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Special Olympics Iowa Endowment Fund

At a Glance
- Serves 12,000+ athletes & Unified Sports partners
- Athletes represent all 99 counties
- More than 15,000 volunteers statewide
About Us
Through Special Olympics sports training and competition, children and adults with intellectual disabilities reach their full potential and experience inclusion in their communities every day.

Mission
The mission of Special Olympics Iowa is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities by giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness,
Basic Information
Phone
515-986-5520Address
551 SE Dovetail Road PO Box 620 Grimes, IA 50111Director
Stuart Steffy
Director Email
ssteffy@soiowa.orgSuccess Story

Special Olympics Iowa is a statewide movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports. Using sports as the catalyst, and including programming on health and education, Special Olympics is fighting inactivity, injustice and intolerance. As a result, people with intellectual disabilities become accepted and valued members of their communities, which leads to a more respectful and inclusive society for all. For people with intellectual disabilities, the benefits of Special Olympics include: Improved physical fitness and motor skills Greater self-confidence A more positive self-image Lifelong friendships Special Olympics athletes carry these benefits into their daily lives at home, in the classroom, on the job and in the community. For athletes, Special Olympics provides a gateway to empowerment, competence, acceptance and joy.
Fund Details
Fund Name
Special Olympics Iowa Endowment Fund
Year Founded
2015
Type of Fund
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Special Olympics Iowa Endowment Fund