Board members include: chairman, Bob Young representing North Tama County Community School, vice-chairman, Carri Holst representing the Traer City Council, Jon Panfil representing Farmers Savings Bank & Trust, Chad Taylor representing the Kubik-Finch American Legion Post of Traer and Wendy Barnes, representing the Traer Chamber of Commerce.

Application forms may be picked up at the Farmers Savings Bank & Trust or from Foundation board members.

Recipients of last year’s grants from the Foundation are reminded that before any further grant applications will be considered, documentation must be provided to the Foundation Board, on how past grants were used.

One hundred percent of your tax-deductible contribution is used for the betterment of the Traer community.

There are many ways to donate a tax exempt gift including:

Cash or check payable to the Traer Community Foundation in care of Farmers Savings Bank & Trust, PO Box 435, Traer, IA 50675.

Appreciated securities, which carry two benefits cash gifts do not. The annual life insurance premiums are tax-deductible.

Specific or contingent bequests in your will.

Charitable remainder trusts, which let you enjoy income from the gift during your lifetime.

The gift can be made publicly or anonymously and the contributor may designate how the gift can be spent.

Your tax-deductible contribution to the Traer Community Foundation can be made by contacting Farmers Savings Bank & Trust at 319-478-2148.