About Us

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines is a donor-driven public foundation whose purpose is to improve the quality of life in Greater Des Moines through philanthropy.

The Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life for all by connecting donors with their passions, fostering links between community organizations and convening local leaders to promote the common good. Increasing our community’s connectedness includes building trust, civility, volunteerism and encouraging informal socializing and civic engagement.  Making community connections builds on our remarkable tendency to reach out to one another and lend a hand to those in need…we’re simply better together.

Our Board of Directors is involved in all aspects of our community, and understands the importance of charitable activities. Our staff strives to provide quality service to the donors and organizations they work with.  
Community Foundation Video
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines celebrates its 40th anniversary and features its history, work with donors and nonprofits and community leadership.

1915 Grand Avenue ~ Des Moines, IA 50309 ~ PH 515.883.2626
Email: info@desmoinesfoundation.org ~ http://www.desmoinesfoundation.org
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