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FY 2024

Verified NonprofitLast Filed 2024EIN 26-1382215

Community Foundation for Western Iowa

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IANTEE: T31Founded 2007Website

mission statement

The community foundation for western iowa is dedicated to creating a lasting legacy in our region by engaging our citizens and communities for durable change and fostering a culture of philanthropy. This is where giving grows.

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Total Revenue

$40.7M

FY 2024

Program Spending

77.8%

of total expenses

Known Funders

2020–2024 filings

Key Metrics (FY 2024)

The Numbers

$83.3M

Total Assets

$77.7M net

163.42 mo

Operating Reserves

FY 2024

+779%

Revenue Growth

YoY

Total Employees

FY 2024

Funding Track Record

Backed by 18 Institutional Funders

$11.9M raised across 32 grants (2020–2024 filings)

Funder Geography

Funders across 12 states (2020–2024 filings)

Institutional Funding by Year

Funder	Location	Total Awarded
Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc	COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA	$10,767,226
Iowa West Foundation	COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA	$578,868
The Harold W Siebens Charitable	NEW YORK, NY	$160,000
Tides Foundation	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	$83,750
Southwest Iowa Foundation Inc	Omaha, NE	$50,000
The Chicago Community Trust	CHICAGO, IL	$50,000
The Lozier Foundation	OMAHA, NE	$50,000
Iowa Council of Foundations	WEST DES MOINES, IA	$25,500
The Nelson Family Foundation	Omaha, NE	$25,000
Mutual of Omaha Foundation	OMAHA, NE	$25,000

Total tracked: $11,887,007 across 32 grants (2020–2024 filings)

Programs (FY 2024)

What They Do

$4.4M in expenses

The community foundation for western iowa provides grants and allocations to nonprofit chariable organizations. Community foundation for western iowa is a tax-exempt non-profit serving thousands of people who share a common interest - to improve the quality of life in southwest iowa. Creating a lasting impact and sustaining life- affirming programs and services is very important to the investors at community foundation for western iowa. Our role is to solidly connect individuals, organizations, and corporations that are committed to making a tangible difference to the most pressing issues and compelling projects designed to enhance the quality and vibrance of our community. At community foundation for western iowa, we identify current and emerging issues in order to help our investors channel resources and create a lasting legacy that addresses the most pressing needs, ensuring our communities are strong for generations to come.

Financial History

Revenue Over Time

Revenue Mix

Contributions & Grants

92%

Investment Income

Other

Governance (FY 2024)

Leadership

Donna Dostal

Chief Executive Officer

Katheryne Cutler

Board Vice Chair

Anthony Fahrenkrog

Secretary

Alan Gardner

Board Member

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