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Reynard honors her parents’ legacy by supporting conservation and health education 

Juanita Reynard, committed to carrying on her parents’ legacy and pursuing her own philanthropic passions, has been using a Donor Advised Fund for years to support health education and environmental […]

Nov 22nd, 2023   Philanthropy, Southwest Iowa

Nearly $400,000 granted to Southwest Iowa Community Projects

The Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa has announced nearly $400,000 to projects across nine counties. This collection of community foundations and boards serves to benefit nine communities in Southwest Iowa […]

Nov 20th, 2023   News, Nonprofits, Southwest Iowa

Applications now open for seven Southwest Iowa counties

The Foundations of Southwest Iowa are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted from organizations providing charitable services in seven counties. As part of this fall grant cycle, […]

Jul 15th, 2023   Grants, Philanthropy, Southwest Iowa

The state of childcare in Southwest Iowa

America’s childcare crisis has accelerated since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rising costs and worker shortages make it difficult for childcare providers to stay open. According to federal labor data, childcare employment […]

Jul 11th, 2023   Southwest Iowa, Stories

Amateur fishing takes off across Southwest Iowa

Now that we’ve reached the month of April, trees are sprouting green buds, weather is warming up, and lakes in Southwest Iowa are thawing out and ready for fishing. Over […]

Apr 18th, 2023   Southwest Iowa, Stories

Endow Iowa Tax Credit waitlist to be discontinued

On July 1, 2023, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) will discontinue wait lists for Endow Iowa Tax Credits. Community foundations will cease accepting applications until the IEDA reopens the […]

Apr 18th, 2023   Southwest Iowa

$140,936 Granted to Audubon County Community Projects

The Audubon County Community Foundation awarded $140,936 to Audubon County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Spring 2023 Grant Cycle. The following organizations are Spring 2023 Grant Recipients: Audubon […]

Apr 6th, 2023   Southwest Iowa

$140,906 Granted to Crawford County Community Projects

The Crawford County Community Foundation awarded $140,906 to Crawford County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Spring 2023 Grant Cycle. The following organizations are Spring 2023 Grant Recipients: Aspinwall […]

Apr 6th, 2023   Southwest Iowa

$140,935 Granted to Fremont County Community Projects

The Fremont County Community Foundation awarded $140,935 to Fremont County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Spring 2023 Grant Cycle. The following organizations are Spring 2023 Grant Recipients: City […]

Apr 6th, 2023   Southwest Iowa

$140,911 Granted to Harrison County Community Projects

The Harrison County Community Foundation awarded $140,911 to Harrison County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Spring 2023 Grant Cycle. The following organizations are Spring 2023 Grant Recipients: Building […]

Apr 6th, 2023   Southwest Iowa

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