Guide to Giving

choose from nearly 40 charitable endowments

give where we live
through our secure, online donation portal.

Donations may be eligible for the 25% Endow Iowa Tax Credit and/or
a 10% match (up to $250,000) from the Community Foundation for Western Iowa.

Gift and Fund Acceptance Policies available upon request by contacting info@givewesterniowa.org or 712.256.7007.

Reasons to give through THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Learn more about the types of endowment funds offered through the Community Foundation and how to leverage your fund.

year-end giving

As we near the end of the year, we would like to recognize our donors and their generosity throughout the year. You've continued to demonstrate a strong philanthropic spirit by maintaining and establishing new funds, and recommending hundreds of grants to local nonprofit organizations.


In an effort to assist you with carrying out your end-of-year philanthropic goals, please see below for deadlines regarding year-end giving activities:

Please note: the Community Foundation will be closed for the holidays on December 25-26 and January 1-2.