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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
For the Community They Loved
A century of life becomes a lasting legacy for Black Hawk County. Dorothy Brecunier lived through more than a century of change. When she died in June 2025 at the […]
Stories of Impact
Access to Justice is Access to Opportunity
Removing legal barriers to strengthen families, workforce participation, and rural communities For many Iowans, the most important legal challenges they face don’t happen in criminal courtrooms. They happen quietly, when […]
Stories of Impact
Belonging Makes More Possible
Expanding opportunity and access for refugee and immigrant youth in the Cedar Valley In middle school, Joana Lwin often served as a bridge between her parents and their new community, […]
Ackley County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$138,624
Granted Since 2005
$40,770
GrantED Last Year
$1.29 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Benton County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$2.29 Million
Granted Since 2005
$160,427
GrantED Last Year
$1.4 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Black Hawk County
At a Glance
$83 Million
Granted Since 2005
$2,977,723
GrantED Last Year
$96.23 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Bremer County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$4.63 Million
Granted Since 2005
$429,339
GrantED Last Year
$9.34 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Buchanan County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$4.1 Million
Granted Since 2005
$293,452
GrantED Last Year
$5.57 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Butler County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$2.37 Million
Granted Since 2005
$197,080
GrantED Last Year
$1.5 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$3 Million
Granted Since 2005
$301,839
GrantED Last Year
$7.1 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Chickasaw County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$2.2 Million
Granted Since 2005
$204,012
GrantED Last Year
$3.52 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
$2.08 Million
Granted Since 2005
$182,981
GrantED Last Year
$1.24 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Fayette County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$4.72 Million
Granted Since 2005
$949,103
GrantED Last Year
$2.87 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Floyd County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$3.54 Million
Granted Since 2005
$306,756
GrantED Last Year
$9.1 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Franklin County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$2.1 Million
Granted Since 2005
$159,207
GrantED Last Year
$1.36 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Grundy County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$2.42 Million
Granted Since 2005
$178,472
GrantED Last Year
$3.15 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Howard County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$2.43 Million
Granted Since 2005
$173,228
GrantED Last Year
$2.36 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Iowa County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$2.15 Million
Granted Since 2005
$159,922
GrantED Last Year
$1.49 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Kossuth County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$4.29 Million
Granted Since 2005
$441,482
GrantED Last Year
$9.99 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
$2.04 Million
Granted Since 2005
$147,618
GrantED Last Year
$1.26 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Winneshiek County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$5.95 Million
Granted Since 2005
$350,038
GrantED Last Year
$10.48 Million
Net Assets Year-End
Worth County Community Foundation
At a Glance
$274,778
Granted Since 2005
$5,014
GrantED Last Year
$307,733
