Mid-Iowa Health Foundation
Historical FunderDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 42-1235348 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$452K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$20.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MID-IOWA HEALTH FOUNDATION ADMINIST |
|---|---|
| Address | 3900 INGERSOLL AVE SUITE 104, DES MOINES IA 50312 |
| Phone | 5152776411 |
| Form and materials | MID-IOWA HEALTH FOUNDATION WANTS TO HEAR IDEAS FOR IMPROVING HEALTH AND SUPPORTING THRIVING COMMUNITIES THAT RELATE TO OUR GRANTMAKING PRIORITIES. BEFORE STARTING AN APPLICATION, PLEASE FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH OUR STRATEGIC APPROACH BY REVIEWING OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.MIDIOWAHEALTH.ORG AND CONTACT OUR STAFF TO DISCUSS YOUR IDEA. STAFF WILL PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO HELP YOU DECIDE IF YOUR IDEA IS A GOOD MATCH FOR THE HEALTHCONNECT INNOVATION GRANT AND IF COMPLETING AN APPLICATION IS RECOMMENDED. APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED QUARTERLY. APPLICATION PROCESS AND REQUIRED INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.GRANTINTERFACE.COM/HOME/LOGON?URLKEY=MIHF. |
| Deadlines | SEE THE WEBSITE FOR APPLICATION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | PROPOSALS ARE NOT CONSIDERED FOR: FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES, INDIVIDUALS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES, PROGRAMS SUPPORTING RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, GENERAL OPERATIONS OR SPECIAL CAMPS, CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGNS, DEBT REDUCTION, OR FUNDRAISING EVENTS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Religious Council | Des Moines, IA | Improving pathways for program access | $100,000 |
| Latinas Latinos Al Exito Inc | Des Moines, IA | Iowa latinx project | $60,000 |
| Iowa Public Health Association | Des Moines, IA | Small business owner fellowship | $58,000 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Iowa vital voices project | $30,000 |
| Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice | Des Moines, IA | Central iowa direct service and leadership development project | $26,000 |
| Community Youth Concepts | Des Moines, IA | Uvoice: youth philanthropy | $20,000 |
| Iowa Primary Care Association | Des Moines, IA | Improving health outcomes through integrated bh | $20,000 |
| Knock and Drop Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Community led system change | $20,000 |
| My City My Health | Johnston, IA | Prostate cancer in the black community | $20,000 |
| Unitypoint Health- Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Improving maternal mental health | $20,000 |
| Family Planning Council of Iowa | West Des Moines, IA | Improving iowa's state family planning program | $20,000 |
| Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (Dart) | Des Moines, IA | Pathways to opportunity: expanding workforce access | $20,000 |
| Camp Fire Heart of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Access to outdoors for all youth | $20,000 |
| My City My Health | Johnston, IA | My city my health des moines conference | $3,000 |
| Healthy Birth Day | Clive, IA | Maternal health symposium | $2,500 |
| Capital Crossroads | Des Moines, IA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Iowa Public Health Association | Des Moines, IA | 2025 ipha conference sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Harkin Institute | Des Moines, IA | Harkin on wellness symposium 2025 | $1,000 |
| Harkin Institute | Des Moines, IA | Harkin on wellness symposium 2025 | $1,000 |
| African American Museum of Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | Nolden gentry honor | $500 |
| Broadlawns Medical Center Foundation | Des Moines, IA | 2025 director designated grant - tammy gentry | $500 |
| Ellipsis Foundation | Johnston, IA | 2025 director designated grant - chris cook | $500 |
| Friends of Iowa Casa and Icfcrb | Des Moines, IA | 2025 director designated grant - sheldon ohringer | $500 |
| Healthy Birth Day | Clive, IA | 2025 director designated grant - joseph jones | $500 |
| Our Lady of the America's Catholic Church | Des Moines, IA | 2025 director designated grant - ana coppola | $500 |
| Urban Dreams | Des Moines, IA | Director designated - food pantry - izaah knox | $500 |
| Urban Dreams | Des Moines, IA | Director designated - food pantry - rob barron | $500 |
| One Iowa | Des Moines, IA | 2025 director designated daniel zinnel | $500 |
| Healthy Birth Day | Clive, IA | 2025 director designated - kelly grossman | $500 |
| By Degrees Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Director designated grant - buck olsen | $500 |
| Unitypoint Health- Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Director designated - addiction recovery fellowship partnership with broadlawns - ashley shafer | $500 |
| Orchard Place | Des Moines, IA | 2025 director designated grant - carrie clogg | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $452,000 | 32 |
| 2024 | $502,100 | 53 |
| 2023 | $384,202 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349103628
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1235348
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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