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About the IADG Foundation
Partnerships ... the key to building strong communities and the rural economy of Iowa.
Who we are
Officers & Board Members
History
Grants
Book of Honor & Book of Memory
Our Mission: “to foster economic development and community betterment by providing research and promotion, education and training and community-based and guided philanthropy.”
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Who we are
Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation (IADGCF) started in 2003 with only a dream and an unselfish vision for introducing and strengthening community based philanthropy throughout rural Iowa. Contributions from Iowa Area Development Group sponsors, gifts from individuals and grants from institutions provided important seed money to help IADGCF organize and get started.
IADGCF was particularly pleased to work with the Iowa Community Vitality Center (CVC) in helping establish their community philanthropy initiative. IADGCF assisted with the “Iowa Wealth Transfer Analysis” completed by the CVC and has participated annually in the Iowa Community Philanthropy Academy.
IADGCF was also actively involved in assisting the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) and Iowa State University Community Extension with public meetings and philanthropy training events. Our philanthropy work also included outreach and consultation with the Iowa Rural Development Council, Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center and the Iowa Council on Foundations.
IADGCF continues to play a leadership role in federal, state and local policy discussions regarding the role of foundations and philanthropy. The foundation has provided an invaluable contribution by helping rural communities and counties get started utilizing Iowa’s new community foundation incentives. IADGCF has partnered with the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation (GDMCF) to advance the work of the Iowa Community Affiliate Network (Iowa C.A.N.).
Officers & Board Members
The following officers serve IADGCF: Rand Fisher, CEO, West Des Moines, Iowa
Dennis Murdock, President, Marion, Iowa
Kent Pauling, Vice President, Humboldt, Iowa
Bruce Nuzum, Treasurer, Des Moines, Iowa
The IADGCF Board of Directors also includes the following: Douglas Aeilts, Hannibal, Missouri Donald Feldman, Greene, Iowa David Hopkins, Bloomfield, Iowa Ken Kuyper, Humboldt, Iowa Vernon Winterhof, Aurelia, Iowa Don Williams, Marion, Iowa
Below is a timeline of significant events for Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation: May 13, 2002 IADG Board initiates discussions that would lead to creation of the Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation at Hyperion Field Club. February 24, 2003 IADGCF Articles or Incorporation are adopted. March 10, 2003 Secretary of State Certificate of Incorporation Filed. May 21, 2003 Initial meeting of the IADGCF Board of Directors. June 12, 2003 IADGCF receives Federal ID Number from IRS. December 17, 2003 IADGCF receives 501(c) (3) status. April 8, 2004 First Annual Meeting is held at Glen Oaks. Policies and Agreements adopted. MHS Management is engaged for the foundation’s certification project. Bylaws are amended. April 22, 2004 IADGCF becomes a member of the National Council of Foundations. May 6, 2004 HF 2302 (“the gambling bill” that provides for the establishment of County Endowment Funds) is signed by the Governor. June 7, 2004 IADGCF becomes a member of the Iowa Council of Foundations. June & July, 2004 IADGCF sponsors 4 RLF workshops throughout the State. September 2004 IADGCF promotional brochure is completed. Fall, 2004 Informational meetings are held with interested counties and communities concerning affiliation with a qualified community foundation. January 13, 2005 Iowa Community Affiliate Network (Iowa C.A.N.) Partnership is formed between Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation and the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation. February 10, 2005 Iowa C.A.N. “Boot Camp” conducted for new affiliates. April 15, 2005 Second IADGCF Annual Meeting. May 18, 2005 First meeting of Iowa C.A.N. affiliates. September 27, 2005 “Grantmaking” meeting with Iowa C.A.N. affiliates. First week of November 2005 County Endowment Fund award of $63,601 received by 30 Iowa C.A.N. affiliates. Grantmaking begins. November 10, 2005 IADGCF approves $15,000 Program Grant for Iowa C.A.N. February 28, 2006 Iowa C.A.N. affiliates meeting. March 7, 2006 Third IADGCF Annual Meeting. March 21, 2006 IADGCF is co-sponsor of Community Philanthropy Academy. May 23, 2006 Iowa C.A.N. affiliates meeting. May 31, 2006 HF 2791 (raises County Endowment Fund from .5% to .8%) signed by the Governor. July 11, 2006 IADGCF Board of Directors approve $3,500 in grants. August 29, 2006 Iowa C.A.N. affiliates meeting. October, 10, 2006 IDED announces 2006 County Endowment Fund distributions of $67,000 to affiliated community foundations. November 9, 2006 IADGCF Board of Directors approve $6,250 in grants. November 15, 2006 Iowa C.A.N. affiliates meeting. December 31, 2006 Iowa C.A.N. assets reach $3,033,000. January 15, 2007 IADGCF assets reach $100,000. February, 2007 CVC approved $20,000 grant for Hardin County Pilot project. February 20, 2007 IADGCF is co-sponsor of fourth annual CVC “Philanthropy Academy.” March 6, 2007 Fourth IADGCF Annual Meeting. The following is a list of grants made by IADGCF for 2006, 2007 and 2008. (IADGCF does not currently have funds available for competitive grantmaking.) Grant # | Name | Purpose | Amount | 2005-01 | Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation | Iowa C.A.N. – Technical Assistance Education & Training | $15,000 | 2006-01 | Community Vitality Center | Philanthropy Academy (Education 3/21) | $750 | 2006-02 | Community Vitality Center | Entrepreneurship Academy-(Education) | $250 | 2006-03 | Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | Community-Based Philanthropy Grant
(Government Affairs Expenses) | $1,000 | 2006-04 | Iowa Area Development Group | Internship Education Grant
(Law Student) | $2,500 | 2006-05 | Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation | Iowa C.A.N. – Technical Assistance Education & Training (Including New CEO Seminar) | $6,000 | 2007-01 | Community Vitality Center | Philanthropy Academy (Education 3/20) | $1,000 | 2007-02 | ABI Foundation | Leadership Iowa Symposium | $1,000 | 2007-03 | Hardin Co. Community Endowment Foundation | Pilot Project Opportunity- study ROI on hiring half-time fundraising professional ( 2 year program) | $2,500 | 2007-04 | Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation | Iowa C.A.N. – Technical Assistance, Education & Training | $140 | 2007-05 | GRETEF | Tri-State Summit and Regional Task Force Initiative | $2,500 | 2007-06 | Community Vitality Center | Strategic Community Development Financial Institution initiative (SCDFII) (mentoring businesses) | $500 | 2007-07 | Greater Des Moines Community Foundation | Philanthropy Research and Policy Development (rural philanthropy activities) | $500 | 2007-08 | Iowa Department of Economic Development
and Iowa Council of Governments | Co-host and sponsor an Iowa Rural Revolving Loan Fund Workshop (Education 4/10/07) | $500 | | 2007-09 | UNI Regional Business Center | Co-host and sponsor the inaugural conference on rural entrepreneurship for community development (2/21-22/2008) | $2,500 | | 2008-01 | Community Vitality Center | Philanthropy Academy (Education 2/4/08) | $1,000 | | 2008-02 | Great River Economic Development Foundation | Tri-State Summit and Regional Task Force | $2,500 | | 2008-03 | Hardin Co. Community endowment Foundation | Pilot Project - study ROI on hiring half-time fundraising professional (2nd year of program) | $2,500 | | 2008-04 | Iowa area Development Group Community Foundation | Iowa C.A.N.-Technical Assistance, Education & Training | $2,500 | | 2008-05 | Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement | Advance 4-H and FFA youth involvement | $100 | | 2008-06 | Boy Scouts of America | Little Sioux Boy Scout ranch rebuilding efforts | $500 | | 2008-07 | Greater Des Moines habitat for Humanity | Leadership Iowa Green habitat House | $1,000 | | 2008-08 | University of Northern Iowa Foundation | 2009 Economic Impact Partner Fee | $1,000 | | 2008-09 | Business Retention & Expansion International | 2009 Bronze Conference Sponsorship | $2,500 | | 2008-10 | UNI Regional Business Center | Co-host and sponsor EntreFest on rural entrepreneurship for community development (March 5 & 6, 2009) | $2,500 | | 2009-01 | American Red Cross | "Heroes of the Heartland" for response to community emergencies and disasters | $500 | | 2009-02 | IDED Foundation | 2009 Ambassadors Tour | $2,500 | | 2009-03 | Iowa Agricultural Youth Institute | Conference June 8-11 at Iowa State University | $500 | | 2009-04 | Iowa Area Develompent Group Community Foundation | Iowa C.A.N.-Technical Assistance, education & traiing | $10,000 | | 2009-06 | Great River Economic Development Foundation | Tri-State Summit and Regional Task Force Initiative | $2,500 | | 2009-07 | ABI Foundation | Sponsor the Inaugural Year of Leadership Iowa University | $1,000 | | 2009-08 | Meals from the Heartland | "Learning Lab" project | $1,000 | | 2009-09 | Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement | Advance 4-H and FFA youth involvement | $100 | | | | Total | $70,740 |
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