Our Impact
$140+ million
Variety has raised over $140 million for Iowa’s children since the first Telethon in 1975.
800+ traditional bikes
Over the last year, Variety has distributed over 800 bikes to underprivileged and at-risk children.
81 children’s nonprofits
Variety has awarded grant funding to 84 nonprofits that help children throughout Iowa.
Mission
Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa is dedicated to improving the lives of children who are at-risk, underprivileged, critically ill or living with special needs.
Key Services Provided
Variety connects people who care to programs that enable children to reach their full potential. Through grants and Variety vans, mobility equipment, inclusive playgrounds and the Compassion Fund, Variety strives to ensure all children in Iowa have the resources and support they need to live their best lives.
Key Audiences Served
Through inclusive programming efforts, Variety serves youth throughout the entire state of Iowa. Variety focuses on serving children who are at-risk, underprivileged, critically ill and living with special needs.
Ways to Give
Make a financial gift at varietyiowa.com/donate.
Include Variety in your charitable giving and estate planning.
Participate in workplace giving through payroll deduct and matching gifts.
Join us for one of Variety’s many fundraising events.
Check for current volunteer opportunities at varietyiowa.com/volunteer/.
What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?
Make a financial gift at varietyiowa.com/donate.
Include Variety in your charitable giving and estate planning.
Participate in workplace giving through payroll deduction and matching gifts.
Join us for one of Variety’s many fundraising events.
Check for current volunteer opportunities at varietyiowa.com/volunteer/.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Adams
Kathy Anderson
Lisa Baker
Doug Beech
Mike Brewington
Nick Callison
Kenny Chasten
Christina Cooper
Liz Cumpton
Heather Dayton
Kim Hegedus
Jessica Hupp
Aaron Jones
Dan Koster
Todd Lantz
Jenica Lensmeyer
Josh Loeffler
Abby McConnaughhay
Joe Milnes
Tom Nucaro
Gabe Olson
Jon Phillips
Ryan Roberts
Paige Roth
Courtney Schmidt
Gavin Scroggin
Joe Sheridan
Jenae Sikkink
Ross Taets
Jason Wegner
Nancy Wiles
Bret Wiltse