Mid-Iowa Health Foundation
Accepts applications
Mid-Iowa Health Foundation is a private foundation in Des Moines, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $452,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$452,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$20.2 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was down from $592,100 the year before.
52% of its 2025 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 | $424,202 | 29 | $17.9 million |
| 2024 | $592,100 | 52 | $18.3 million |
| 2025 | $452,000 | 32 | $20.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mid-Iowa Health Foundation Administ 3900 Ingersoll Ave Suite 104, Des Moines, IA 50312 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (515) 277-6411 |
| What to submit | Mid-Iowa health foundation wants to hear ideas for improving health and supporting thriving communities that relate to our grantmaking priorities. Before starting an application, please familiarize yourself with our strategic approach by reviewing our website at www.midiowahealth.org and contact our staff to discuss your idea. Staff will provide guidance to help you decide if your idea is a good match for the healthconnect innovation grant and if completing an application is recommended. Applications are reviewed quarterly. Application process and required information can be found at https://www.grantinterface.com/home/logon?urlkey=mihf. |
| Deadlines | See the website for application deadlines. |
| Restrictions | Proposals are not considered for: for-profit entities, individuals, scholarships, conference registration fees, programs supporting religious activities, general operations or special camps, capital campaigns, endowment campaigns, debt reduction, or fundraising events. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mid-Iowa Health Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 32 | $452,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | Improving pathways for program access | $100,000 |
| Latinas Latinos Al Exito Inc | Iowa latinx project | $60,000 |
| Iowa Public Health Association | Small business owner fellowship | $58,000 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa vital voices project | $30,000 |
| Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice | Central iowa direct service and leadership development project | $26,000 |
| Community Youth Concepts | Uvoice: youth philanthropy | $20,000 |
| Iowa Primary Care Association | Improving health outcomes through integrated bh | $20,000 |
| Knock and Drop Iowa | Community led system change | $20,000 |
| My City My Health | Prostate cancer in the black community | $20,000 |
| Unitypoint Health- Des Moines | Improving maternal mental health | $20,000 |
| Family Planning Council of Iowa | Improving iowa's state family planning program | $20,000 |
| Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (Dart) | Pathways to opportunity: expanding workforce access | $20,000 |
| Camp Fire Heart of Iowa | Access to outdoors for all youth | $20,000 |
| My City My Health | My city my health des moines conference | $3,000 |
| Healthy Birth Day | Maternal health symposium | $2,500 |
| Capital Crossroads | General operations | $2,500 |
| Iowa Public Health Association | 2025 ipha conference sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Harkin Institute | Harkin on wellness symposium 2025 | $1,000 |
| Harkin Institute | Harkin on wellness symposium 2025 | $1,000 |
| African American Museum of Iowa | Nolden gentry honor | $500 |
| Broadlawns Medical Center Foundation | 2025 director designated grant - tammy gentry | $500 |
| Ellipsis Foundation | 2025 director designated grant - chris cook | $500 |
| Friends of Iowa Casa and Icfcrb | 2025 director designated grant - sheldon ohringer | $500 |
| Healthy Birth Day | 2025 director designated grant - joseph jones | $500 |
| Our Lady of the America's Catholic Church | 2025 director designated grant - ana coppola | $500 |
| Urban Dreams | Director designated - food pantry - izaah knox | $500 |
| Urban Dreams | Director designated - food pantry - rob barron | $500 |
| One Iowa | 2025 director designated daniel zinnel | $500 |
| Healthy Birth Day | 2025 director designated - kelly grossman | $500 |
| By Degrees Foundation | Director designated grant - buck olsen | $500 |
| Unitypoint Health- Des Moines | Director designated - addiction recovery fellowship partnership with broadlawns - ashley shafer | $500 |
| Orchard Place | 2025 director designated grant - carrie clogg | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carrie Clogg
- Rob Barron
- Buck Olsen
- Joseph Jones
- Ashley Shafer
- Ana Coppola
- Tammy Gentry
- Kelly Grossman
- Izaah Knox
- Sheldon Ohringer
- Daniel Zinnel
- Dr Nalo Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Mid-Iowa Health Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See the website for application deadlines..
How much does Mid-Iowa Health Foundation give?
$452,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Mid-Iowa Health Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carrie Clogg (Chair), Rob Barron (Vice-Chair), Buck Olsen (Secretary/Treasurer) and Joseph Jones (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Mid-Iowa Health Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and community development.