Partnership Strengthens Leadership
Our Center is always seeking opportunities to collaborate with individuals, organizations, and networks that share our commitment to advancing leadership, governance, and capacity building in our nonprofit sector from river to river. Our recent partnerships include community foundations, professional associations, higher education institutions, and local and state government, reflecting the many ways we work to support creative solutions and respond to the unique needs of Iowa communities. Please reach out to us here with your ideas!
On September 30th, we're partnering with the ISBA to present two sessions on nonprofit law and attorneys as board members. You may learn more and register here!
Understanding the Impact of H.R. 1 on For-Purpose Sector
The recent passage of H.R. 1 or the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" will impact charities and philanthropies across the country--including those who support the nonprofit sector in Iowa. This includes a new "1% floor" (i.e., contributing at least 1% of taxable income) for charitable contributions from corporations to be tax deductible and a similar 0.5% floor on charitable contributions from individuals with itemized deductions. Also new is a permanent deduction for individuals who do not itemize capped at $1,000 beginning in 2026. To help you learn more, we're sharing this resource from the Council on Foundations with additional information and insights.
2025 Iowa Nonprofit Summit
Summit 2025 attracted over 200 nonprofit leaders from across Iowa and beyond!
We had an excellent pre-conference legislative panel featuring Senator Mike Bousselot, Senator Izaah JB Knox, and Representative Heather Matson--as well as a fabulous capitol tour and twilight "summit" to the dome. Our conference speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and summiteers were all outstanding! Very special thanks to National Council of Nonprofits President & CEO Diane Yentel and Independent Sector's President & CEO Dr. Akilah Watkins for contributing their expertise, insight, and energy to the charitable and philanthropic leadership of Iowa!
If you attended the conference, please complete our evaluation form as we begin preparations for Summit 2026!
*The LAWINRC is a proud Summit partner.
30,771
The number of nonprofit corporations in the state of Iowa.
Top ten
Iowa ranks in the top ten with 29.9% of Iowans volunteering.
25 Years
In 2025, the LAWINRC celebrates its 25th year of serving and supporting Iowa’s nonprofit sector.