Iowa Citizen Action Network Education Foundation (ICAN EF) is an educational and philanthropic partner organization of the left-of-center Iowa Citizen Action Network that advocates for changes to public policy. ^[1] ICAN EF states it has “united Iowa’s progressives” for “progressive change,” which includes support for maintaining Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. ^[2]

Activities

Iowa Citizen Action Network Education Foundation provides organizational, research, and educational materials, networks, and training. ^[3] These resources are provided to its partner organization, Iowa Citizen Action Network, as well as its coalition partners and affiliates, to facilitate issue campaigns. ^[4]

ICAN EF engages in voter contact efforts to assess public policy priorities and provide informational materials. ^[5] ICAN EF works with other organizations to build voter coalitions and to inform voters of present public policies. ^[6]

Associated Organizations

The Iowa Citizen Action Network Education Foundation is managed by the Iowa Citizen Action Network, an affiliated social welfare group based out of Coralville, Iowa. ^[7]

People

Sue Dinsdale is the executive director for the Iowa Citizen Action Network Education Foundation. ^[8] She is also the executive director for the Iowa Citizen Action Network. ^[9]

Gayle Warner is the bookkeeper for ICAN EF. ^[10] He is also the bookkeeper and business manager for ICAN. ^[11]