70 years of Here for Good
When we reflect on 2025, we see a year defined not only by challenges but by generosity, partnership, and forward momentum.
Across our 20-county region, nonprofit organizations are navigating federal cutbacks and growing demand for services. Yet even amid uncertainty, we see innovation, resilience, and deep commitment to community. Time and again, neighbors are stepping up for neighbors.
At the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, our mission remains our compass: to inspire people and connect resources to enrich our communities.
Read the Full MessageAcross our 20-county region, nonprofit organizations are navigating federal cutbacks and growing demand for services. Yet even amid uncertainty, we see innovation, resilience, and deep commitment to community. Time and again, neighbors are stepping up for neighbors.
At the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, our mission remains our compass: to inspire people and connect resources to enrich our communities.
$8.59 Million
Granted in 2025
$194.5 Million
In Total Assets (as of 12/31/25)
$10 Million
in new gifts in 2025
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View The full reportDonor Stories
Built on Trust
Pat Monat learned early that what you earn matters, but what you do with it matters more.
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Partners in Successful Financial Futures
Veridian Credit Union is rooted in the belief that financial success should be within reach for everyone.
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Much is Given
In a Kossuth County cornfield during World War II, a six-year-old Don Tietz was helping his father pull burrs when his father stopped and shared words that would shape his life.
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For the Community They Loved
Dorothy Brecunier lived through more than a century of change. When she died in June 2025 at the age of 104, she left behind a life defined by family, service, and a deep connection to the Cedar Valley.
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Opportunity & Access
Health & Safety
Standing with Survivors
Riverview Center is helping individuals heal to create stability and strength for people and communities.
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Answering the Call, Together
In small communities like Waucoma and Protivin, community safety depends on neighbors willing to serve and communities that stand with them.
Read MoreVibrant Communities
The Gates Are Open
In Bremer County, a new fairgrounds is built on a legacy of a county’s pride and a belief in the next generation.
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A Space Where Community Comes Alive
The Waterloo Center for the Arts is sustaining arts and culture to inspire expression, expand opportunity, and strengthen communities.
Read MoreYouth Empowerment
By the Numbers
Grant Overview
$8,594,765
in grants distributed
1,564
grants made
Grants Awarded by Type*
*Grant reporting reflects CFNEIA's former grant focus areas still in use in 2025. Impact priority categories were introduced in October 2025, and full use and corresponding reporting has been implemented for 2026.
