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:

1. Service – We foster relationships through exceptional service to donors, nonprofits and the greater community by connecting those who care with those who need.
2. Integrity – We believe integrity is at the heart of a relationship where commitments are honored and the spirit of giving is nurtured.
3. Mobilizing – We align, strengthen and mobilize nonprofit leaders, donors, and community members to respond to emerging and changing needs.
4. Fair and Equitable – We believe we are most impactful when our organization and our work include people from varied backgrounds, opinions and perspectives.
5. Courage – We tackle the tough challenges, speak up, and take risks to fight for justice, equity, and systemic change.

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

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.

With the goal of reaching $1 million, your support will help DFS offer $500 scholarships to all current and future GHS graduates that apply.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

• $250 - Small Brick
• $500 - Large Brick
• $1000 - $7500 - Brick and Donor Board
• $10,000 - Brick, Donor Board and 5 Naming Opportunities (Long Jumps, Goalposts, High Jump)
• $25,000 - Brick, Donor Board and 1 Naming Opportunity (Visitor Press Box)
• $50,000 - Brick, Donor Board and 1 Naming Opportunity (Scoreboard)
• $100,000 - Brick Donor Board and 3 Naming Opportunities (Press Box, Player Entry Gate and New Maintenance Shed/Spirit Shop)
• $250,000 - Brick, Donor Board and 2 Naming Opportunities (Entrance Plaza, Donor Plaza)
• $500,000 - Brick, Donor Board and Stadium Naming Opportunity (Field would still be named TT Cranny Field)… (ie TT Cranny Field at Company XYZ Stadium)