The Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County held its 2025 grant awards celebration at the Joice Community Center on January 22, announcing the distribution of $62,878 to 12 projects of organizations serving Worth County through its 2025 grant cycle. 

“The Jaspers family’s generosity and legacy live on through this fund and the impacts it is creating by supporting nonprofits working to make a difference in Worth County communities,” said Terry Gaumer, charitable advisor with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa. 

Grant recipient organization, project the grant will fund, and grant amount is listed below by funding area. 

Community Betterment 

• Bolan Schoolhouse & Cultural Center – Train Mural - $1,460 

• City of Fertile – Garden Club, Christmas Decorations - $1,142 

• City of Joice – City Signs - $2,000 

• Worth County Historical Society – Jefferson Highway Heritage Byway Advertising - $2,500 

Education & Youth Development 

• Fellowship for United Northwood-Kensett – N-K Early Out After School Program - $6,291 

• North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom – Bringing Farm to the Classroom in Worth County - $6,410 

• Northwood-Kensett Community School District – Hall of Fame Digital Kiosk Enclosure - $8,300 

• United Way of North Central Iowa – Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Worth County - $2,000 
   

Health 

• Lutheran Retirement Home – New Windows for Resident Rooms - $23,276 

 
Human Service 

• Families Helping Families of Iowa – Support for Foster Children in Worth County - $2,000 

• Food Bank of Iowa – Offsetting USDA Food Assistance Losses in Worth County - $5,000 

• Iowa Legal Aid – Legal Aid for Stability in Worth County - $2,500 

The establishment of the Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa was made possible by the Jaspers Family. Maynard and Marjory Jaspers were long-time successful business owners in Worth County. They had three sons with no heirs. At his death, Donald Jaspers donated the proceeds from the combined estates of the Jaspers Family to provide charitable support for Worth County. These grants would not be possible without the family’s generosity and vision for a stronger Worth County.  

Grants from the Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government entities in Worth County. Grant selections are made in an effort to create a better quality of life for people in Worth County. The Worth County Community Foundation committee, consisting of local volunteers, reviews the applications from charitable organizations serving their community. More information about this grant opportunity can be found at www.cfneia.org/jaspersfamilyfoundation.