The mission of the Foundation for the Enhancement of Mitchell County is to foster private giving, strengthen service providers and improve the conditions of Mitchell County. To these ends, the foundation will promote endowment building, grantmaking, organizational collaboration, and public leadership for the benefit of the Mitchell County area.

The Foundation for the Enhancement of Mitchell County was formed in 2005 as an affiliate of the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation.  The founding members of the organization had a vision to ensure that our communities charitable programs were supported now- and in the future.  We work together with many individuals, families, business, and organizations to establish endowment funds that will provide grant awards for years to come. 

The Foundation for the Enhancement of Mitchell County is governed by a local board of directors who are active in our local communities. 


Members of our board of directors are:
Bill Denner – President
Jim Cross – Vice President
Sally Halvorson – Secretary / Treasurer
Jack Edgington
Gail Jensen
Tim Noble
Larry Kofoot
Becky Lessard
Allan Smalley
LeRoy Steward
Gina Goddard
Brenda Dryer – Ex-Officio
Neil Wubben – Ex-Officio
Cheryl Jahnel – Ex-Officio