greaterpcf
For your clients who love local causes, GPCF is the place
Your clients probably give to a wide variety of charities year after year. The causes they support represent a range of motivations, including personal experience, a role as a volunteer or board member, family tradition, or alignment with values and community priorities. Many of the charitable organizations your clients support are local. That’s important to note because it means that
Celebrating the causes you love
A new year is in full swing, but you’ve still got plenty of time to consider your charitable impact and how you’d like to make a difference in 2026. A great way to do that is to reflect on the difference you’ve already made through the years. Many people are drawn to charitable giving and decide to establish a fund
Client Reminders For 2026
When you are meeting with clients, consider sharing this information to build relationships and support our county. 1. Social Security COLA increases Retirees are a unique group when it comes to tools and techniques related to charitable giving. Given that a high percentage of older cohorts give to charity each year, discussing your clients’ Social Security benefits is a logical
Get Started Now: Your 2026 Charitable Giving Checklist
Many people approach a new year with a genuine desire to be more intentional about their charitable giving. They know they want to make a difference, align their generosity with their values, and perhaps even involve their families—but they are often unsure where to begin. The combination of busy lives, changing tax laws, and an ever-growing number of worthy causes
Kick Off We GIVE 2025 Campaign to Support Local Communities and Programs
October 27, 2025 The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) and the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF) are excited to announce the kickoff of the annual We GIVE 2025 Campaign, a philanthropic initiative designed to address the immediate needs of our neighbors, first responders, veterans, children, and schools in Poweshiek County. This annual campaign connects caring donors with vital
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation and Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation Kick Off We GIVE 2024 Campaign to Support Local Communities
September 27, 2024 The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) and the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF) are excited to announce the kickoff of the We GIVE 2024 Campaign, a philanthropic initiative designed to address the immediate needs of our neighbors, first responders, veterans, children, and schools. This annual campaign connects caring donors with vital causes, reinforcing our commitment
Your Voice, Our Future: The Countdown to a Better Grinnell Starts Now
September 11, 2024 Build A Better Grinnell 2030 Invites the Community to an Information Session and Celebration on September 24 Over the past two years, Build A Better Grinnell 2030 (BABG) has been hard at work, gathering input from residents across the community to craft a vision for Grinnell’s next decade. Now, that vision is ready to be shared, and
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation Announces 2024 Poweshiek County Alliance Grant Awards
Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 Poweshiek County Alliance (PCA) grant recipients. A total of $192,386 will be distributed to support 33 projects across the county benefitting residents of Brooklyn, Deep River, Grinnell, Hartwick, Malcom, Montezuma, Searsboro, and other rural areas. PCA grants are available annually to nonprofits and public entities serving residents of Poweshiek County.
Annual Community-Wide “We GIVE” Fundraiser Begins October 1
October 1, 2023 The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) and the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation (CDAF) will kick off the end of year giving season with their annual “We GIVE” campaign. From October 1 through October 31, GPCF and CDAF are encouraging people across Poweshiek County to unite in supporting a variety of community initiatives. The “We GIVE”
Build a Better Grinnell 2030 Community Visioning Project kicks off
November 10, 2022 The Build a Better Grinnell 2030 Community Visioning Project is kicking-off and is seeking broad community input. The Visioning Project is an effort to assess Grinnell’s strengths, community needs, and priorities. The project will use a collaborative approach focusing on community input and engagement to identify and initiate quality-of-life improvements for people who live and work in
Contact Info
The National Standards Seal indicates official confirmation from the Council on Foundations that we have met the most rigorous standards in philanthropy. It affirms our commitment to financial security, transparency & accountability. GPCF received this seal of approval in January 2010.