Giving

One Gift, Statewide Impact

Every gift to ICF does more than support one student or one campus. It helps shape a brighter future for Iowa.

Unlike a gift to a single institution, a gift to ICF creates broad, statewide impact. Through collaboration, scholarship support, workforce development, and student success initiatives, ICF strengthens all of its member schools.

With one coordinated effort, ICF removes financial barriers, expands educational opportunity, and ensures the long-term vitality of Iowa’s private higher education sector. This delivers lasting benefits to students, communities, and the state’s economy.

Why ICF

The Power of Your Gift

Your gift creates opportunities that extend far beyond a single campus. Your gift expands educational access through scholarships, strengthen ICF’s member schools and develops Iowa’s workforce to create lasting impact across our state.

One Gift. Statewide Impact.

A gift to ICF supports students and independent colleges across Iowa through one coordinated statewide effort. Your investment expands educational access, strengthens communities, and supports the future workforce of Iowa.

100% of Donor Gifts Support Students & Colleges

Membership dues from ICF member institutions support the organization’s operations, allowing donor contributions to directly benefit scholarships, programs, and member colleges and universities.

Investing in Students

Every student deserves the opportunity to pursue a life-changing education, regardless of financial barriers. Through ICF scholarships, thousands of students gain access to a high-quality liberal arts education at ICF member schools.

Strengthening Communities

Iowa’s independent colleges contribute over $1.8 billion to the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of communities across the state. Supporting ICF is an investment in Iowa’s long-term future.

Preparing Students

ICF’s member colleges prepare students with the critical thinking, communication, leadership, and adaptability skills employers value most in today’s rapidly changing economy. Liberal arts education develops graduates prepared not only for careers, but for lifelong leadership and service.

Strong Outcomes

ICF’s member colleges produce strong graduation, employment, and graduate school placement outcomes through personalized education and close faculty mentorship. More than 70% of graduates remain in Iowa to live and work after graduation, strengthening communities across the state.