About

Our Vision

Communities where families love to live and businesses thrive

Our Mission

The mission of the Iowa West Foundation is to improve lives and strengthen communities for current and future generations. We do this by:

  • Catalyzing creativity and collaboration
  • Empowering partners for community success
  • Fostering leadership that reflects the community
  • Supporting people-focused outcomes

Who We Are

The Iowa West Foundation is made up of nine staff members, a 16-member volunteer board of directors comprised of community leaders from throughout Pottawattamie County, two ex-officios (a representative from the City Council and the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors), and 11 volunteer Advisory Committee members, who review grant applications.