Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, The

EIN: 42-6139033

Grant Information

Purpose/Mission

The foundation improves the quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues. The organization initiates programs, coordinates resources, and supports organizations that enhance education, community betterment, arts and culture, health, and human services.

Sample grants

Monroe County Iowa Community Foundation, $10,000; Elllipsis Foundation, Johnston, IA, $5800; Everystep Foundation, Des Moines, $15,000; Iowa State University Foundation, $30,000; Centre for Arts & Artists, Newton, IA, $10,000; Marshalltown Education Partnership, Inc., $13,724; Youth and Shelter Services Foundation, Ames, $10,000; City of Stratford, Stratford, IA, $12,000; Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, $10,000; Jade Foundation, Jewell, IA, $12,000; Boone County Prevention and Community Services, $5500; Winterset Art Center, $5844; Twin Forks Trap and Skeet Club, Arnolds Park, IA, $10,642; Batavia Volunteer Fire Dept., Batavia, IA, $7000. 

Application info

The Community Foundation has two competitive grant programs made possible by contributions to the Better Together Fund. Information for grant seekers is at Grants for Nonprofit Organizations.

Trustees

Franklin Codel (Chair)

Susan Fitzsimmons (Vice Chair)

Gerry Neugent (Secretary)

Steve Lacy (Treasurer)

Kristine Knous (President)

Grant sizes
$25
$100,000

Financials

Date of latest financial data
Dec 2023

Contact

Contact name
Kristi Knous
Contact title
President
Phone
(515) 883-2626
Fax
(515) 883-2630
Email
info@desmoinesfoundation.org
Address

1915 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States