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 40,000 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

Aureon in West Des Moines gives $500

Nov 30, 2020

Jack Kapustka, account manager of communications for Aureon in West Des Moines, gives $500 to the Iowa College Foundation to support independent higher education in Iowa. 

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IWU and SCC announce the creation of Southeast Iowa Higher Education Alliance

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 Read More

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