Fund Descriptions

The Ahrens Park Capital Improvement Fund supports capital improvements for the Paul W. Ahrens/Paschall Memorial Park, built in 1994.

Brooklyn Community Foundation Endowment Fund supports the community foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing and supporting the quality of life in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Historical Society Endowment Fund supports the historical society, which works to foster awareness and appreciation of Brooklyn are history, preserve local artifacts, and assist with community historical activities.

Brooklyn Volunteer Fire Department Endowment Fund supports the operations of the Brooklyn Volunteer Fire Department.

Central Iowa Christian School Fund provides financial support for the Central Iowa Christian School established in Grinnell in 1983, serving children in grades kindergarten through 8th grade.

Chris’ Heart Fund provides support for Poweshiek County area charitable causes related to community volunteers and those experiencing emergency situations.

Citizens Scholarship Foundation of BGM Endowment Fund provides support for the Citizen Scholarship Foundation of BGM.

The Community Education Council (CEC) fund supports the CEC in their mission to coordinate community education in Grinnell through Bucket Courses and other educational efforts.

When you support the Community Fund for Poweshiek County endowment you become a grant maker helping to support charitable projects across Poweshiek County. Since the first grants in 2013, more than $70,000 has been distributed from the Community Fund for projects such as fire department upgrades, support for technology in K-12 schools, historic preservation activities and community development projects.

The Doupnik/Hawkins Family Music Endowment Fund was established to honor the memory of John F. and Irene Doupnik and Norris N. and Harriet E. Hawkins. The fund provides annual support for the Grinnell-Newburg High School Music Department to purchase instruments, honorarium for guests, registration/entry fees, equipment and/or field trips.

The Dr. Kevin W. Sterk Elementary Student Needs Endowment Fund was created by Glenn and Ginger Sterk in memory of their son and is used to provide nutritional and physical needs support to students in lower elementary schools in Grinnell.

The East Poweshiek County Ambulance Service Endowment Fund supports the operations of the East Poweshiek County Ambulance Fund.

This $1.5 million campaign will help renovate the interior of the new museum space at 703 1st Avenue to properly honor Grinnell’s rich history and create an accessible museum space for patrons of all abilities for education, tourism, and engagement with Grinnell’s history by April 2025.

The Grinnell Historical Museum Endowment Fund provides a link to the city’s history through research, preservation and educational programs. Income from the fund helps provide the museum with revenue for operating expenses and special projects.

The Grinnell Lions Club Fund supports local charitable causes as directed by the Club.

The Grinnell Mutual Care and Share Fund provides financial support to Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company employees who are experiencing a tragedy or serious life disruption.

The Grinnell High School Alumni Association is a program partner of GPCF. The Grinnell High School Alumni Association Fund provides financial support for activities and outreach to Grinnell-Newburg High School alums and coordinates All-School reunions.

With a goal of reaching $1 million in the endowment, support to this fund will help DFS offer $500 scholarships to all current and future GHS graduates that apply to continue their education after graduation.

The Grinnell Regional Medical Center Endowment Fund assures the long-term success and prosperity of the medical center, providing support for capital improvements, construction projects, large equipment purchases, special programs, and other needs. GRMC is a private, nonprofit, non-tax supported hospital.

The Grinnell Regional Mental Health Endowment Fund supports mental health activities of the hospital.

The Grinnell Veterans Memorial Commission Building Campaign supports the renovation of the Veterans Memorial Building located in Grinnell. The building is used by the community for meetings and events and is located in Central Park in the heart of downtown Grinnell. The three-phase project has a fundraising goal of approximately $1 million.

This endowed fund ensures that Imagine Grinnell continues to support the health and well-being of the Grinnell community for many years to come.

Your support helps LINK lead, inspire, nurture, and keep children educated, enriched and engaged by providing high quality, affordable, and consistent programming and mentoring for children after school and during the summer.

The Mayflower Community in Grinnell is an affordable senior living and healthcare organization that provides home and support to its residents. Earnings from the Human Needs Endowment Fund are used to help residents who are unable to pay the full cost of their healthcare.

The Montezuma Community Fund supports the work of charitable organizations that serve the Montezuma community.

The Montezuma Food Pantry Endowment Fund supports the operations of the Montezuma Food Pantry, a nonprofit food pantry and clothing closet. The pantry partners with local organizations and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank to offer food, including meat and produce as well as personal care items and clothing to those in need in the Montezuma area

The Montezuma United Methodist Endowment Fund is A fund to support the operational activities of the Montezuma United Methodist Church.

This fund supports the Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS), a local organization that cares for cats and dogs 365 days per year. The shelter has helped over 1,000 cats and dogs find loving homes.

Gifts to this fund are combined with distributions from the State of Iowa to positively impact local communities through a competitive grant program. Since 2006, more than $1,190,000 in grants have been awarded for community development, education, health, historic preservation and human service projects throughout Poweshiek County.

Your gift to this permanent fund provides for the education, acquisition and maintenance of public grounds, recreational centers and county areas and promotes and preserves the conservation of natural resources in Poweshiek County for future generations.

The Racial Equity Fund was established by Grinnell College in partnership with the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation to support anti-racism work in the Grinnell area to advance racial equity so that the structures we influence are less likely to negatively impact Black, Indigenous, and people of color. The fund provides grants to further the work of community organizations actively addressing individual and/or institutional racism by changing policies, institutions, or systems.

The Second Mile Endowment Fund supports the operations of the Second Mile, a nonprofit thrift store that uses items donated and donations from the community to serve families in need either through cash donations or items from their stock.

Gifts to this permanent fund help the S.H.E Counts Committee to remove barriers through programming for women and girls in Poweshiek County.