COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES F/K/A GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY FDN
Des Moines, IA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
42-6139033
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Des Moines, IA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
42-6139033
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking within Iowa, having paid a total of $55.7 million across 2,179 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting support exclusively through invitations. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
PROMOTE CHARITABLE GIVING, CONNECT DONORS WITH CAUSES, PROVIDE LEADERSHIP ON COMMUNITY ISSUES
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA
$21M
3%

Jewish Federation Of Greater Des Moines
$17.9M
3%
DRAKE UNIVERSITY
$13.7M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
1.3K
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES F/K/A GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY FDN?
No. COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES F/K/A GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY FDN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES F/K/A GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY FDN give?
COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES F/K/A GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY FDN primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Kansas, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES F/K/A GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY FDN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES F/K/A GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY FDN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES F/K/A GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY FDN make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES F/K/A GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY FDN awarded about 1,260 grants, totaling nearly $55.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES F/K/A GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY FDN fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES F/K/A GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY FDN awarded grants to about 2,180 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA, Jewish Federation Of Greater Des Moines, and DRAKE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES F/K/A GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY FDN?
COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES F/K/A GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY FDN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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