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Community Foundation for Western Iowa
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About Community Foundation for Western Iowa
The Community Foundation for Western Iowa is dedicated to creating a lasting legacy in our region by engaging our citizens and commu
Focus Areas
community grantsscholarshipscommunity developmentmental healthwomen's issues / women's fundemergency relief
Who They Fund
youth and adolescentslocal communities / community-based organizationsclients of social and human services (low-income individuals and families)arts organizations and artistsstudents / learnersanimals and environmental beneficiaries
About Community Foundation for Western Iowa
The Community Foundation for Western Iowa’s grantmaking is shaped by large local commitments to youth and community institutions. Its biggest recent grant was $3,033,500 to the Council Bluffs School Foundation for Youth Grants, followed by seven-figure awards to the Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands, Micah House Corporation, and the Council Bluffs School District for youth support and youth grants. That pattern shows a funder willing to make unusually large bets on education and youth-serving organizations in its region. The foundation also backs community betterment and human services with sizeable awards, including support for the Southwest Iowa Nonprofit for Collective Impact and the Charles E Lakin Human Services Campus. Arts and culture appear in the mix as well, alongside disaster relief, health-related services, and support for local school districts. The grant list suggests a portfolio that combines major institutional grants with smaller awards to community nonprofits, all within a local Western Iowa frame. Several grants also point to a close relationship with Council Bluffs and nearby communities, where schools, service providers, and cultural organizations receive repeated support. The foundation’s work is anchored in named community funds and program areas that serve Western Iowa residents across education, family services, and civic life.
What Community Foundation for Western Iowa Funds
Youth support is a central theme. In 2024, the foundation awarded $1,012,145 to Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands for Youth Support Grants, and in 2025 it gave $360,000 to Iowa State University Foundation for Youth Support Grants. It also funded the Council Bluffs School District twice in the recent list, including a $315,000 Youth Grants award in 2025. Community betterment shows up through both local and regional partners. The foundation gave $1,000,000 to Southwest Iowa Nonprofit for Collective Impact for Community Betterment in 2025, and $100,000 to Revitalization Association of Weeping Water Nebraska for the same category. Another community-focused grant went to Woodbine Community Foundation for Community Betterment in 2023. Human services are another recurring area. Recent awards include $600,000 to Charles E Lakin Human Services Campus and $125,562 to New Visions Homeless Services, both in Council Bluffs. Arts and culture is also present, with $193,150 to Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment for Arts & Culture in 2025.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.5M
Total Assets
$83.3M
Total Revenue
$40.7M
Total Expenses
$5.7M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $51K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$51K
Geographic Reach
Local3 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
HENRY MCKINLEY
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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