The Iowa College Foundation supports 23 independent colleges and universities in Iowa by providing them unrestricted gifts and student scholarships.

The Iowa College Foundation (ICF) was founded in 1952 as a non profit 501(c)(3) organization that supports independent higher education in the state of Iowa.

Gifts to ICF make a significant impact on our member colleges and universities and provide funds that support their highest priorities and provide student scholarships to help keep them affordable and to ensure a quality educational experience for their 30,000+ students.

Featured Donor Profiles

Some of ICF's donors making a difference in the lives of students

  • Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB) is a $1.427 billion, Full Service Bank and Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Since our founding in 1902, Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB) has been serving the banking needs of Iowans. LSB Financial Services, a subsidiary of Lincoln Savings Bank, extends these traditional banking capabilities to include Insurance, Investments, Trust, and more.

    https://www.mylsb.com/
    Years Donating: 38
    Partnership Level: Sponsor
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  • Fareway is a family-owned business, and a top 10 employer in Iowa, with over 11,000 employees in a five-state region.

    https://www.fareway.com/
    Years Donating: 2
    Partnership Level: Pacesetter
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  • When you choose Voya, you’re choosing to work with people who care about your needs and always put them first.

    https://www.voya.com/
    Years Donating: 65
    Partnership Level: Pacesetter
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  • Flexsteel in Dubuque has been designing and constructing beautiful and long-lasting furniture for over 75 years.

    http://www.flexsteel.com
    Years Donating: 70
    Partnership Level: Sponsor
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  • Established in Pella, Iowa in 1925, Pella Corporation continues to be a leader in technology and product innovation when it comes windows and doors.

    http://www.pella.com
    Years Donating: 70
    Partnership Level: Partner
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  • Established in 1904, Spahn & Rose continues to provide lumber and building materials to stores in Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin.

    http://www.spahnandrose.com
    Years Donating: 70
    Partnership Level: Leader
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  • Organized in 1938, GreenState has grown to be the largest credit union in Iowa by creating lasting value for our 195,000 members.

    https://www.greenstate.org/
    Years Donating: 4
    Partnership Level: Sponsor
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News & Announcements

ASIST Scholarships Available for Adult Students

Jan 18, 2024

EWI of Des Moines offers the Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Scholarship Program in the central Iowa area. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to adult students in a non-traditional or transitional educational situation. EWI believes that the ASIST Program will positively impact the personal life, employment, family and community of the applicant. Read More

2024 Iowa Farm Bureau Scholarships - Applications are Open!

Sep 30, 2023

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) and many of its 100 county Farm Bureaus offer a variety of scholarships at the state (IFBF) and local level to future college students. To apply for these scholarships, you only need to submit one application which will enter you for a chance to receive the state and local Farm Bureau scholarships available to you.

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