The University of Iowa

Art, Culture and Humanities

Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts, The

The Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit that memorializes Denison native Donna Reed's accomplishments and perpetuates her deep commitment to youth, education, and the performing arts. The foundation recognizes, encourages, and supports talented individuals who want to...

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Since 1987, The Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts has recognized merit and the pursuit of excellence with awards in honor of Iowa actress, Donna Reed. Backed by the generosity of her home community, membership, and past awardees nationwide, award recipients have followed Donna's footsteps in demonstrating their own talent, perseverance, and passion for the performing arts.

For information on the Iowa Merit Awards for Dramatic Performance and how to apply, see http://www.donnareed.org/html/festival/festival19/drf2019.php?drf_page=awards

Chesterman Family Foundation

The income earned on the Foundation's assets will be used as contributions to further serve educational, charitable, cultural and religious purposes; specifically given to qualifying public charities under section 501(c)(3).

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