The Directors Council
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.4M
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
39
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Directors Council?
The Directors Council is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Northwest Area Foundation ($1.6M), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn ($291K), United Way of Central Iowa ($226K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to The Directors Council between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Area Foundation | $1,551,550 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $291,182 | 12 | 2020–2024 |
| United Way of Central Iowa | $226,497 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | $150,000 | 3 | 2020–2021 |
| PWC Foundation Inc | $75,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Financial Health Network Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ita Group Foundation | $21,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Mid-Iowa Health Foundation | $20,200 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| GreenState Credit Union | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $585K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $53K.
What grants has The Directors Council received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way of Central Iowa | ONE ECONOMY INITIATIVE | $28,248 |
| 2025 | PWC Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Northwest Area Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Central Iowa | ONE ECONOMY INITIATIVE | $28,250 |
| 2024 | PWC Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | WATSON POWELL, JR. FUND - ONE ECONOMY REPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | MADDIE'S CIRCLE FUND - AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | $6,500 |
| 2024 | GreenState Credit Union | One Economy Initiative | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Mid-Iowa Health Foundation | BOARD SUPPORT | $200 |
| 2023 | Northwest Area Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $275,000 |
| 2023 | PWC Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Central Iowa | HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN MEAT PROCESSING FACILITIES | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Mid-Iowa Health Foundation | ADVOCACY SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | ONE ECONOMY | $17,500 |
| 2023 | Ita Group Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $4,000 |
| 2022 | Northwest Area Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: ONE ECONOMY IN ACTION | $275,000 |
| 2022 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $100,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of Central Iowa | ONE ECONOMY - FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Northwest Area Foundation | LOAN CAPITAL FOR ONE ECONOMY | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $17,500 |
| 2022 | Ita Group Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $4,000 |
| 2021 | Northwest Area Foundation | ONE ECONOMY IN ACTION | $275,000 |
| 2021 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE 2021 HEARTLAND SPARK PROGRAM, A CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM FOR ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS. 202108-11132 | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
| 2021 | United Way of Central Iowa | ONE ECONOMY - FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | $45,000 |
| 2021 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT TO INCREASE THE OPERATIONAL AND MARKETING CAPACITY OF THE ORGANIZATIONS ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOTCAMPS IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN THEIR FINANCIAL EDUCATION OFFERINGS AND SERVE MORE COUNTIES IN IOWA. 202004-8305 | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $17,000 |
| 2021 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | MCCALLUM MUSEUM/BRUNSON HERITAGE HOUSE: PAINTING PROJECT | $7,132 |
Showing 30 most recent of 39 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Directors Council?
The Directors Council is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Northwest Area Foundation ($1.6M), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn ($291K), United Way of Central Iowa ($226K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to The Directors Council between 2019–2025.
Who is The Directors Council's largest funder?
Northwest Area Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Directors Council, with $1.6M across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Directors Council received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to The Directors Council across 39 grants from 9 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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