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Iowa West Foundation

Council Bluffs, Iowa  ·  EIN 421391990  ·  Private foundation

Iowa West Foundation is a Iowa-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $12.0M in annual giving against $471.8M in assets. This page documents the 479 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Iowa West Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$12.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$471.8M
Total assets
479
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Iowa West Foundation funds

Iowa West Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, community improvement, domestic violence, early childhood education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCommunity ImprovementDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, homeless population, low-income communities, men boys.

childrenfamilieshispanic communitieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesmen boysrural communitiesolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Iowa West Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
City of Council Bluffs and Sinc
IOWA RIVERFRONT PHASE 4
Council Bluffs, IA$3.2M2024
City of Council Bluffs
WEST BROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION PHASE IV
Council Bluffs, IA$2.7M2020
City of Council Bluffs
RIVER'S EDGE GATEWAY
Council Bluffs, IA$2.4M2024
Green Hills Area Education Agency
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY PRESCHOOL
Council Bluffs, IA$1.4M2024
Southwest Iowa Nonprofit for Collective Impact
RIVERFRONT REVITALIZATION
Omaha, NE$1.2M2023
Iowa Western Community College Foundation
POTTAWATTAMIE PROMISE 2018-2019
Council Bluffs, IA$1.2M2020
Southwest Iowa Nonprofit for Collective Impact
RIVERFRONT REVITALIZATION
Omaha, NE$1.1M2022
Council Bluffs Community School District
EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Council Bluffs, IA$1.0M2023
City of Council Bluffs
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Council Bluffs, IA$1.0M2023
Iowa West Foundation Initiative
MULTI-AGENCY CAMPUS BUILDING
Council Bluffs, IA$1.0M2023
712 Initiative
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION FUND - WORTH & 100 WB
Council Bluffs, IA$1.0M2022
Iowa West Foundation Initiative
MULTI-AGENCY CAMPUS BUILDING
Council Bluffs, IA$1.0M2024
Green Hills Area Education Agency
MULTI-YEAR FUNDING 2022
Council Bluffs, IA$996K2023
Iowa West Foundation Initiative
CITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFS STREETSCAPE CONSTRUCTION AND PUBLIC ART
Council Bluffs, IA$985K2020
Green Hills Area Education Agency
MULTI-YEAR FUNDING 2021
Council Bluffs, IA$970K2022

Iowa West Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$12.0M
2022$16.5M
2023$16.7M
2024$15.9M

How to apply for funding from Iowa West Foundation

From Iowa West Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“HTTPS://WWW.IOWAWESTFOUNDATION.ORG/GRANTMAKING/APPLICATION-PROCESS/”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at iowawestfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Iowa West Foundation

Does Iowa West Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Iowa West Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Iowa West Foundation fund?
Iowa West Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include City of Council Bluffs and Sinc, City of Council Bluffs, City of Council Bluffs. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Iowa West Foundation give in grants?
Iowa West Foundation reported $12.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $61.0M over 479 grants.
Where is Iowa West Foundation located?
Iowa West Foundation is based in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 421391990.
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About this profile. This page is built from Iowa West Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Iowa West Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.