Grundy County Community Foundation

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WHO WE ARE
OUR GOVERNING BODY
HOW TO GIVE
APPLYING FOR GRANTS


WHO WE ARE
WHAT IS THE GRUNDY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
The Grundy County Community Foundation is a local, non-profit, charitable affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa. We were established by local citizens to improve the quality of life right here in Grundy County– both NOW and in the future- by making grants to support local nonprofit organizations and projects. The Community Foundation is here to help people just like you make tax deductible gifts in accordance with your interests.

WE KNOW OUR COMMUNITY
When you choose to invest in the future, you want to work with someone who knows the territory. The broad cross-section of leaders on our Grundy County Community Foundation committee lend valuable insights that will help your charitable giving achieve maximum results.

WE HELP YOU ACHIEVE SUPERIOR TAX BENEFITS
Contributions made to the Grundy County Community Foundation are eligible for the highest available tax deductions under state and federal law.

WE MAKE ADMINISTRATION EASY
Establishing a fund can be done in less time than it takes to open a bank account. We handle all of the administrative activities.

WE SHARE YOUR INTERESTS
We are here to help you become connected to the issues you care about most. Your charitable interests are important to us because committed, caring citizens are so import to our area’s well-being.

WE CARE ABOUT THE FUTURE
By setting up a fund on contributing to the Grundy County Charitable Unrestricted Fund, you have the ideal opportunity to make an impact forever.

GO AHEAD.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.



OUR GOVERNING BODY
Melanie Kirkpatrick
GCDA Director
Ex-Officio

Jill Johnson
Wellsburg
Chairperson

Wendy Lage
Wellsburg
Vice-Chairperson

Jim Petersen
Reinbeck
Secretary/Treasurer

Tom McLean
Morrison

Chris Schildroth
Reinbeck

Brenda Heitmeyer
Beaman

Dorothy King
Conrad

Jordan Dirks
Grundy Center

Marilyn Hawn
Grundy Center

Don Knudson
Dike

Jill Johnson



HOW TO GIVE
Your tax-deductible gift to the Grundy County Community Foundation will help make Grundy County a better place to live. Gifts can be made in any size from $5.00 to millions of dollars. No matter the size your contribution will make a difference in Grundy County.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ESTABLISHING YOUR OWN FUND OR CONTRIBUTING TO AN EXISTING FUND:

• Contact any Grundy County Community Foundation Committee Member
• Contact Melanie Kirkpatrick at the Grundy County Development Alliance office at 319-825-3606 or gcdall@gcmuni.net
• Contact our administrative office at 319-287-9106

You are also invited to click here to learn more about WAYS TO GIVE

Contributions may be mailed to our administrative office at:
Grundy County Community Foundation
PO Box 1176
Waterloo, IA 50704


APPLYING FOR GRANTS
The 2008 grant application is now available.

Applicants interested in seeking grants from the Grundy County Community
Foundation are asked to submit:
• Two page grant application (available for dowload below and at 705 F Avenue in Grundy Center. For a copy, call 319-825-3606)
• A copy of the organization’s overall budget
• The letter from the IRS indicating status as a 501(c)3 organization. (If not a 501(c)3 or governmental body you must submit a fiscal sponsorship form also available for download below.)

Please call 319-287-9106 if you if you have questions or concerns on tax-exempt status

Mail copies of the application and attachments as follows:
12 Copies to our local office
Grundy County Development Alliance
P.O. Box 85
Grundy Center, IA 50638

AND

1 Copy to our administrative office
Grundy County Community Foundation
PO Box 1176
Waterloo, Iowa 50704

All copies of applications must be postmarked by March 14, 2008.

The application, fiscal sponsorship form for non-501(c)3 organizations/governmental bodies and our informational grant brochure are also available for download below.

Annual Report2006.pdfAffiliateFisl Sponsor form-8-07.docgrant making brochure2008.docCommon Grant Application2008.doc