Iowa Community Foundations

Iowa Community Foundations are tax-exempt charitable organizations created by and for the people of our state’s diverse communities.  We are here to help Iowans make a positive, local impact by offering a variety of tools to help people achieve their charitable goals and do good work in their communities that lasts forever.

For good.  For Iowa.  For ever.

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Iowa Community Foundations provide each donor a unique giving experience, tailored to suite his or her situation and charitable goals. more
Community foundations have earned the trust of hundreds of professional advisors throughout Iowa. more
Community Foundations seek to be a responsive and proactive community partner that works strategically to address existing and emerging community issues. more
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"Building Iowa's Communities Through Philanthropy: A Snapshot of the 2008-2009 County Endowment Fund Program"

2009 Report to the Legislature and Governor on Endow Iowa and Cty Endowment Fund Programs

Report on the 2009 Endow Iowa and County Endowment Fund Programs.

Endowing Iowa. For good. For ever. (Publication)
The publication goes beyond the facts and figures and focuses on the power of endowment from the personal perspective.

IA Disasters 2008 Resources
Learn more about Iowa's philanthropic response to the recent natural disasters.

Iowa Commmunity Foundations_ You Should Know About Us!

Endow Iowa Tax Credit Information