Community improvement

Gannett Foundation

Most of Gannett's community grants target grassroots organizations in the areas of social/human services, health and mental health, benefiting the most disadvantaged people in our communities.

Hall-Perrine Foundation, Inc., The

The foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in Linn County, IA by responding to changing social, economic, and cultural needs.

Feiges (David & Beverly) Foundation

To primarily provide support to Jewish agencies and temples.

Glazer (Susan J.) Foundation

Giving primarily for education and children's services.

Luick (Chester P.) Memorial Trust

Giving for education, recreation, and public affairs.

MidAmerican Energy Foundation

The foundation supports various charitable organizations as well as public and private colleges and universities.

Aegon Transamerica Foundation

Grant dollars go to nonprofit organizations in the following categories: arts and culture; civic and community; education and financial literacy; health and wellness; human services; United Way.

HNI Charitable Foundation

The foundation supports organizations involved with cultural and ethnic awareness, education, health, human services, and community development.

Mehl (Herbert W.) Charitable Trust

Fields of Interest include: Children, services Education Hospitals (general) Human services

Glenn (Clarence P.) Foundation Trust

Support only for Seton Catholic School, Ottumwa, Iowa.

Junior League of Des Moines

Founded in 1926, the Junior League of Des Moines is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.