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6919 Vista Drive

West Des Moines, IA 50266

515-989-1188

www.iowacommunityfoundations.org

 

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