Community improvement

Ahrens (Claude W. and Dolly) Foundation

We are a unique and innovative family foundation striving to help meet the needs of Grinnell and its neighboring communities through ongoing support and resources by maintaining and perpetuating an endowment.

Kruse Family Foundation

Giving primarily to Christian organizations; funding also for education and human services.

Gartner Family Foundation

To provide funding primarily to the arts, higher education, Protestant agencies and churches, youth development and youth services.

Krause (Kenneth R.) Charitable Foundation

Giving primarily for higher education and health.

Kluver (Henry) Foundation

Scholarships to individuals entering the medical field.

Knapp (John & Barbara) Charitable Foundation

Christian agencies & churches; Education; Human services; Performing arts, music; Youth development, services; Youth, services.

Filkins Family Foundation

To provide general/operating support to organizations primarily within the following fields of interest:  aging centers/services, environment, natural resources.

Vonderhaar Family Foundation, The

Giving primarily for education and human services.