Endow Iowa

Endow Iowa was created to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of this state through increased philanthropic activity by encouraging new investments to existing community foundations across Iowa.

The program includes two components: (1) tax credits to donors and (2) matching grants to community foundations or affiliates.

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Learn more about the potential for an additional 20% Endow Iowa Tax Credit.  more
Learn more about this incentive for community foundations to grow unrestricted endowment funds. more

Additional information can be found at the Iowa Department of Economic Development’s website at www.IowaLifeChanging.com/EndowIowa

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2008 Endow Iowa Grant Awards Announced

"Building Iowa's Communities Through Philanthropy: A Snapshot of the 2006-2007 County Endowment Fund Program

 

2007 Report to the Legislature and Governor on Endow Iowa and Cty Endowment Fund Programs

Report on the 2007 Endow Iowa and County Endowment Fund Programs.

Endow Iowa Grant Awards- 7.10.2007

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