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Lean On Us: Five Reasons to Connect with Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation
At Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF), connecting people who care with causes that matter is at the heart of what we do. Whether you are looking for ways to support your community, planning your charitable giving, or considering how philanthropy fits into your financial and estate plans, our team is here to help. As we approach the end of 2026,
Gifts of Grain – A unique and fruitful way to give
For generations, farmers have fed families across the country, and a gift of grain allows that same hard work to grow a stronger future right here in Poweshiek County. The Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) accepts gifts of grain and the process is simple. Rather than selling grain and donating the proceeds, the farmer (donor) gives the corn/beans directly to
High Impact Ideas to Support Education
It’s back to school time. Is education on your mind? At Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) it’s on our mind this month and the other 11 months of the year. If education and related causes are important to you, GPCF can help you explore ways to make an impact. Here are three ideas to inspire a deeper discussion: Building connections
Charitable giving: Ten ways teens can get involved
At the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation, we are honored to work with many families across multiple generations. Quite frequently, parents and grandparents share with us their hopes of passing along to the next generation more than just financial assets. They want to pass along values, encourage generosity, and foster a lifelong commitment to community. In many of these conversations, parents
From donor to fund contact – Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation is your partner in philanthropy
The staff at Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) take great joy in helping donors transition to fund contacts. This happens when a donor to GPCF has taken the next step to address a community need by establishing a charitable fund. So how do you transition from a donor to fund contact? We recommend that you consider the steps below and then call our
Pleasant Grove Land Preservation & GPCF’s Unique Partnership
In 2024, the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (GPCF) stewarded a 600 acre gift of property with significant environmental and ecological benefit. This donation is a unique and effective partnership and the origin of the Pleasant Grove Land Preservation Inc (the donor) is a lesson in the power of strategic co-funding – a partnership among individuals who collectively work in pursuit
Many happy returns: How to help your kids celebrate charitable giving
If you’ve ever considered charitable giving in lieu of gifts for your child’s birthday party, you are not alone! Lots of parents are encouraging their kids to request gifts to support local charities instead of presents. This could include collecting books for a children’s hospital, supplies for an animal shelter, or food for a local food bank. When a group
Calling it Splits: Charitable Assets in the Divorce Landscape
Throughout your career, you will likely help dozens of clients navigate the intersection of philanthropy and estate planning. While the focus is often on the creation of donor-advised funds or charitable remainder trusts, an increasingly relevant question for many advisors is: What happens to these assets in the event of a divorce? Given the rising importance of specialized roles in
Technical Update: New Flexibility for Charitable Lead Annuity Trusts
Charitable lead trusts (CLTs) are highly effective tools for specific client situations, particularly when balancing significant charitable intent with tax-efficient wealth transfer. The community foundation frequently partners with advisors to establish donor-advised funds (DAFs) as the income beneficiary of a client’s Charitable Lead Annuity Trust (CLAT). Recent developments have brought renewed attention to the flexibility of these vehicles: IRS Private
Navigating the OBBA: Strategic Charitable Conversations
While the tax law changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are familiar territory for you, the recent tax season has likely brought these shifts to the forefront for many of your clients. While you have been evaluating these impacts for months, many clients are seeing the real-world results on their returns for the first time, making this an
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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.