About The Miccio Foundation
Named for Dr. Ursula Delworth's first cat, Miccio (pronounced mee chee o), the Miccio Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation created for benevolent and educational purposes. It supports projects that address the well-being of animals in the State of Iowa, with primary focus on companion animals.
Since 2001 we have given more than $516,000 in grant monies. Funds can be used for, but are not limited to, such projects as humane education, start-up programs, medical care and equipment, spay/neuter programs, caging or adoption support. These projects should have an immediate, direct and measurable effect on improving animal welfare in the target community. Funding cycles occur twice annually, in May and November.
New, the Jean M. Walker Fund.
Funding decisions are made by the Miccio Board of Directors.
