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Donate | GPCF Administrative Operations Fund![]() GPCF inspires philanthropy through effective granting, responsible investing, and building partnerships to enhance inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable communities and nonprofits. The following Value statements further define the work of the board and staff:
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Donate | Chris' Heart Fund Chris’ Heart Fund provides support for Poweshiek County area charitable causes related to community volunteers and those experiencing emergency situations. Any questions or referrals can be made to: lkeller03@live.com or mdkeller97@gmail.com |
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Donate | Citizen Scholarship Foundation of BGM - A Chapter of Dollars for Scholars Endowment Fund The Citizens Scholarship Fund of BGM-A Chapter of Dollars for Scholars endowment expand the educational opportunities of BGM High School graduates. By supporting this fund, you help make a strong, collective statement about the importance of education beyond high school. |
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Donate | Grinnell-Newburg Dollars for Scholars The Grinnell-Newburg Dollars for Scholars is a program partner of GPCF. The Grinnell-Newburg Dollars for Scholars provides a General Scholarship to any student who applies and the board manages several other specialized scholarships. |
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Donate | Grinnell-Newburg Dollars for Scholars Endowment Fund With the goal of reaching $1 million, your support will help DFS offer $500 scholarships to all current and future GHS graduates that apply. |
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Donate | Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation![]() The GNSF mission is to ensure the continuation of successful educational programs and to grant funds for new research-based initiatives to assist the school district’s efforts to provide a high-quality public education to all students. |
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Donate | Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation Endowment The Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation (GNSF) is a program partner of GPCF. The GNSF Endowment Fund provides support for the organization to accomplish their mission to work with the community to promote excellence in the Grinnell-Newburg public schools through fundraising efforts. |
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Donate | Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation - REDI Fund The Reimagining Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Fund supports the efforts of the Grinnell-Newburg School District to infuse diversity and inclusion throughout the curriculum. |
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Donate | Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation - Safe Return to School PPE The Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation Safe Return to School PPE Fund provides support to ensure students, teachers, and staff have adequate personal protective equipment available to safely teach in the classroom during the pandemic. |
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Donate | Grinnell-Newburg School Foundation - STRIPES Your gift to the Support for Technology Resources, Innovation, and Participation for Every Student (STRIPES) fund will help subsidize student expenses that might otherwise prohibit students from taking full advantage of the quality education provided by the school district. |
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Donate | Brooklyn Community Foundation Endowment Fund The Brooklyn Community Fund endowment provide grants to Brooklyn area charitable organizations and public entities. The Brooklyn Community Foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in the community. |
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Donate | Community Fund for Poweshiek County Endowment When you support the Community Fund for Poweshiek County endowment you become a grant maker helping to support charitable projects across Poweshiek County. Since the first grants in 2013, more than $70,000 has been distributed from the Community Fund for projects such as fire department upgrades, support for technology in K-12 schools, historic preservation activities and community development projects. |
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Donate | Montezuma Community Fund Endowment The Montezuma Community Fund supports the work of charitable organizations that serve the Montezuma community. |
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Donate | Poweshiek County Alliance Endowment![]() Gifts to this fund are combined with distributions from the State of Iowa to positively impact local communities through a competitive grant program. Since 2006, more than $1,190,000 in grants have been awarded for community development, education, health, historic preservation and human service projects throughout Poweshiek County. |
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Donate | Brooklyn Historical Society Endowment Fund orts the historical society, an organization which works The Brooklyn Historical Society Endowment Fund provides funding to foster awareness and appreciation of Brooklyn area history, preserve local artifacts, and assist with community historical activities and education. |
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Donate | Brooklyn Volunteer Fire Department Endowment Fund The Brooklyn Volunteer Fire Department Endowment Fund provides operational support for the Brooklyn Volunteer Fire Department including equipment upgrades, training and enhancements that allow the department to serve the Brooklyn area. |
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Donate | East Poweshiek County Ambulance Endowment Fund The East Poweshiek County Ambulance Endowment Fund provides operational support for the East Poweshiek County Ambulance Service and allows the organization to serve the emergency needs of several communities in Poweshiek County. |
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Donate | Grinnell High School Alumni Association![]() The Grinnell High School Alumni Association is a program partner of GPCF. The Grinnell High School Alumni Association Fund provides financial support for activities and outreach to Grinnell-Newburg High School alums and coordinates All-School reunions. Lifetime Memberships available for $50 and 5 Year Memberships $25. Perks of being a Lifetime Member include discounted registration fees at All-School reunions, invitation to Lifetime Member Social during reunions and, other various special events. Please enter a membership amount in the donation field. Include your graduation year in the notes. For more info visit https://grinnellnewburgalumni.org. |
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Donate | Michael J. Manatt Community Center Endowment Fund The Michael J. Manatt Community Center Endowment Fund supports the charitable purposes of the Michael J. Manatt Community Center. |
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Donate | Montezuma Food Pantry Endowment Fund The Montezuma Food Pantry Endowment Fund supports the operations of the Montezuma Food Pantry, a nonprofit food pantry and clothing closet. The pantry partners with local organizations and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank to offer food, including meat and produce as well as personal care items and clothing to those in need in the Montezuma area. |
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Donate | Second Mile Endowment Fund The Second Mile Endowment Fund supports the operations of the Second Mile, a nonprofit thrift store that uses items donated and donations from the community to serve families in need either through cash donations or items from their stock. |
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Donate | Carl and Joann Orr Endowment Fund The Carl and Joann Orr Endowment Fund provides annual support in the form of grants to Grinnell area charitable organizations and public entities serving people in need of legal assistance, food and other essentials and physical and mental health assistance. |
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Donate | JMP Charitable Contributions![]() Gifts to JMP help ensure that families with young children in Jasper, Marion and Poweshiek counties have access to affordable, high quality child care and preschools, are free from child abuse, and have the skills and services needed to be healthy and strong. |
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Donate | Tiger Football Club![]() Tiger Football Club supports the reorganization of youth football in Grinnell and enables opportunities for student football athletes to attend camps and obtain proper equipment. |
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Donate | Grinnell Veterans Memorial Commission Building Campaign The Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building Campaign will assist the Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building Commission with the completion of Veterans Memorial Building renovations. The Veterans Memorial Building honors veterans and will serve as a national artist residency (special focus on veterans), called the Prairie Star Residency. |
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Donate | TT Cranny Renovation Campaign![]() Please help us keep TT Cranny a community showcase for decades to come.Your donation will help turn our beloved stadium into an expanded use facility with the use of FieldTurf and, pending the amount raised, other improvements around the stadium. These upgrades will allow much more use of the facility, including marching band, allowing soccer games to be played on site, much more usage for physical education and track and field, and even allowing for more community involvement from Parks and Recreation and other community organizations. Help support your Tigers!**Please use the notes section on how you would like your name to appear. Levels of Recognition:
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