Grants & Funds - Information - Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation

Press Release - January 12, 2012
Giving gifts of grains through the community foundation can reduce taxes for area farmers.Grinnell, IA, January 12th : Farmers wanting to contribute to good causes through the Greater Poweshiek Community…

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Deb Collum-Calderwood

“Growing up in Grinnell was one of the most special times in my life. My school teachers, friends, coaches, family, neighbors, and employers were so supportive. They challenged and encouraged…

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Mary and Russ Schuchmann

A deep affection for Grinnell – a retirement relocation, not their home town - prompted Mary and Russ Schuchmann to set up an endowment for the Grinnell Historical Museum through…

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Grants & Funds

Community Fund Charter Members

Sarah Joan Baker Dr. Robert & Miriam Baumann Dr. Scott & Delphina Baumann Family Russell Behrens & Nicole Brua-Behrens Pete Brownell & Helen Redmond Mayor Gordon Canfield Tom & Lisa Cirks David & Diana Clay Gloria Clay Craig Cooper Brandon Davis George & Sue Drake Charles & Mari Duke Heidi…

Example Grants

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Funding Priorities

The Foundation has identified several broad categories in which needs are known to exist: education financial aid for students public libraries health care arts and culture public affairs and community development social services agriculture and natural resources The foundation's directors look for projects that: increase citizens' commitment to meet community…

Types of Funds

Unrestricted Funds The donor makes a gift and elects the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) to choose the most appropriate uses for the funds. Because community needs vary over time, unrestricted funds provide important flexibility to adapt to changing needs. Anyone can make an unrestricted gift. There are no size…