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Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
The Greater Des Moines Community Foundation is Central Iowa's premier philanthropic foundation. The Community Foundation works to meet its mission of improving the area's quality of life through thoughtful investment in community activities, programs, and projects. Underscoring all that we do is one thought - Philanthropy is Our Only Business.
Web Address
www.desmoinesfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @cfdesmoines
Web Address
www.desmoinesfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @cfdesmoines
Assets and Giving for Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
Assets
2018 - 463,969,238
2017 - 472,304,977
2016 - 384,847,153
2018 - 463,969,238
2017 - 472,304,977
2016 - 384,847,153
Domestic Grants
2018 - 36,441,564
2017 - 43,126,263
2018 - 36,441,564
2017 - 43,126,263
Recent News from Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Osceola County to present grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Osceola County, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
SIBLEY, Iowa — The Community Foundation of Osceola County (CFOC) is celebrating the 11th year of its philanthropic existence by announcing...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Osceola County, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
SIBLEY, Iowa — The Community Foundation of Osceola County (CFOC) is celebrating the 11th year of its philanthropic existence by announcing...more
Dallas County Foundation Grant Cycle Begins
Foundation: Dallas County Foundation, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
The Dallas County Foundation, an affiliate of Greater Des Moines Community Foundation was established in 2005 to foster private giving,...more
Foundation: Dallas County Foundation, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
The Dallas County Foundation, an affiliate of Greater Des Moines Community Foundation was established in 2005 to foster private giving,...more
Community Foundation wants to reward big ideas
Foundation: Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
The Greater Des Moines Community Foundation is revamping its Ignite Innovation Community Challenge, a competition that rewards nonprofits...more
Foundation: Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
The Greater Des Moines Community Foundation is revamping its Ignite Innovation Community Challenge, a competition that rewards nonprofits...more
Greater Des Moines Community Foundation president preps for 5 years to fill ...
Foundation: Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
Barry Griswell, the former CEO of Principal Financial Group, will add another former executive title to his resume when he retires next July as CEO of the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation....more
Foundation: Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
Barry Griswell, the former CEO of Principal Financial Group, will add another former executive title to his resume when he retires next July as CEO of the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation....more
Griswell to retire as CEO of Community Foundation
Foundation: Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
J. Barry Griswell will retire from his position as CEO of the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation effective July 1, the organization announced today. Griswell joined the foundation as president...more
Foundation: Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
J. Barry Griswell will retire from his position as CEO of the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation effective July 1, the organization announced today. Griswell joined the foundation as president...more
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