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Record Near $100 Million in Charitable Grants Distributed from Community Foundation Funds in 2025

Feb 12, 2026

Nearly $100 million in grants were distributed to nonprofit organizations in 2025 from charitable giving funds held at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, a nearly 20% increase over the previous year. More than 2,900 charities received support as fund holders responded to pressing needs and promising opportunities. Thanks to the generosity and support of Iowans, more than $105 million in new gifts were made by donors to charitable giving funds to ensure sustainable support for the causes they care about.

Community Foundation Grants $500,000 to Advance Community Priorities

Jan 22, 2026

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines recently supported local initiatives that help students prepare for college and careers and assist families with housing during financial emergencies.

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.