Stories of Impact

Reaffirming Our Commitment to Racial Equity

The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA) team has devoted time in the first half of this year to taking a close look at our commitment to racial equity. We’ve refined our message to emphasize...

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Resources Year-End Giving Dates
As we enter the holiday season and the final days of 2022, the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa is ready to assist you with your end of year giving and grantmaking. In order to provide...
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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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Grantmaking in Action Community Foundations’ Grant Applications Now Open for 2023 Winter Cycle
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA) announced grant processes have opened in Black Hawk County and six of its affiliate foundations. CFNEIA affiliates with grant processes opening on Nov. 15 include the Butler County...
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Grantmaking in Action Sharing All Voices Provides a Path to the True Story of a Community
“You can’t tell the story of Waterloo without telling the story of Black folks,” said Tavis Hall, executive director at Experience Waterloo and board member at the Grout Museum District.When history is recorded and shared,...
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Community Leadership Community Foundation Week, Nov 12-18, Recognizes Local Community Impact
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa will celebrate Community Foundation Week, November 12-18, to recognize the increasingly important role that community foundations play in strengthening localities and addressing community needs.For more than a century, community...
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Community Leadership $390,000 in Grants Awarded at Celebration of Community event
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa announced $390,000 in grants at its annual Celebration of Community event on Friday, November 4, at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls. The grants were awarded to four...
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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: Hazleton Skate Park
Project: City of HazletonBuchanan County Community FoundationNine years ago, the idea of a skate park was introduced by a lifetime Hazleton resident looking to bring a positive, healthy outdoor activity for kids to the area....
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Community Leadership Affiliate Volunteer Spotlight: Rich Scheffel
Name: Rich ScheffelAffiliate: Fayette County Community FoundationCommittee member since: 2019 although currently serving as chair.How did you hear about the Fayette County Community Foundation? What made you decide to volunteer with the Foundation?"I'm a member of the Maynard City...
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Scholarships CFNEIA Awards $635,781 in Scholarships, Largest Amount in its History
Students pursuing higher education opportunities across Iowa have received financial assistance this fall thanks to scholarships from the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA). The 2022 scholarships total comes to $635,781 which is the largest...
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