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.7M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
56
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Iowa Healthiest State Initiative?
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines ($585K), United Way of Central Iowa ($181K), Iowa Health System ($155K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Iowa Healthiest State Initiative between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | $585,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| United Way of Central Iowa | $181,400 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Iowa Health System | $155,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | $146,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation | $127,500 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Advocare Foundation | $125,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $86,033 | 7 | 2020–2022 |
| The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation | $65,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Fair Food Network Inc | $48,802 | 1 | 2020 |
| Mid-Iowa Health Foundation | $40,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ucare Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Black Hawk County Gaming Association | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | $5,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Ita Group Foundation | $4,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| LSB Foundation | $3,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $214K (2020) to $463K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $227K.
What grants has Iowa Healthiest State Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $137,500 |
| 2025 | United Way of Central Iowa | IOWA DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS | $43,200 |
| 2025 | The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation | Healthy Incentives Programming: Iowa Produce Prescription Programming & Double Up Food Bucks | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa | FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INCENTIVES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Ita Group Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $137,500 |
| 2024 | United Way of Central Iowa | IOWA DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS | $43,200 |
| 2024 | Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation | DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation | Increased access to fresh produce in rural areas | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Ucare Foundation | PROVIDING FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INCENTIVES FOR LOW-INCOME IOWANS, ADMINISTRATION AND EVALUATION. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Advocare Foundation | TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation | MAKE IT OK CAMPAIGN | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Iowa Health System | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Ita Group Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Central Iowa | FRESH FOOD FOCUS, POP UP PRODUCE | $45,000 |
| 2023 | Advocare Foundation | TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation | MAKE IT OK CAMPAIGN | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Mid-Iowa Health Foundation | IOWA PRODUCE PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM - BROADLAWNS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | LSB Foundation | IOWA PRODUCE PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Ita Group Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of Central Iowa | IOWA DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Advocare Foundation | TO INCREASE AWARENESS IN CHILDHOOD OBESITY | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation | FUNDING TO SUPPORT MAKE IT OK CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE STIGMA AROUND MENTAL HEALTH. | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | DONOR ENGAGEMENT MANAGER | $22,000 |
| 2022 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | MAKE IS OK CAMPAIGN | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 56 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Iowa Healthiest State Initiative?
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines ($585K), United Way of Central Iowa ($181K), Iowa Health System ($155K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Iowa Healthiest State Initiative between 2020–2025.
Who is Iowa Healthiest State Initiative's largest funder?
Golf Charitable Foundation of Greater Des Moines is the largest recorded funder of Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, with $585K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Iowa Healthiest State Initiative received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Iowa Healthiest State Initiative across 56 grants from 19 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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