More about Iowa Shares

Iowa Shares is a coalition of 18 social change and environmental organizations. Members are addressing issues concerning women, youth and families, homelessness, disabilities, immigration, and the environment, while promoting social and economic justice, nonviolence, human rights, and animal welfare.

By addressing the root causes of problems, member organizations build better communities in Iowa and the world. Iowa Shares promotes a positive, progressive message that is empowering and inclusive of all people.

Cooperative fundraising through workplace giving is a low-cost, effective way to raise needed funds. It is easy for donors to give substantial gifts by utilizing payroll deduction. It offers more choices and increases the total amount given within the workplaces. It provides a major portion for many of the smaller organizations within Iowa Shares and augments special programs for other members.

Distribution of Funds

Donors can select specific Iowa Shares' organizations to support. All designations are honored. If contributions are not designated, all members share the total amount equally. Eighty-six percent of all contributions go directly to support the important work of worthy organizations.

Financial Integrity

For financial statements for Iowa Shares or for further information on member groups, feel free to contact Iowa Shares.