More than $62.1 Million in Charitable Grants Distributed from Community Foundation Funds in 2023

More than $62.1 million was distributed to nonprofit organizations from charitable giving funds held at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines in 2023. Over 3,260 charities received support as fundholders responded to community needs and opportunities. Thanks to the generosity and support of Iowans, $79.2 million in gifts were made by donors to charitable giving funds to invest back into the community through continued growth, offering even greater support.  

"The Community Foundation provides personalized resources and expertise to maximize charitable giving, shaping strong communities and providing leadership to our nonprofit sector,” said Susan Fitzsimmons, board chair. “The success of the organization speaks to the generosity of those who call our communities home and the trust they place in the Community Foundation to catalyze transformational change.” 

2023 Achievements:

“Donors throughout Iowa continue to rise to the occasion with an invested vision in the future,” said Kristi Knous, president of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. “As we reflect on the achievements of 2023, we also look to the future. Our charitable sector plays a critical role in facing and addressing increasingly complex issues. A commitment to shared accountability, collaboration and philanthropy across all sectors will allow us to continue to rise to the challenge; furthering the communities we are proud to call home. We are Better Together!”