We honor family traditions in philanthropic giving and exist to provide the resources and expertise necessary to fully assist families to embrace giving. We help families use philanthropy to enhance family unity and communication; help teach the next generation the art of giving; and leverage each family's charitable gifts to provide long-term resources for our communities' most pressing needs.
The Community Foundation assists donors and their families through the following services:
Identifying and assessing potential grantees and assist with due diligence;
Making grant recommendations and preparing appropriate paperwork;
Monitoring and evaluating grantmaking programs;
Developing grant guidelines; and,
Providing donor education opportunities.
Facilitating family meetings to identify family goals
1915 Grand Avenue ~ Des Moines, IA 50309 ~ PH 515.883.2626 Email: info@desmoinesfoundation.org ~ http://www.desmoinesfoundation.org Confirmed in Compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations
