Stories of Impact

Art Providing Creativity and Connection for Youth

The inspiration behind Youth Art Team was a grassroots effort driven by creativity and connection. It all started with a group of kids interested in art who enjoyed hanging out together. Others noticed their interest...

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Resources Bunching Strategy for Charitable Giving
Since the standard deduction was doubled in 2018, many donors may no longer collect the necessary deductions to surpass the new standard deduction threshold. A tax-smart strategy to overcome this is called “bunching,” where a...
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Resources Year End Giving Dates
Appreciated stock can be a tax-effective gift. Consider a year end gift of appreciated stock. Your gift of stock, donated directly to the Community Foundation, will not trigger capital gains tax and you will receive...
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Community Leadership Here for Good for Iowa Communities
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA) is celebrating National Community Foundation Week, November 12-18. The national effort raises awareness about the increasingly important role of these philanthropic organizations in fostering local collaboration and leadership...
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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: Aging in Place
Benton County Community Foundation grant support allowed Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity to partner with Heritage Agency on Aging to identify and serve Benton County seniors and disabled adults needing critical home repairs. Volunteers, Habitat...
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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: Estherville Patrons of the Fine Arts
The Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District was able to purchase seven music shells for its fine arts programs thanks to the Estherville Patrons of the Fine Arts and a grant from the Emmet County...
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Resources Oct 18-24 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week; Estate Plan Is Avenue for Charitable Good
October 18-24 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, a time to call awareness to what estate planning is and why it is an important part of a personal financial plan. According to Gallop’s spring 2021...
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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: Cedar Valley Preschool and Child Care Center
The first 2,000 days are the most critical and magical days of a child’s life. Hear how Cedar Valley Preschool and Child Care Center shares in the joy of developing life-long learners and supports the...
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Donor Stories Ensuring the Show Will Go On
Theatre is home to many on-stage romances, but love of theatre brought Gary “Bum” and Donna Baumgartner together. Now, the couple is making sure their love of theatre will live on in the Cedar Valley...
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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: Vehicle Extrication Tools
Grant Organization: Lawler Firefighters AssociationProject: Vehicle Extrication ToolsEvery second counts for first responders, including the Lawler Fire Department. A grant from the Chickasaw County Community Foundation and community support made it possible for the Lawler...
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