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Community Foundations Celebrate the Impact of Endow Iowa Tax Credit

Feb 13, 2025

Since the inception of the Endow Iowa tax credit in 2004, Iowa community foundations have leveraged over $435 million in permanent endowment fund gifts to support Iowa communities, nonprofits and charitable causes. The contributions were made through more than 53,000 donations benefiting each of Iowa’s 99 counties.

Giving Back, Going Forward

Feb 5, 2025

Dr. Erin Netteland-Sandvig has spent most of her life in Iowa, a place she calls home. Guided by a shared belief in the importance of giving back, Dr. Netteland-Sandvig instilled in her family the value of supporting the community through time, talent and treasure. It was this passion for giving back that led her to the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.

GIVEdsm

We know you have a heart for giving, but with so many wonderful nonprofits in the area, staying up-to-date on the most pressing needs in our community can be a challenge. We want to make giving simple. That is why we have created GIVEdsm. GIVEdsm is an online resource that allows the opportunity to learn about the needs of our nonprofits and offer support to those that match your interests.

Connections that Count

"If you have the desire to make a difference but aren't sure how to make it happen, the Community Foundation is the perfect resource. They will take the time to understand the impact you want to achieve and set you up for success. Their research, scheduling of site visits and more has provided a personal approach to connecting with the causes we care about."

- Darcy Hathaway

Your Partner in Giving

"By partnering with the Community Foundation, we continue to learn. Whether attending an event to learn about new opportunities or participating in training for nonprofit volunteers so we can better serve the organizations we care about, the Community Foundation is more than a partner in giving; they are a partner in transforming Des Moines."

Better Together.Better Forever.