Iowa Health Care Association Foundation
The Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) Foundation is the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of the Iowa Health Care Association, supporting workforce development for long-term care in Iowa through scholarships, career education, and donor-funded programs. The foundation page on the official IHCA site describes scholarship opportunities for long-term care employees, high school students, veterans and rural residents and provides contact information and donation links.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Iowa-based long-term care providers, senior care facilities, or nonprofit programs focused on workforce development and scholarships for long-term care workers or students.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Iowa or serves Iowa residents.
- • Workforce development, scholarships, or COVID‑19 assistance for long‑term care is the primary purpose.
- • Request size matches common awards (frequently $5K–$25K; some $25K–$50K; occasional larger grants).
- • Organization can engage in recurring relationship and reporting (many recipients are repeat grantees).
Geography
All observed grants in the available years were made to recipients in Iowa, so the footprint is geographically narrow and state‑focused.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a large number of independent recipients in the latest year (197 distinct organizations and 287 grants), with relatively low dollar concentration at the top, indicating a broad recipient set despite the in‑state focus.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows turnover and entry by new organizations (56 new recipients in the latest year) and many distinct grantees across multiple years; combined with a public website and named contact, this suggests unfamiliar applicants have a plausible path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
