Project Iowa
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.4M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
39
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Project Iowa?
Project Iowa is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by United Way of Central Iowa ($708K), Apollo Opportunity Foundation ($200K), Opus Foundation ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Project Iowa between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Iowa | $707,650 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Apollo Opportunity Foundation | $200,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Opus Foundation | $145,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| PWC Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $84,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Affinity Credit Union | $38,025 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Mid-Iowa Health Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | $25,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The CareSource Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Dupaco RW Hoefer Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| LSB Foundation | $5,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Athene Charitable Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2019) to $330K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $160K.
What grants has Project Iowa received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way of Central Iowa | PROJECT IOWA CULTIVATING CAREERS | $106,932 |
| 2025 | PWC Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Affinity Credit Union | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,025 |
| 2025 | Dupaco RW Hoefer Foundation | NEEDS BASED | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Athene Charitable Foundation | CIVIC & COMMUNITY | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | FUNDING FOR ROOTED MODEL PROGRAM | $2,500 |
| 2025 | LSB Foundation | CULTIVATING CAREERS PROJECT SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | United Way of Central Iowa | PROJECT IOWA TRAINING PROGRAM/CULTIVATING CAREERS | $112,913 |
| 2024 | Opus Foundation | The Rooted Model | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Mid-Iowa Health Foundation | EVALUATION OF THE ROOTED MODEL PILOT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Affinity Credit Union | CHARITY DONATION | $23,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | YOUTHWORKS PROJECT | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | NEW INTERACTIVE CUSTOM WEBSITE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Dupaco RW Hoefer Foundation | NEEDS BASED | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | FUNDING FOR CULTIVATING CAREERS PROGRAM | $2,500 |
| 2024 | LSB Foundation | CULTIVATING CAREERS SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Apollo Opportunity Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $150,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Central Iowa | OEFDC PROGRAM | $117,750 |
| 2023 | PWC Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | PROJECT IOWA ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | THE ROOTED MODEL | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Opus Foundation | Website Application Advancements | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | FUNDING FOR CULTIVATING CAREERS PROGRAM | $2,500 |
| 2022 | United Way of Central Iowa | PROJECT IOWA PROGRAMMING, OPEN DOORS PLANNING, PURPOSE PROGRAM, AND COVID SUPPORT | $121,000 |
| 2022 | Apollo Opportunity Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Opus Foundation | Strategic Planning for Revenue Streams | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc | FUNDING FOR CULTIVATING CAREERS PROGRAM | $2,500 |
| 2021 | United Way of Central Iowa | PROJECT IOWA PROGRAMMING, OPEN DOORS PLANNING, PURPOSE PROGRAM, AND COVID SUPPORT | $85,760 |
Showing 30 most recent of 39 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Project Iowa?
Project Iowa is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by United Way of Central Iowa ($708K), Apollo Opportunity Foundation ($200K), Opus Foundation ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Project Iowa between 2019–2025.
Who is Project Iowa's largest funder?
United Way of Central Iowa is the largest recorded funder of Project Iowa, with $708K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Project Iowa received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Project Iowa across 39 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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