Ways to Give 
The Community Foundation of Des Moines County works with individuals, families, businesses and organizations to meet their charitable giving goals. We offer a wide range of giving options that can be used to establish or add to a charitable fund. Establishing your own named fund does not require great wealth and it is not complicated either. By working with the Community Foundation, you can provide ongoing support to charitable organizations during your lifetime or as a lasting legacy - or both!

Our community benefits from both large and small gifts given through the Community Foundation of Des Moines County. Becoming a donor to the Community Foundation is an easy way to help support the community in which you have lived, loved, or raised your family. There are many options and we invite you to find the option that works best for you.

Types of Funds at CF of Des Moines County
Community Impact Funds


Designated Funds


Donor Advised Funds


Field of Interest Funds


Nonprofit Organization


Scholarships


Supporting Organizations


Types of Gifts at CF of Des Moines County
Charitable Assets

Turn what you have into charitable good.


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