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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
Rooted in love and legacy
Rod and Joy Thorson’s commitment to giving back to their community. Rod and Joy Thorson’s story began unexpectedly—with Rod arriving in Iowa for what was supposed to be an eight-week project. “My project took over two years to resolve,” Rod recalled. “And in that time, I found that I liked Iowa.” During his extended stay, […]
Stories of Impact
Feeding hope across northeast Iowa
Northeast Iowa Food Bank & Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa are partners in fighting hunger. In Northeast Iowa, where nearly 40,000 individuals and 14,000 children face food insecurity, the Northeast Iowa Food Bank is working tirelessly to ensure no one goes hungry. “There are a lot of people in Northeast Iowa who don’t know where […]
Stories of Impact
Empowered to overcome and succeed
EPI helps people with disabilities thrive in their community. For Eric, living with Exceptional Persons, Inc. (EPI) means more than just having a place to stay—it means having a life filled with independence, support, and purpose. “Living in community means to me… I have like a lot of support, but I also have a lot […]
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
