Community Improvement

First Citizens National Bank Charitable Foundation, Inc.

The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, human services, and low-to-moderate income individuals. Support is given primarily in areas of company operations.

Krumm (Daniel J. & Ann L.) Charitable Trust

Giving primarily for Lutheran social services and to a camp; funding also for the arts.

Shelter Insurance Foundation

The foundation supports science museums and organizations involved with performing arts, health, recreation, and human services and awards college scholarships to high school seniors.

Krause Gentle Foundation

Giving for Catholic schools, churches and organizations; giving also for youth services and programs and for higher education.

Guernsey (Max & Helen) Charitable Foundation

The foundation's mission is to work in partnership with others to improve the vitality of the community, addressing issues important now and in the future.

Younker (Rachel) Foundation Trust

Support only for the Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines.

Stewart (Nellie C.) Charitable Foundation

Support only for Delta Kappa Gamma, Johnston, and Iowa Lutheran Health Services, and Wesley Acres Good Samaritan Fund, Des Moines, Iowa.

Elwell (Denny & Candy) Foundation

To provide grants to pre-selected organizations primarily for higher education. Fields of interest include Christian agencies & churches; higher education; college.

Jepsen Trust

Giving to programs to benefit the youth of Holstein, IA.

Harker Foundation

Preservation of historic landmarks.

Emmert Christian Foundation, Inc.

To give to religion through pre-selected Christian churches and agencies.