Our Impact
$126M
In grants distributed in 2024
8,994
Funds for nonprofits and charitable causes held at Iowa community foundations.
120
Community foundations representing every county in Iowa.
Mission
The Iowa Community Foundations Initiative supports the network of community foundations and affiliate community foundations across the state.
Key Services Provided
Connect donors to causes they care about.
Provide grants to nonprofit organizations.
Grow endowment funds for long-term, sustainable funding to support charitable organizations and causes.
Lead community initiatives for social good.
Share local expertise about community needs and opportunities that shape the community.
Key Audiences Served
Individual donors, families, businesses, professional advisers and nonprofits. The Iowa Community Foundations Initiative is a core program of the Iowa Council of Foundations and is sponsored in part by the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
Ways to give
Find your local community foundation at www.IowaCommunityFoundations.org
Volunteer with your local community foundation
Donate money to your local community foundation’s established funds for the places and causes you care about
Establish a fund at your community foundation; you may be eligible for the 25% Endow Iowa tax credit
Work with your community foundation to donate gifts of grain, real estate, or other complex gifts
What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?
Find your local community foundation at www.iowacommunityfoundations.org.
Volunteer with your local community foundation.
Donate money to your local community foundation’s established funds for the places and causes you care about.
Establish a fund at your community foundation; you may be eligible for the 25% Endow Iowa tax credit.
Work with your community foundation to donate gifts of grain, real estate or other complex gifts