Green Scene’s History & Impact
Green Scene was founded in 1976 as a 100% volunteer powered nonprofit group in response to the community’s tree loss from Dutch elm disease. The organization has contributed nearly $1 million to Black Hawk County for tree plantings, with the income raised from an annual plant sale. In recent years, Green Scene has given grants to replace ash trees damaged by the emerald ash borer. Green Scene has provided grants to nine cities in Black Hawk County with funds for street tree plantings and to nonprofit organizations for tree plantings. In addition, every school in the county was offered a tree for planting on Arbor Day. The group received the Governor’s Award and recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation. Green Scene leaves a legacy of tree planting in Black Hawk County, and its endowment ensures funds remain available to plant trees into the future.
Your Gift Will Keep on Giving
Your contribution will help carry out Green Scene’s mission of reforestation in Black Hawk County by funding tree planting at the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Because the fund is an endowed fund with the Community Foundation, the donated dollars are invested, and only the income from the fund is granted out. Your contribution will help carry out the mission of Green Scene now, and forever. To learn more about this fund, contact the Community Foundation.
Added Tax Benefits of Giving
This fund is eligible for the Endow Iowa 25% state tax credit. Gifts to permanent endowment funds of the Community Foundation that benefit Iowa charitable causes are eligible to receive a 25% state tax credit through the Endow Iowa program. Your gift will also be eligible for federal deductions for charitable giving. Go to cfneia.org/endowiowa for more information.
