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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.
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Recent News from Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
Dallas County Foundation 2019 grant cycle begins
Foundation: Dallas County Foundation, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
The 2019 Dallas County Foundation Grant information is now online at www.dallascountyfoundation.org. The Overview Instructions, Grant...more
Foundation: Dallas County Foundation, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
The 2019 Dallas County Foundation Grant information is now online at www.dallascountyfoundation.org. The Overview Instructions, Grant...more
Cherokee Police Department receives grant from Legacy Foundation
Foundation: Cherokee County Legacy Foundation, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation, Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation
The Cherokee Police Department is the recipient of three AED devices for each of the patrol cars. Funds for the AED in the amount of $3,000...more
Foundation: Cherokee County Legacy Foundation, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation, Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation
The Cherokee Police Department is the recipient of three AED devices for each of the patrol cars. Funds for the AED in the amount of $3,000...more
Cherokee Police Department receives grant from Legacy Foundation
Foundation: Cherokee County Legacy Foundation, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation, Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation
Each year the foundation makes grant awards to worthwhile projects ... Human Services, Recreation & Environment, and Youth Development. It...more
Foundation: Cherokee County Legacy Foundation, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation, Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation
Each year the foundation makes grant awards to worthwhile projects ... Human Services, Recreation & Environment, and Youth Development. It...more
Johnny Danos, Des Moines philanthropist and businessman, dies at 78
Foundation: Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
Danos was a managing partner at KPMG's Des Moines office in the 1980s and '90s, but he might best be known for the work he did in retirement. As a board member and later as president, Danos helped...more
Foundation: Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
Danos was a managing partner at KPMG's Des Moines office in the 1980s and '90s, but he might best be known for the work he did in retirement. As a board member and later as president, Danos helped...more
2018 Dallas County Foundation grant cycle begins
Foundation: Dallas County Foundation, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
The Dallas County Foundation 2018 grant application materials will be available on Dec. 1, 2017. They can be found at www.dallascountyfoundation.org. DCF will fund grants requests that impact the...more
Foundation: Dallas County Foundation, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
The Dallas County Foundation 2018 grant application materials will be available on Dec. 1, 2017. They can be found at www.dallascountyfoundation.org. DCF will fund grants requests that impact the...more
80/35 marries culture and commerce
Foundation: Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
... a co-organizer of the festival, and a UI graduate, said the festival began with a $150,000 grant from the Greater Des Moines Community...more
Foundation: Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
... a co-organizer of the festival, and a UI graduate, said the festival began with a $150,000 grant from the Greater Des Moines Community...more
Dallas County Foundation announces $133000 in grants
Foundation: Dallas County Foundation, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
The Dallas County Foundation (DCF), in conjunction with the Grow Greene County Gaming Corp. (GGCGC), announced Thursday its grant...more
Foundation: Dallas County Foundation, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
The Dallas County Foundation (DCF), in conjunction with the Grow Greene County Gaming Corp. (GGCGC), announced Thursday its grant...more
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
