505 5th Avenue, Suite 310

Des moines, IA 50309

(515) 243-4660

www.varietyiowa.com

 

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