Cash Gifts:Invest in the Iowa Women's Foundation by providing outright support through a cash gift of currency, personal check, all credit cards and electronic debit through PayPal, or money order made payable to the Iowa Women's Foundation. Click the button below to donate through PayPal.

Pledges: Create an extended gift to the Foundation spread out over 1 year or more, payable monthly, quarterly, several or once per year. See information about the Visioneers' Circle below.

Visioneers' Circle: The Visioneers' Circle comprises individuals or groups who pledge to contribute at a particular giving level every year for the next three years in order to build the capacity of Iowa's only statewide women's foundation. Each gift will be allocated to meet the following priorities: capacity and growth needs (50%), current operating needs (45%), and endowment needs (5%).

Recognition Gifts: Pay tribute to a special person in your life, while also supporting the Iowa Women's Foundation, by making an honorary or memorial gift in an individual's name. Click the button below to make a Recognition Donation through PayPal. Be sure to specify the who we should recognize as well as the type of recognition (In Honor of... or In Memory of...) when prompted.

A Donor-Advised Fund: A donor-advised fund is like having your own private foundation, but with fewer tax and administrative burdens. Establishing a donor advised fund generally requires a minimum gift of at least $200,000 to the Iowa Women's Foundation. Once established, the donor can participate in the process of making grants to women's and girls' organizations throughout Iowa. Please contact the Foundation staff at 319.337.4222 or 888.488.4293, to discuss donor-advised funds.

Field of Interest Fund: With a minimum gift of $10,000, a donor may establish a field of interest fund which will serve a broad area of concern such as education, art, health, employment, or homelessness, which is consistent with the tax-exempt purposes of the IWF.

Matching Gifts: Multiply your contribution for the Iowa Women's Foundation through an employee matching-gift program. Check to see if your employer offers this opportunity.

An In-Kind Contribution: In the past, friends of IWF have contributed flower arrangements and food for our events, free artwork, and office supplies. Call our office at 319.337.4222 or 888.488.4293 (toll free) for a current list of in-kind needs.

Spread the Word: Let us know the names and addresses of people you think might benefit from learning more about the IWF. Invite the IWF to provide a speaker for your organization or event.

Planned Giving:

A planned gift is an arrangement that takes into consideration the effect the gift will have on the donor's income, assets, and tax liabilities. Most planned gifts to IWF will become part of the IWF Endowment Fund, helping to assure that the Foundation's grant-making capability continues to grow. Consult your financial advisor or attorney for further information about how planned gifts can be part of your comprehensive financial strategies.

Appreciated Securities: Create immediate income for the Iowa Women's Foundation and an immediate income-tax deduction for yourself by making a gift of marketable stocks, bonds, or mutual-fund shares.

Gift of Stock: IWF accepts gifts of publicly traded stocks, bonds, and mutual fund shares. Gifts of securities relieve the donor of capital gains taxes and the donor is allowed a tax deduction for the market value of the security at the time the contribution is made.

Insurance: Make the Foundation a beneficiary of stock or a life insurance policy-one you own that no longer serves its original purpose, one that names the Foundation a contingent beneficiary, or one you buy to specifically benefit the Foundation.

Life Income Arrangements (Trusts): IWF will work with donors to establish deferred giving arrangements that provide an income to the donor and /or a second beneficiary throughout your lives.

Charitable Lead Annuities and Unitrusts: IWF will work with donors wishing to transfer assets to their heirs, to establish a charitable lead trust.

Legacy Gifts/Bequests: Make a deferred gift in support of Iowa's women and girls by designating the Iowa Women's Foundation as the beneficiary of your will, trust, or life-insurance policy. Click here for more information about naming the IWF in your will.

For assistance in making a gift or a planned gift to the Iowa Women's Foundation, please contact the IWF office.

This information is not intended as legal, tax, or investment advice. Please consult an attorney, tax professional, or financial advisor for such advice.