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Annual Report

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“It’s about giving back to the community that has been

so good to me.” - Bob Jensen, President 2011-2013

2013 Leadersh ip

Board of Directors

Robert Jensen, President Sarah Lande, Vice President Keith Porter, Treasurer Richard Dwyer, Secretary Joni Axel Diana Gradert Timothy M. Heth Jonathon Holthe Cindy Mays Brett Nelson Tom Spread Michael Wilson

Investment Committee

Mel McMains, Chair, Retd. from HNI Corp. Scott Ingstad, First National Bank Keith Porter, CFGM Treasurer James Stein, Central Banc-Shares Robert Sheets, Edward Jones Richard Smith, Retd. from Stanley Consulting Gary Slight, Community Bank & Trust

Granting

Linda Bachus Sarah Lande Jennifer Peterson Barbara Sabbath Gary Schulte Dan Stein

Youth Engaged in Service Granting

Christina Boar Katie Friederichs Kyle Jensen Erin Lagone Cindy Mays Brett Nelson Turner Nelson

Great Initiatives & Youth Initiatives

Sarah Lande Shelly Maharry Mike Ruby Mary Wildermuth

Supply Program for Nonprofits

Paul Carroll, Supply Logistics Greg Wahl, Transportation

Staff

Judi Holdorf, CFRE, Executive Director

Shelly Maharry, MPA, Director of Operations & Donor Services

Change is coming to the Community Foundation! It may go

undetected by many, but will be quite noticeable to those

closest to the organization. After three years, Bob Jensen is

retiring from the top seat of the board of directors. We are for-

tunate that Bob served as a three-term president. Not only

has the Community Foundation benefitted through his leader-

ship, but so has the community. He brought what’s known lov-

ingly as the nonprofit trifecta - giving the gifts of time, talent

and treasurer. These also are the hallmarks of his presidency.

Bob is known for starting and ending meetings promptly.

He made himself available to staff even though he leads

his own company, Temp Associates.

Using his expertise in human resources, he built a board of

stature and vision with diverse expertise.

He is always the first to contribute to the board’s giving

campaign and encourages others to donate, too.

His was the first donation to the Cares & Shares Endow-

ment making it a permanent fund with local leadership.

His philosophy of giving back permeates the organization. He

distributed 150 grant checks to nonprofit groups, personally

funded the first year of a new program to bring dental services

to the underserved and signed 40 new fund agreements es-

tablishing many charitable and endowed funds.

Bob, thank you for your commitment of time, talent and treas-

ure! Your terms as president helped the Community Founda-

tion grow and prosper leading it to greater self-sustainability

and broader service. Although Bob won’t be leading as the

board chair anymore, he will continue on the Board of Direc-

tors, and he has assured us he won’t be leaving either.

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Partners in Philanthropy

The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine actively works to improve the quality of life in Muscatine County through philanthropy. We thank our Part-ners in Philanthropy who supported our work with unrestricted gifts received Janu-ary 2013 - December 31, 2013. Giving levels have been in effect since 1/1/08.

Sustaining Partners

Cumulative Gifts of $50,000 up

Arthur E. & Dorothy E. Dahl

Charitable Lead Trust

HNI Charitable Foundation

Leading Partners

Cumulative Gifts of $15,000-$49,000

Holthues Trust

Howe Foundation

Jensen, Robert & JoAnn

Musco Sports Lighting, LLC

Stanley Group Charitable Foundation

SSAB Americas

Askren, Stan & Mona

Carver Foundation, Martin G. & Ruth A.

Central State Bank

Community Bank & Trust *

First National Bank of Muscatine*

Gradert, Diana

Hoffmann, Inc.*

Kent Corporation*

Koenigsaecker, George & Charlotte

Krieger’s Auto Group*

Members Community Credit Union

Muscatine Journal *

Lande, Roger & Sarah

Stein, Jim & Tammy

Keystone Partners

Annual Gifts of $5,000 and up

Arthur E. & Dorothy E. Dahl Charitable Lead Trust

HNI Charitable Foundation

Howe, Helen & Stanley

Jensen, Robert & JoAnn

Monsanto - Muscatine plant

Musco Sports Lighting, LLC

SSAB Americas

Community Partners

Annual Gifts of $1,000-$4,999

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CUSTOM SOLUTIONS

How to Become a Partner

WEB SOLUTIONS

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Cornerstone Partners

Annual Gifts of $500-$999

Beckey Insurance & Financial

Services*

Boar, Chris & Friends

Bramhall-Lambert, Mary Ann

Dwyer, Richard & Nora

Heth, Timothy & Jodi

Lande, Robert & Gail

Maharry, Michael & Shelly

Miller & Harrison Insurance

Services

Riverbend Excavating & Hauling,

Inc.*

Re-Max Professionals of Muscatine

Pearls of the Foundation

Annual Gifts up to $499

Allbee, Harvey & Jo Ann

Axel, Joni

Bachus, Duane & Linda

Burg, Judy

Butterworth Clocks, Inc.*

Carlson, Gary & Sheryl

Dahms, David

Drinkall, Terry & Joanne

Environmental Services, Inc.

Fitzgerald Construction*

Hahn, James

Hayes, Jim & Jane*

Heidbreder, Warren & Pam

HNI Corporation

Holdorf, Dennis & Judi

Holthe, Jonathan & Kelli

Koehrsen, Larry & Sue

Lindow, George & Joyce

Link, Julie

LoBianco, Sal & Stephanie*

Lucas Communication, Inc.*

Luna, Manuel & April

Mays, Cindy

McCleery, Thomas & Tami*

Meloy, David & Ruthanne

Nelson, Tim & Debbie*

Nepple Law, Plc

Nelson, Brett & Christina

Olson Family Dentistry*

Pence, Barry & Dawn

Porter, Keith & Debora

Robison, Jerri*

Ross, David

Schulte, Gary & Barbara

Shaw Floors / Dennis Holdorf*

Smith, Marvin

Taco John’s of Muscatine*

The HON Company Employees

Zachry Industrial Inc.*

Every donor is unique and so is each chari-

table gift. The Community Foundation is

unique, too, in that we pool smaller gifts to

make a large impact, endow larger gifts to

last beyond a lifetime and leverage all gifts

to bring state money to Muscatine County.

Give Now

We accept a variety of gifts including cash,

securities, life insurance and real estate.

Give Later

Include the Community Foundation in

your estate plan to make a significant im-

pact on community needs and create a

legacy that lasts forever. You can use a

variety of assets such as bequests, life in-

surance, retirement plans and gifts that

provide income to you or a beneficiary.

Give to One

Choose any of the Endowed and Charita-

ble Funds listed on pages 12 and 13 to

benefit by your gift or start your own fund

for a charitable cause important to you.

Give to All

Choose to be a Partner in Philanthropy

and put your gift to work through all of

the Community Foundation’s programs,

services and operations. In the course of

just one year, we serve nearly 100 area

nonprofit organizations and thousands of

Muscatine County residents.

The Community Foundation of Greater

Muscatine makes your

*Denotes Business Circle Members

The Business Circle is sponsored by Monsanto and is comprised of local businesspeople. It is open to anyone wishing to join together in support of the Community Foundation and its youth programming. The Business Circle also sponsors the Youth Initia-tives Award and Youth Engaged in Service Grants.

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Each year, the Community Foun-dation creates a new, fun theme for the annual friend- and fundraiser. Whether it’s wine tasting, chili cook-off, or pie eating; there’s al-ways good food and great people.

WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU

Get Your PIEce of the PIE OF

annual fundraiser - a delicious success!

More than 125 friends of the Community Foundation of Greater Muscat-ine turned out for the annual fundraiser held on October 6, 2013 in Pearl Plaza. The theme, “Get Your PIEce of the PIE,” tempted guests to sam-ple some of the 50 homemade pies that were graciously donated by our pie event volunteers. Pies included traditional favorites like apple and cherry, but unique flavors such as chocolate chip cookie dough, gooseberry and “fruits of the forest” pies that were also available.

Guests enjoyed live music provided by the Fry Daddy’s, a decedent cheese tasting selection, an ice cream sundae bar and a live and silent auction.

Money raised supports the programs, services and operations of the Com-munity Foundation and all those it serves.

A special thank-you to our

event sponsors,

Ruth & Martin Carver

Helen & Stan Howe

and event activities sponsors Elly’s Tea & Coffee, Hy-Vee,

Kent Corporation, Monsanto,

RE-MAX Professionals of

Muscatine,

Temp Associates

UI Health Care - Muscatine.

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Great Initiatives Award The 2013 recipient of the Great Initiatives Award is Mr. Santos Saucedo, founder of the Muscatine County Boxing Club. Mr. Saucedo was nominated for his excellent work in creating a youth boxing club that not only teaches the skill of boxing, but al-so teaches youth important skills of perseverance, hard work and overcoming adversity.

Youth Initiatives Award Two outstanding students from Muscatine High School, Katie Friederichs & Erin Lagone, were the 2013 winners of the Youth Initiatives Award. To-gether they developed an after-school program for elementary students teaching them about agricul-ture and food sources while being mentored by high school students at the Ag Learning Center.

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Programs & Services

Jumpstart for Charities

Muscatine County has a wealth

of good organizations provid-

ing important services. To en-

sure that these worthwhile

charitable groups remain a vi-

tal part of our community for

generations, the Community

Foundation launched the

Jumpstart Program. Matching

grants were awarded to three

local groups to jumpstart en-

dowments for their benefit.

An endowment is everlasting

and generates an annual

stream of revenue upon which

these organizations, and those

they serve, can depend. Con-

gratulations to the Diversity

Service Center of Iowa,

Flickinger Learning Center and

Muscatine Band Booster.

Donate to any of these organi-

zations’ endowments and you

can earn a 25% state tax credit

as well as the federal charita-

ble tax deduction.

Photos-above, Fall grants recipients; Muscatine - Japan Youth Exchange; Coins for Christmas gets the big check from 2013 Youth Initiative Award winners; 30 Nonprofits enjoy free supplies; YES grants helped those in need attend prom.

Programs and Services are supported in part

by our Partners in Philanthropy (listed on pages 2 & 3)

Youth Engaged in Service Grants

Sponsored by Monsanto & Business Circle Members

Let’s say, “YES” to young people who want to make their communities bet-

ter places to work, play and live through community service projects. A

new grants program, Youth Engaged in Service (YES), was created just for

youth.

In the first round of granting, two projects were funded that would encour-

age five young ladies to focus their efforts in helping those less fortunate.

They made life better for 384 people and brought new energy and meaning

to the term, “philanthropists”.

Coins for Christmas - Fourth grade sisters collect coins and cans to pur-

chase items for homeless families while engaging most of their Grant Ele-

mentary peers to pitch in and help, too.

PROM - Princesses Reaching Out in Muscatine, or PROM, knew that some

teens wouldn’t be able to attend prom because of hardships their families

were experiencing. So they came to the Community Foundation and to-

gether with the school, made ten high school seniors’ dreams come true.

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Free Supplies for Nonprofits

Sponsored by Central State Bank

$64,509 in supplies benefitted over 30

nonprofit groups serving youth and

those in need. As a member of a nation-

al resource exchange program, we dis-

tribute truckloads of supplies each year

free of charge. This helps nonprofits

lower their cost of operations while

serving clients.

Dental Services for Underserved

First yr sponsor Bob & JoAnn Jensen

Nearly 1,661 area residents received

dental care through a continuing part-

nership with Dr. Nathan Olson, Delta

Dental of Iowa and the Community

Foundation. The FIND project recruits

dentists to rural communities bringing

dental services to the elderly, at-risk and

underserved.

Great Initiative Award Sponsored by SSAB

Youth Initiative Award sponsored by Business Circle

We love shining a light on the great ini-

tiatives in our communities. These

awards were inspired by Shirley Drake

who was the spark in many lasting initia-

tives. They encourage volunteerism and

recognize those who have taken the ini-

tiative to enhance quality of life with

charitable projects and programs.

People Who Care

Matching people who care to causes

that matter is at the heart of donor ad-

vised funds. It’s easier than you think to

create an endowment with as little as

$10,000. You get the joy of granting,

the services we provide and reap the tax

advantages that can only come from an

Iowa community foundation.

County Endowment Re-granting

$99,245 was awarded to 48 worthy caus-

es. These state funds are only available

to qualified accredited community foun-

dations like ours without gaming facili-

ties in the county they serve.

Serving as a Charitable Partner

An intelligent, cost-effective way to un-

dertake charitable projects, a partnership

with us lets you focus on your mission

while we offer you an array of valuable

services from investments to planned

giving and donor tax breaks.

Building Sustainable Resources

Endowments for area organizations and

important causes provide annual reve-

nue streams - now and forever - while

donors enjoy 25% state tax credits plus

federal charitable deductions.

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Do Good, Get Credit

Cares & Shares

Endowment

The Cares & Shares Endow-

ment within the Community

Foundation was created for

those who care deeply

about their community and are willing to share their

good fortune to ensure its bright future.

This endowment fund serves as a permanent resource

to address critical needs and enhance the quality of

life - now and for generations. It is directed by the local

Board of Directors of the Community Foundation ensur-

ing that your gift stays here to assist Muscatine County

residents.

Since its inception in 2008, grants from annual earnings

on investment have made it possible to aid flood vic-

tims, help those suffering from abuse and provide

meals to the hungry. It’s provided needed financial

support to offer opportunities in the arts and heritage,

provide training for nonprofit groups, distribute free

supplies to the disadvantaged and made an impact

on every program and service the Community Founda-

tion offers.

A gift to the Cares & Shares Endowment is a gift that

keeps on giving year in and year out. Gifts are eligible

for a 25%

State of Iowa

tax credit in

addition to

any federal

charitable tax

deduction for

which you

may qualify.

When you donate to an endowment at the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine, you’re not only building a stronger community, you’re reducing your taxes. Earn 25% state tax credit for each dona-tion, plus the federal tax deduction for charitable giving. Others have found the joy and value in contributing to an endowment at the Community Foundation. In 2013, donors made 120 contribu-tions to 13 endowments totaling $188,103 in gifts. They received a total of $47,026 in state tax credits plus federal charita-ble tax deductions. Here’s an example if you’d like to

take advantage of this tax credit:

Gift: $1,000

State Tax Credit: $250

Federal Deduction: $280

Total Tax Savings: $530

Total Cost of Gift: $470

*Based on 28% marginal federal

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Cares & Shares Endowment

The Community Foundation benefits

nearly 100 nonprofit charitable

groups and thousands of people an-

nually through this fund. We extend

our gratitude to the following.

(2013 donors in bold type).

Axel, Joni Dwyer, Rich & Nora Holthues Trust Jensen, Bob & JoAnn Maharry, Michael & Shelly New Hope Foundation Porter, Keith & Debora Reed, Donna Stanley, David & Jean Stanley, Richard & Mary Jo Askren Family Advised Fund

Memorials for Walden Arthur

Askren, who served congregations

in five states over 60 years provide

the funding for scholarships to

Faith Baptist Bible College &

Theological Seminary.

2013 Recipients

James Abell

Aaron Moore

Francis E. & Patricia A. Carroll

Memorial Scholarship Endowment

This fund honors the memory of two

special people who valued family and

education. Mrs. Carroll returned to

college following her husband’s pass-

ing. One award is made to an MHS

senior and one to a nontraditional

aged student studying at MCC.

2013 Recipients

Jodi Harsock

Tammi Kick

Dianne R. Dalbey Memorial

Scholarship Endowment

Thinking of others during her illness,

Mrs. Dalbey created a bequest for a

scholarship fund that will perpetually

provide awards to MHS students to

encourage them to pursue careers as

nurses or emergency medical techs.

2013 Recipients Marlon Mejia Taryn Niehaus Remy Townsell

Robert and JoAnn Jensen Fund

Giving back to the community that’s

been good to them, the Jensens

demonstrate how every family can

make a difference.

2013 Grantee

Community Foundation

Maurice A. and Donna J. Reed

Advised Endowment

This endowment honors the late

Maurice Reed. “Maurie” was an exec-

utive at Kent Feeds and an involved

member of the community. Grants

will be made in perpetuity to charities

of choice.

2013 Grantee

MCSA

Toyota of Muscatine Advised

Charitable Fund

Created through a gift from our

local Toyota dealer and a like

amount from the Toyota Dealer-

Match program, this community-

minded business is involved in

the community it serves.

Dale & Bev Hafner Fund

To ensure their beloved church

would continue, this fund provides

grants annually for its maintenance.

2013 Grantee

Letts United Methodist Church

Kitchen remodel

Leah L. Maurer Memorial

Scholarship Endowment

This endowed fund honors the

memory of this caring and giving

woman. Her love of learning was evi-

dent as Director of Program Devel-

opment with the Sylvan Learning

Corporation. Now her legacy lives on

through scholarships to Sylvan stu-

dents in need.

Donor Advised Funds

Simplify your charitable giving,

have greater impact and gain

tax advantages by creating a

donor advised fund. You

choose your level of involve-

ment by utilizing our granting

services and expertise, or rec-

ommend the specific nonprofit

you want to benefit. We do the

work. You get the credit!

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Matching People Who Care with Causes That Matter

AREA Community Foundation Carpet cleaning for support group room Big Brothers Big Sisters of Musc Volunteer recruitment marketing COMP Off-leash dog park land preparation. Community Foundation Support for programs & services Crossroads, Inc. Carpets Crossroads, Inc Supported community living facility Diversity Service Center of Iowa Minority senior program and support Diversity Service Center Educational Outreach Program Domestic Violence Shelter of

MCSA Supplies for shelter Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Student Interactive Puppet Tour Family Resources, Inc. Support for Rapid Rehousing Project Flickinger Learning Center After school and summer projects Flickinger Learning Center Wireless setup at SVBC

Franklin Elementary School Classroom libraries Friends of Pine Creek Grist

Mill Interpretation of the mill Great River Tennis Assoc. Junior team tennis

Imagination Library of Musc. Start Imagination Library in Musc. Jubilee Community Center Community center for special needs &

seniors Junior Achievement STEM Education Initiative KanDo Camp Hire qualified staff for Special Olympics

campers Keep Muscatine Beautiful Healthy living event MCSA – Homeless Prevention Laptops for a better future MCSA Team Ragbrai fundraiser Muscatine Ag Learning Center Supply & storage shed Muscatine Art Center Publication for American glass exhibit Muscatine Boxing Club Empowering youth through the skill of

boxing Muscatine Branching Out Trees for trail, NE segment Muscatine Center for Business

Development Entrepreneurial mentoring for high school

& college students Muscatine Civic Chorale (MCC) Matching grant for performance attire Muscatine Civic Chorale Musical and accompaniment scores

Muscatine County

Endowment Program

A state grant that is only available

to accredited, qualified community

foundations such as ours is the

source of our re-granting program.

Since its inception in 2005, the

County Endowment Program has

provided funding allowing Iowa

communities to grant money locally

to make their communities better.

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Photos: (above) Muscatine Symphony

Orchestra, (left) Diversity Service Center

of Iowa

funding local priorities

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George Millett Endowment

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CUSTOM SOLUTIONS

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Muscatine Community Gardens Support of six gardens Muscatine Community Health Training for Quality & End of Life

Decision-making Muscatine Community Schools Speaker to educate youth on bullying Muscatine Comm. Y Family Purchase updated technology for staff

to use with families Muscatine County Boxing Club Strength & Conditioning Program Muscatine County Arts Council Eagles/Ivory 20th ragtime Jeff

Barnhart & Ann Barnhart Muscatine Downtown Action

Alliance Purchase banners to promote historic

downtown Muscatine. Muscatine FFA Goat cooperative project Musc. Friends of Historic

Preservation Historic Porch workshop Musc. Independent Film Festival Film Festival Musc-Japan Youth Exchange

Program Organizational support

Muscatine Symphony Orchestra Visiting artist school and community

programs Muscatine Symphony Orchestra Performance of Masterworks

Beethoven Concerto No. 5 Muscatine Visitors & Conven-

tion Center Alexander Clark education and

musical event Musser Public Library “Evance” software to allow

participation in summer reading Pearl City Players Children’s production Rebuilding Together Muscatine Home repair for those in need Senior Resources Free memory screening for Alzheimer’s Trinity Muscatine Phase II capital project United Way of Muscatine Muscatine Community Needs

Assessment Washington Elementary Classroom libraries Youth Sports Foundation Scholarships and equipment

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Photos: Grant recipients enjoy the

support of the Community Founda-

tion, an active FFA benefits many,

Crossroads’ buildings gain improve-

ments and Junior Achievement deliv-

ered 77 elementary programs in Mus-

ENDOWMENTS

Funds in the Community Foundation

Cares & Shares

Dianne R. Dalbey Memorial Scholarship

Diversity Service Center of Iowa*

Domestic Violence Shelter Maintenance Fund

Endow Iowa

Family Resources, Inc.

Flickinger Learning Center *

Flickinger Learning Center Scholarship

Francis & Patricia Carroll Memorial Scholarship

George Millett

Great River Tennis Association

Jefferson Ramsey Scholarship

Leah L. Maurer Memorial Scholarship*

Lois M. Walter Memorial

Maurice A. and Donna J. Reed*

MCSA Endowment

Musc Arboretum Association*

Musc Band Boosters*

Musc County Arts Council

Muscatine County Endowment

Musc Cultural Alliance ArtSpace

Cultural Members

Cultural Alliance Umbrella

Friends of Pine Creek Mill

Musc Appearance Project

Musc Art Center Fund

Musc Chanters Choir

Musc Civic Chorale

Musc Historic Preservation

Musc History & Industry Ctn

Musc Masquers

Musc Symphony Orchestra

Musser Public Library

Old Barn Maintenance

Pat & Jim Powers Endowment

Ray Hockersmith Memorial

Robert A. Werner Endowment

Senior Resources

Stanley, Lande & Hunter Community Fund

Strengthening Families

Sue Dravis Fund

West Liberty Park

West Liberty Dream Catchers

Youth Sports Foundation *

Zoo Garden at Weed Park

Trusts

Hilda E. Collitz Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust

*Denotes new funds in 2013

Endowments are ever-lasting

and provide annual grants to

important charitable causes.

Photo: Ag Learning Center students prepare

to supply produce to the farmers’ market.

Endowment Funds

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Agricultural Learning Center

Art Space

Askren Family Advised Fund

Atalissa Betterment Committee

Bloomington Grange

Blue Zone Project – Musc

Boat Club Environmental

Coins for Christmas

CFGM/Hancher Muscatine Outreach

Hilda E. Collitz Fund for the Homeless

Hilda E. Collitz Habitat for Humanity

Cross County Program of Musc Schools*

Comm Improvement Act Team

Alexander Clark Sculpture

Musc Boat Show Committee

Musc Community Gardens

Musc Dog Park Project Fund*

Cultural Celebrations Committee

Dale & Bev Hafner

Doc Wester Shoe Fund

Downtown Action Alliance

Edummersive Worlds

Emergency Disaster Fund

Franklin 5th Scholarship

Friends of Harmony Place

Friends of Muscatine - China

Friends of Muscatine Historic Preservation

Friends of the Old Barn

Grow Muscatine*

Jubilee Community Center*

Joan U. Axel Charitable Fund

Keep Muscatine Beautiful Project Fund

Larry & Sue Koehrsen Fund

MAPS

MCSA

Miracles Can Happen Boys Ranch*

Musc Chanters Choir

Musc County Arts Council

Musc County Boxing Club

Musc County Fair

Musc Center for Business Development *

Musc Financial Literacy Coalition

Musc Historical Preservation

Musc Literacy Coalition

Musc Masquers

Musc Orchestra Boosters

Musc Symphony Orchestra

Musc Trails Charitable Fund

Musc County Re-Granting

Musc – Japan Youth Exchange

NAEIR Supply Program

Pearl City Lighthouse

Pearl City Pavilion

Pearl City Players

Power to Save

Robert & JoAnn Jensen

Advised Charitable Fund

Rotary Club of Muscatine,

Organization Rotary Club of Musc, Projects

Toyota of Muscatine Advised

Weed Park Bandstand

Weed Park Flower Garden

Weed Park Log Cabin

Weed Park Zoo Garden

West Liberty Area Arts Council

West Liberty Chamber

West Liberty Dream Catchers

West Liberty Park, LLC

Women With Drive Foundation

Charitable Funds

Charitable Funds are smart and

effective, taking full advantage of

the services and expertise offered

by the Community Foundation.

Photo: Citizens support an off-leash dog park

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At its heart, the Community Foundation of

Greater Muscatine does two things: First, it helps

philanthropists of all sizes make an impact, and

second, it helps nonprofit organizations focus

more on their mission and less on finance, invest-

ments, and fundraising.

This service to nonprofits is what drives my pas-

sion for the organization. Time and again I have

seen nonprofits in Muscatine use the Community

Foundation as a way to unlock their potential

and free themselves of specific burdens. Wheth-

er it is for a one-time project like the Civil War

Memorial or an ongoing institution like the Mus-

catine Center for Social Action, the Community

Foundation provides an array of easy-to-use ser-

vices created with the unique needs of volun-

teers and nonprofit staff in mind.

I am so pleased with how the Community Foun-

dation of Greater Muscatine has evolved over

the last 15 years, and I am honored to serve as

the new board president.

Message f rom 2014

Board Pres ident Kei th Por te r

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Of Greater Muscatine 208 W SECOND ST, STE 213

MUSCATINE, IA 52761

563.264.3863 www.MuscatineCommunityFoundation.org

1999-2014

Years of service to Muscatine County