Big Grove Brewery & GreenState Credit Union have partnered to brew A Greener State of Mind - a refreshing citrus-forward pale ale with a goal for a greener and cleaner Iowa.
Proceeds will benefit the Iowa Izaak Walton League, a nonprofit that was founded to conserve, restore, and promote the sustainable use and enjoyment of our natural resources.
GreenState Credit Union is Iowa’s largest financial institution and one of the top financial institutions in the country for returning profits to members in the form of better rates and lower fees. In addition to serving its members, GreenState exists to serve the local community as well. As they grow, so does their charitable giving.
For over 100 years, the Izaak Walton League of America has been a leader in preserving natural resources through focused conservation efforts.
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This year, the League celebrates the 100th anniversary of a major achievement—the establishment of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Stretching over 260 miles, this is the longest contiguous river refuge in the continental U.S., embodying the League’s lasting commitment to conservation.
The Izaak Walton League’s Iowa division, comprised of 39 active chapters, is poised to expand its citizen scientist programs, with the support of A Greener State of Mind. This funding will enable the League to purchase essential water testing kits for their "Save Our Streams" initiative, a unique and impactful nationwide program that trains volunteers to protect and monitor waterways. Unlike any other program of its kind, "Save Our Streams" empowers individuals from all walks of life to become trained volunteers who collect scientifically valid data on water quality. This data is instrumental in advocating for cleaner water with local officials and preserving a critical record of water conditions over time. With the support of A Greener State of Mind, the Iowa Izaak Walton League is taking significant steps to ensure the ongoing protection of waterways across the state, reinforcing their long-standing commitment to conservation.
2026 Grant Recipients
Table to Table
Table to Table bridges the gap between abundance and hunger. Our mission is to increase food equity and reduce environmental harm by collecting and redistributing surplus food through partners to people who can use it. We envision a more just and less wasteful food system where nutritious, desirable, and culturally meaningful food is accessible to all.
For more information, visit table2table.org
TRAIL of Johnson County
TRAIL of Johnson County is powered by volunteers to help older adults live and age with support, safety, and connection in the places they call home by providing tools and resources for active independent living.
For more information, visit trailofjohnsoncounty.org
Catherine McAuley Center
The Catherine McAuley Center, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a Place of Welcome where adult learners are welcomed to class, refugees and immigrants are welcomed to the community, and women experiencing homelessness and trauma are welcomed home. More than 500 individuals participate in education and support services at CMC each year.
For more information, visit cmc-cr.org
Matthew 25
Matthew 25, an independent, local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, began in 2006 to help strengthen and elevate neighborhoods on the west side of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Matthew 25 works to improve the health of people and neighborhoods by investing in quality affordable housing, healthy food, educational opportunities, and community building.
For more information, matthew-25.org
City Sprouts
Omaha City Sprouts is an urban farm, community garden and education center that teaches, practices, and grows sustainability. Through hands‐on learning, community gardens, and farm‐based programs, we equip people with the skills to grow food, steward the land, and build a more resilient Omaha.
For more information, visit omahasprouts.org
Youth Emergency Services
Youth Emergency Services (YES) is the only organization in Omaha with the sole missionof helping homeless and at-risk youth. YES provides critically needed resources and support to youth who are experiencing homelessness or near-homelessness. Through a variety of programs and services, YES empowers youth to become self-sufficient and confident, with the skills needed to transition successfully into adulthood.
For more information, visit yesomaha.org
Annie's Foundation
Annie’s Foundation began as a small group of moms responding to book removals in their kids’ schools. Our mission: To ensure that members of our community have unhindered access to books with characters and subjects that reflect the diversity and complexity of the world around them. Today, we are a nine-member board —including parents, community advocates, and a college student — working across Iowa to protect access to books and ideas. More than 22,000 free books have reached readers across Iowa — and we’re just getting started.
For more information, visit anniesfoundation.com
Holding Tiny Hands
Holding Tiny Hands Foundation supports NICU families by providing compassionate care, essential resources, and meaningful connections to community support. Through partnerships with local hospitals in Central Iowa, we empower parents tonavigate the NICU journey with strength, confidence, and hope.
For more information, visit holdingtinyhands.org