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Community is at the Heart of All We Do
CFNEIA develops deep connections with our communities to create impacts leading to transformational change. We partner with nonprofit organizations, local leaders, changemakers, and generous individuals across our 20-county region, to address the ongoing needs of our entire region. By inviting diverse voices and perspectives to the table, we build vibrant, inclusive communities. Together.
Our Local Community Foundations
Our region encompasses 20-counties in Iowa. We collaborate with local community members to identify unique local needs and opportunities to create a regional impact.
Community Initiatives
CFNEIA is committed to building communities where everyone has an opportunity to thrive. Using an equity focus, we emphasize collaboration, convening, and community investment to be a catalyst for change in our initiative areas.
Learn MoreGrantmaking Impact
Strong nonprofits equal strong communities. We focus on six core grantmaking areas to guide grant decisions. This framework allows us to make impacts that meet the needs of our region and inspire generosity.
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Community Programs
CFNEIA leads programs connecting people to their community through education, collaboration, and grantmaking and partners with other organizations to develop community solutions and strengthen the nonprofit sector.
Learn MoreVolunteer With Us
With over 325 people making local decisions for the communities they love, volunteers are at the heart of our impact. We are always looking for community-minded people to join our mission.
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Read Our Impact Report
Learn more about the impact we’ve made together over the past year.
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Stories of Impact
CFNEIA Welcomes Derek Kimball as Director of Charitable Impact
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa is excited to welcome Derek Kimball to our staff as the Director of Charitable Impact. Derek will focus on connecting people to the causes […]
Stories of Impact
A legacy grown in community
Bob and Paige Wharram are lifelong Iowans. They were raised and lived a majority of their lives in Buchanan County. But as they looked to move off the family’s Century […]
Stories of Impact
Opportunity for all
One City United has a clear goal: to provide a pathway for all, regardless of their past, to thrive and succeed. The organization has been working to help end crisis, […]
Ackley County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$1 Million
Granted Since 2005
$39,074
GrantED Last Year
$1.13 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Benton County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$2.13
Granted Since 2005
$154,006
GrantED Last Year
$1.13 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Black Hawk County
At a Glance
$80 Million
Granted Since 2005
$4,233,208
GrantED Last Year
$83.6 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Bremer County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$4.2 Million
Granted Since 2005
$440,743
GrantED Last Year
$8.17 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Buchanan County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$3.8 Million
Granted Since 2005
$247,257
GrantED Last Year
$3.96 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Butler County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$2.17 Million
Granted Since 2005
$152,540
GrantED Last Year
$1 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$2.7 Million
Granted Since 2005
$295,168
GrantED Last Year
$6.24 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Chickasaw County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$2 Million
Granted Since 2005
$246,277
GrantED Last Year
$2.9 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Elma County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$184,540
Granted Since 2005
$22,847
GrantED Last Year
$625,144
Net Assets Year-End
Emmet County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$1.9 Million
Granted Since 2005
$149,750
GrantED Last Year
$1.12 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Fayette County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$3.77 Million
Granted Since 2005
$561,078
GrantED Last Year
$2.41 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Floyd County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$3.23 Million
Granted Since 2005
$322,862
GrantED Last Year
$8 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Franklin County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$1.95 Million
Granted Since 2005
$155,996
GrantED Last Year
$1.2 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Grundy County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$2.24 Million
Granted Since 2005
$185,182
GrantED Last Year
$2.77 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Howard County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$2.26 Million
Granted Since 2005
$170,992
GrantED Last Year
$2.05 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Iowa County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$2 Million
Granted Since 2005
$159,558
GrantED Last Year
$1.32 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Kossuth County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$3.85 Million
Granted Since 2005
$397,138
GrantED Last Year
$8.27 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Palo Alto County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$970,111
Granted Since 2005
31
GrantED Last Year
$84,125
Net Assets Year-End
Tama County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$970,111
Granted Since 2005
31
GrantED Last Year
$84,125
Net Assets Year-End
Winnebago County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$1.9 Million
Granted Since 2005
$147,145
GrantED Last Year
$1.11 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Winneshiek County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$5.6 Million
Granted Since 2005
$755,724
GrantED Last Year
$7.8 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Worth County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$274,778
Granted Since 2005
$5,014
GrantED Last Year
$307,733
