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.
Some of ICF's donors making a difference in the lives of students
Nov 29, 2020
Iowa Wesleyan University and Southeastern Community College have voted to approve the creation of the Southeast Iowa Higher Education Alliance (SIHEA). This educational model between private and public institutio
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Nov 29, 2020

Drake University has again been awarded the prestigious Center of Actuarial Excellence designation by the Society of Actuaries, signifying that its School of Actuarial Science & Risk Management is among a small number of programs acc Read More
Nov 26, 2020

Grinnell College announced that it will eliminate student loans in students’ financial aid packages as part of a “no-loan initiative” endorsed by the college’s board of trustees. In a press release, the college said the change is a response to the finan Read More
Oct 30, 2020
Simpson College in Indianola announced the conclusion of its comprehensive fundraising campaign, “Imagine the Impact." The campaign, which surpassed $30.6 million in total giving, has positioned the college to m
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