The Iowa Foundation For Education | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 42-1333063
Foundation Overview
Based in Phoenix, AZ, The Iowa Foundation For Education has awarded 239 grants totaling $2,027,283 to organizations in Iowa, New York and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $100,000, with a median award of $4,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,027,283
Total Assets
$3,282,770
Median Grant (all grants)
$4,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
14
Median Grant
$7,000
% Median Grant Growth
+71%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A
0 of 14 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Iowa
60% of grants are awarded in Iowa, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Des Moines (83%), Coon Rapids (6%), Johnston (3%).
Funding Trajectory
-33%
Declining funding trend with 33% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (72%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Iowa Foundation For Education's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Friends Of Iowa | $19,827 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2023 |
| Amas Community Theatre | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2023 |
| B'nai Horin-children Of Freedom | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarships For Mitzvah Program | 2023 |
| Civic Music Association | $100,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Belin Quartet Expenses | 2023 |
| Gingold Theatrical Group | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2023 |
| Irondale Productions Inc | $7,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Ensemble Project & Gala | 2023 |
| Pratt Institute | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| 1000 Friends Of Iowa | $19,827 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2023 |
| Amas Community Theatre | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2023 |
| B'nai Horin-children Of Freedom | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarships For Mitzvah Program | 2023 |
| Civic Music Association | $100,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Belin Quartet Expenses | 2023 |
| Gingold Theatrical Group | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2023 |
| Irondale Productions Inc | $7,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Ensemble Project & Gala | 2023 |
| Pratt Institute | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Annual Fund | 2023 |
| 1000 Friends Of Iowa | $20,531 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Amas Community Theatre | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| American Society For Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| B'nai Horin-children Of Freedom | $11,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarships For Mitzvah Program | 2022 |
| Civic Music Association | $100,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Belin Quartet Expenses | 2022 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | $3,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Pantry System | 2022 |
| Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center | $1,800 | Des Moines, IA, US | Capital Campaign Pledge | 2022 |
| Ellipsis | $1,800 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Environmental Law And Policy Center Of The Midwest | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Iowa Activities | 2022 |
| Gingold Theatrical Group | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | $4,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Iowa Stage Theatre Company | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Irondale Productions Inc | $7,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Ensemble Project & Gala | 2022 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society Inc | $6,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| New Jersey Scholars Program | $5,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Heartland Inc | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Whiterock Conservancy | $5,000 | Coon Rapids, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Doula Program Training Materials | 2022 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Des Moines Founders Garden Club | $1,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Central Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| 1000 Friends Of Iowa | $20,531 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Amas Community Theatre | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| American Society For Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| B'nai Horin-children Of Freedom | $11,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarships For Mitzvah Program | 2022 |
| Civic Music Association | $100,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Belin Quartet Expenses | 2022 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | $3,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Pantry System | 2022 |
| Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center | $1,800 | Des Moines, IA, US | Capital Campaign Pledge | 2022 |
| Ellipsis | $1,800 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Environmental Law And Policy Center Of The Midwest | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Iowa Activities | 2022 |
| Gingold Theatrical Group | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | $4,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Iowa Stage Theatre Company | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Irondale Productions Inc | $7,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Ensemble Project & Gala | 2022 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society Inc | $6,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| New Jersey Scholars Program | $5,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Heartland Inc | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Whiterock Conservancy | $5,000 | Coon Rapids, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Doula Program Training Materials | 2022 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Des Moines Founders Garden Club | $1,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Central Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| 1000 Friends Of Iowa | $20,531 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Amas Community Theatre | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| American Society For Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| B'nai Horin-children Of Freedom | $11,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarships For Mitzvah Program | 2022 |
| Civic Music Association | $100,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Belin Quartet Expenses | 2022 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | $3,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Pantry System | 2022 |
| Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center | $1,800 | Des Moines, IA, US | Capital Campaign Pledge | 2022 |
| Ellipsis | $1,800 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Environmental Law And Policy Center Of The Midwest | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Iowa Activities | 2022 |
| Gingold Theatrical Group | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | $4,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Iowa Stage Theatre Company | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Irondale Productions Inc | $7,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Ensemble Project & Gala | 2022 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society Inc | $6,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| New Jersey Scholars Program | $5,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Heartland Inc | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Whiterock Conservancy | $5,000 | Coon Rapids, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Doula Program Training Materials | 2022 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Des Moines Founders Garden Club | $1,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Central Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2022 |
| 1000 Friends Of Iowa | $15,023 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Amas Community Theatre | $1,750 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| American Society For Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| B'nai Horin-children Of Freedom | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarships For Mitzvah Program | 2021 |
| Civic Music Association | $84,603 | Des Moines, IA, US | Belin Quartet Expenses | 2021 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | $3,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Pantry System | 2021 |
| Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Capital Campaign Pledge | 2021 |
| Environmental Law And Policy Center Of The Midwest | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Iowa Activities | 2021 |
| Gingold Theatrical Group | $1,750 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Iowa Interfaith Power And Light | $3,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | $3,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Iowa Stage Theatre Company | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Irondale Productions Inc | $6,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Ensemble Project & Gala | 2021 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society Inc | $6,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| New Jersey Scholars Program | $5,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Heartland Inc | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Pratt Institute | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Salisbury House Foundation | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Support Chamber Music Series | 2021 |
| Whiterock Conservancy | $5,000 | Coon Rapids, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Doula Program Training Materials | 2021 |
| Ellipsis | $1,800 | Johnston, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2021 |
| 1000 Friends Of Iowa | $18,549 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Amas Community Theatre | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| B'nai Horin-children Of Freedom | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarships For Mitzvah Program | 2020 |
| Civic Music Association | $82,715 | Des Moines, IA, US | Belin Quartet Expenses | 2020 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | $3,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Pantry System | 2020 |
| Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center | $1,800 | Des Moines, IA, US | Capital Campaign Pledge | 2020 |
| Gingold Theatrical Group | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Irondale Productions Inc | $6,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Ensemble Project & Gala | 2020 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society Inc | $6,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| New Jersey Scholars Program | $5,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| Pratt Institute | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Annual Fund | 2020 |
| Youth Emergency Services & Shelter Of Iowa | $1,800 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2020 |
| 1000 Friends Of Iowa | $18,556 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| Amas Community Theatre | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| American Society For Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| Bronx Museum Of The Arts | $1,250 | Bronx, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| Civic Music Association | $83,886 | Des Moines, IA, US | Belin Quartet Expenses | 2019 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | $3,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Pantry System | 2019 |
| Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center | $1,800 | Des Moines, IA, US | Capital Campaign Pledge | 2019 |
| Environmental Law And Policy Center Of The Midwest | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Iowa Activities | 2019 |
| Gingold Theatrical Group | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| Iowa Environmental Council | $6,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| Iowa Interfaith Power And Light | $3,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | $3,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| Iowa Stage Theatre Company | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| Irondale Productions Inc | $6,750 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Ensemble Project & Gala | 2019 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society Inc | $6,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| New Jersey Scholars Program | $5,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Heartland Inc | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| Pratt Institute | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Annual Fund | 2019 |
| Whiterock Conservancy | $5,000 | Coon Rapids, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| Women Food And Agriculture Network | $1,000 | Ames, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Doula Program Training Materials | 2019 |
| Youth Emergency Services & Shelter Of Iowa | $1,800 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2019 |
| 1000 Friends Of Iowa | $20,683 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Amas Community Theatre | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| American Society For Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Attachment Parenting International | $500 | Bluff City, TN, US | Api Of Central Iowa | 2018 |
| B'nai Horin-children Of Freedom | $11,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarships For Mitzvah Program | 2018 |
| Bronx Museum Of The Arts | $1,250 | Bronx, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Civic Music Association | $66,162 | Des Moines, IA, US | Belin Quartet Expenses | 2018 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | $3,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Pantry System | 2018 |
| Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center | $1,800 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Environmental Law And Policy Center Of The Midwest | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Iowa Activities | 2018 |
| Gateway Dance Theatre Inc | $4,750 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Iowa Environmental Council | $6,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Iowa Interfaith Power And Light | $8,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | $6,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Iowa Rivers Revival | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Iowa Stage Theatre Company | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Irondale Productions Inc | $6,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Ensemble Project & Gala | 2018 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society Inc | $5,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| New Jersey Scholars Program | $5,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Heartland Inc | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Pratt Institute | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Annual Fund | 2018 |
| Whiterock Conservancy | $5,000 | Coon Rapids, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Women Food And Agriculture Network | $1,000 | Ames, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Doula Program Training Materials | 2018 |
| Youth Emergency Services & Shelter Of Iowa | $1,800 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Citizenship Counts | $1,500 | Voorhees, NJ, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| Greystone Bakery | $200 | Yonkers, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| New England Statistical Society | $5,000 | Storrs Manfld, CT, US | Chernoff Award | 2018 |
| Gingold Theatrical Group | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2018 |
| 1000 Friends Of Iowa | $17,352 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| American Society For Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| Attachment Parenting International | $500 | Bluff City, TN, US | Api Of Central Iowa | 2017 |
| B'nai Horin-children Of Freedom | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarships For Mitzvah Program | 2017 |
| Bronx Museum Of The Arts | $1,000 | Bronx, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| Civic Music Association | $73,633 | Des Moines, IA, US | Belin Quartet Expenses | 2017 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | $3,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Pantry System | 2017 |
| Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center | $1,800 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| Environmental Law And Policy Center Of The Midwest | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Iowa Activities | 2017 |
| Iowa Environmental Council | $6,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| Iowa Humane Rescue Alliance | $1,000 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| Iowa Interfaith Power And Light | $3,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| Iowa Rivers Revival | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| Irondale Productions Inc | $7,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Ensemble Project & Gala | 2017 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Des Moines | $6,000 | Waukee, IA, US | Iowa Jewish Historical Society | 2017 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society Inc | $5,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| New Jersey Scholars Program | $5,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| Operation Welcome Home Az | $1,000 | Gilbert, AZ, US | Az Wall Project | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Heartland Inc | $10,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| Pratt Institute | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Annual Fund | 2017 |
| The Nature Conservancy In Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| Whiterock Conservancy | $10,000 | Coon Rapids, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| Women Food And Agriculture Network | $1,000 | Ames, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Doula Program Training Materials | 2017 |
| Youth Emergency Services & Shelter Of Iowa | $1,800 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| Gateway Dance Theatre Inc | $4,750 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| Interfaith Alliance Of Iowa | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Endowment Campaign | 2017 |
| Iowa Stage Theatre Company | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2017 |
| 1000 Friends Of Iowa | $24,010 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| American Society For Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| Attachment Parenting International | $500 | Bluff City, TN, US | Api Of Central Iowa | 2016 |
| B'nai Horin-children Of Freedom | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarships For Mitzvah Program | 2016 |
| Civic Music Association | $67,414 | Des Moines, IA, US | Belin Quartet Expenses | 2016 |
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | $3,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | Food Pantry System | 2016 |
| Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center | $1,800 | Des Moines, IA, US | Capital Campaign Pledge | 2016 |
| Environmental Law And Policy Center Of The Midwest | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Iowa Activities | 2016 |
| Helen Keller International Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| Iowa Environmental Council | $6,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| Iowa Interfaith Power And Light | $3,600 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| Iowa Rivers Revival | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| Irondale Productions Inc | $8,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Ensemble Project & Gala | 2016 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Des Moines | $6,000 | Waukee, IA, US | Iowa Jewish Historical Society | 2016 |
| Jewish Outreach Institute Dba Big Tent Judaism | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society Inc | $4,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| New Jersey Scholars Program | $5,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Heartland Inc | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| Pratt Institute | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Repertory Theater Of Iowa | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| Salk Institute For Biological Sciences | $500 | La Jolla, CA, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| The Nature Conservancy In Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| Whiterock Conservancy | $5,000 | Coon Rapids, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| Windsor Heights Foundation | $7,000 | Windsor Heights, IA, US | Endowment Fund | 2016 |
| Women Food And Agriculture Network | $1,000 | Ames, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| Young Women's Resource Center | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Doula Program Training Materials | 2016 |
| Youth Emergency Services & Shelter Of Iowa | $1,800 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| Iowa Humane Rescue Alliance | $1,000 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | General Operating Budget | 2016 |
| Operation Welcome Home Az | $1,000 | Gilbert, AZ, US | Az Wall Project | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Iowa Foundation For Education as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 42-1333063 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 666 WALNUT ST STE 2000 Des Moines, IA 50309-3909 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Iowa Foundation For Education's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Laurie Belin |
|---|---|
| Vice-president | Dr Thomas Richard Belin |
| Director | Joy Elizabeth Belin |
| Secretary/treasurer | James M Belin |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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This comprehensive foundation profile for The Iowa Foundation For Education is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.