About Us
The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation, located in Grinnell, Iowa, assists donors in efficiently and effectively supporting non-profit organizations that make life better for people in the area. Through the Foundation, donors are able to make long-lasting positive contributions without being burdened by administrative or legal complexities.
Area Served
Donors can choose the organizations, programs and projects they wish to help with their gifts or they can rely on the Foundation’s Board of Directors to direct their funds to the most pressing needs of the community.
By establishing a charitable fund, donors can create a permanent legacy, enjoy the tax benefits that come with giving, and have the satisfaction of doing good for something they care about.
Note: This map has been provided through the courtesy of The Greater Poweshiek Area Development Corporation.
Strategic Plan
Click here to view or download our Strategic Plan.
2020 Audit
The GPCF Fiscal Year 2020 Audit is available upon request. Contact us.
2020 990 Tax Return
GPCF files an annual 990 tax return which is available upon request (GPCF is not required to file a 990-T). Contact us.
Statement of Financial Position
Click here to view or download our Statement of Financial Position.
Development & Growth
Charitable Funds
Assets Under Management
Grants, Scholarships & Distributions
Contributions, Grant Income & Donations
GPCF Governing Body
Dr. Patrick Cogley
President
Physician, Grinnell Family Practice
Mike Allen
Vice-President
Farmer
Connie Scurr
Treasurer
Accountant, TL Baker
Vickie McDonald
Secretary
Retired, Manatt’s Inc.
Barb Baker
Director of Advertising & Community Relations
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company
Deb Collum-Calderwood
Advancement & Alumni Relations
Central College
Rusty Clayton
Retired Business Owner
Tina Elfenbein
Associate Director of Admission
Grinnell College
Steve Gant
Regional Site Lead
Central West, Bayer US-Crop Science
Mike Geiger
Senior Vice President
County Bank
Marie Hedlund
Vice President
First State Bank
Austin Jones
President and CFO
Grinnell State Bank
Joel Kercheval
Emergency Services
City of Montezuma
Paul Kolpin
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
Jon Plate
Certified Public Accountant
Plate & Co.
Liesl Roorda
Teacher
Montezuma Community School District
Sandy Ross
Treasurer
Poweshiek County
Mary Sherwood
Elementary Principal
BGM School District
Monica Chavez-Silva
Vice President of Community Engagement and Strategic Planning
Grinnell College
Katy Wells
Owner
Double You Marketing, Inc.
