Iowa West Foundation
Accepts applications
Iowa West Foundation is a private foundation in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $26.6 million in 134 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $3.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$26.6 million
- Number of grants134
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$3.2 million
- Assets$496 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $14.4 million the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14.4 million | 153 | $493 million |
| 2024 | $26.6 million | 134 | $496 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Iowa West Foundation 4201 Rivers Edge Parkway Suite 400, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (712) 325-3133, jackiedix@iwf.org |
| What to submit, deadlines | https://www.iowawestfoundation.org/grantmaking/application-process/ |
| Restrictions | https://www.iowawestfoundation.org/grantmaking/what-we-fund/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Iowa West Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 102 | $14.1 million |
| Nebraska | 32 | $1.8 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Council Bluffs and Sinc | Iowa riverfront phase 4 | $3.2 million |
| City of Council Bluffs | River's edge gateway | $2.4 million |
| Green Hills Area Education Agency | Pottawattamie county preschool | $1.4 million |
| Iowa West Foundation Initiative | Multi-agency campus building | $1.0 million |
| Southwest Iowa Nonprofit for Collective Impact | Riverfront revitalization | $393,570 |
| Anawim Housing | Supportive housing gap | $360,000 |
| Heartland Family Service | Iowa operating | $330,000 |
| Council Bluffs Schools Foundation | Aspire investments - stars | $297,657 |
| Council Bluffs Community School District | Aspire plus one pathways | $275,000 |
| Neighborworks Home Solutions | Hillside estates townhomes phase ii | $259,650 |
| United Way of the Midlands | Community care fund 2023-2024 | $250,000 |
| Advanced Southwest Iowa Corporation | Operating support | $225,000 |
| Iowa West Foundation Initiative | Rural pottawattamie county infrastructure collaborative | $211,673 |
| Avenue Scholars Southwest Iowa | Aspire rural pottawattamie careeer preparedness | $211,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs | Home ownership and home repair program support | $200,000 |
| Together Inc | Council bluffs food pantry 2024 | $200,000 |
| Iowa Western Community College Foundation | Pottawattamie promise 2021-2022 | $183,624 |
| Council Bluffs Community School District | Aspire 2024 | $162,500 |
| Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment | General operating | $160,000 |
| Neighborworks Home Solutions | Nwhs hillside estates new construction | $151,901 |
| City of Denison | Crawford county wellness center | $150,000 |
| Southwest Iowa Nature Trails | Rapp park connector trail | $150,000 |
| 712 Initiative | Operating support | $125,000 |
| American Midwest Ballet | Operating support | $125,000 |
| City of Council Bluffs | Multimodal bridge alternatives study | $124,430 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs | Down payment assistance fund | $116,014 |
| New Visions Homeless Services | General operating and warming center | $115,000 |
| City of Council Bluffs | Activation and first ave ambassador 2025 | $100,000 |
| City of Villisca | Rialto farmers market & performance space | $100,000 |
| Council Bluffs Community School District | Blink ix | $100,000 |
| Lewis Central Community School District | Aspire career preparedness portfolio | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands | General operating | $95,000 |
| 712 Initiative | Operating support | $91,407 |
| Immigrant Legal Center | Ilc + rec's southwest iowa legal services | $85,000 |
| Centro Latino of Iowa | General operating | $75,000 |
| City of Council Bluffs | First ave activation | $75,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid - Southwest Iowa | Pottawattamie county eviction diversion project | $75,000 |
| Lewis Central Community School District | Aspire 2024 | $75,000 |
| Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty Inc | Southwest iowa poverty initiative | $75,000 |
| Iowa West Foundation Initiative | City of council bluffs streetscape construction and public rt | $68,749 |
Officers and trustees
- Tara Slevin
- Tammy Pavich
- Amy Crawford
- Ron Dickinson
- Steve Baumert
- Jason James
- Kirk Madsen
- Jack Ruesch
- Vergarie Sanford
- Brenda Mainwaring
Questions people ask
Does Iowa West Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: https://www.iowawestfoundation.org/grantmaking/application-process/.
How much does Iowa West Foundation give?
$26.6 million in tax year 2024, across 134 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Iowa West Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tara Slevin (Chair), Tammy Pavich (Vice Chair), Amy Crawford (Board Member) and Ron Dickinson (Board Member) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Iowa West Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.