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Tom Marshall, GPCF Founder Dies
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tom Marshall, 81, founder and past president of the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation. Tom died yesterday in the Mayflower Health Center after battling colon cancer. Two of Tom’s three children were with him and the third completed a visit just a few days ago. Services for Tom will be
2015 Poweshiek County Alliance Grants
The due date for the 2015 Poweshiek County Alliance grants is January 23, 2015. To read about the grant program, click here. To submit your grant application online, please click here.
Big GIVE Week Catalog for Giving
Our Big GIVE Week catalog for giving is now available for online viewing. Whether you are looking to give to children, arts, the environment, or more, there is a fund for you! Click the on the image to view the catalog.
Big GIVE Week Coming Soon!
This week-long opportunity to strengthen Poweshiek County nonprofits will take place from October 13 to 17. Last year our donors generously gave over $105,000 to 25 different funds at GPCF. Help us top that number this year by supporting GPCF and your favorite non-profit organizations during the Big GIVE Week! During the Big GIVE Week, donors are encouraged to contribute to the GPCF Administrative Fund, the Together For TOMorrow Campaign,
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Kickoff
Yesterday marked the first community meeting to discuss joining the national Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. We were excited to see nearly 28, ranging from educators, to business owners, to civic leaders, and more. The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading challenges communities to increase the number of low-income students reading at grade-level by at least 100% by the year 2020. Grinnell
GPCF Accepting Nominations for Annual Spirit of Giving Award
The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) is now accepting nominations for its annual Connie Marshall Spirit of Giving Award. Nominations are due by August 31, and the winner will be announced at a reception at the Foundation Offices on October 13. The Spirit of Giving Award honors an individual or couple who has selflessly given back to their community. The
GPCF Annual Report Highlights 2013 Milestones
Today the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) releases its 2013 Annual Report: Celebrate Community, which showcases the organization’s commitment to and impact upon the communities it serves. GPCF serves as a catalyst and leader for innovative solutions to our community’s most challenging problems and helps donors respond to causes that matter to them. To read the report in full, please click
Third Annual Spring Charity Fundraiser
The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) will host its third annual spring charity fundraiser on May 10th, 2014 at the Quad Dining Hall on the Grinnell College campus. The event, “Celebrating 25 Years of Growing and Giving,” will celebrate spring, community, and GPCF’s silver anniversary. Guests will enjoy beverages, hors d’oeuvres and live music. There will be both live and
GPCF Announces Board Bank Opportunity
The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation is creating a Poweshiek County Nonprofit Board Bank. This resource will catalogue individuals who may be interested in serving as Board members of local nonprofits. As board positions become available, organizations may use the Board Bank to find suitable applicants. The Bank is intended to increase the leadership diversity of local nonprofits and connect community
GPCF Announces 2013 Community Fund Grant Recipients
The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) has awarded its first annual Community Fund for Poweshiek County grants to five projects in the county. The inaugural grants were awarded to: City of Grinnell Parks and Recreation Department to install pet/human drinking fountains in four pulic parks in Grinnell. Poweshiek County Development to redesign the current Pow I-80 website to provide web
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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.