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

Above & Beyond Cancer Inc. $1,000; Adair Chamber of Commerce, Adair, $10,000; Addam C. Medina Foundation, $5,358; Aiming for a cure, Iowa City, $10,000; Albia Area Improvement Association, $12,000; All Cultures Equal, Inc., Webster City, $5,000; Altoona Youth Soccer, $10,000; Alzheimer's Association $2,500; American Cancer Society $5,000; American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Iowa, $5,000.

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

Fred Hubbell (Chair)

Steve Lacy (Vice Chair)

Suku Radia (Secretary/Treasurer)

Grant sizes
$25
$100,000

Financials

Date of latest financial data
Jan 2016

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

Grant classification
Areas of interest
Counties