The DeWitt Area Community Foundation inspires communities by connecting people with causes and resources for all generations. We are an avenue for giving to citizens living in western Clinton County by coordinating and providing permanent resources to enhance arts and culture, health, human services, education, and community betterment.

A local citizen established the DeWitt Area Community Foundation in 1987 as her way of giving back to the community.  Lillian Fell knew a community foundation would be able to meet the needs of citizens living in DeWitt, IA. Lillian also had a vision to ensure that our community’s 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 DeWitt Area Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend.

Board of Directors

The DeWitt Area Community Foundation is governed by a board of directors who are active in our local communities.  Members of our board of directors are:

John Peavey, President
Greg Barnes, Vice President
Gaylon Heetland, Secretary
Rober Hill, Treasurer
JoElla O'Connell
Kim Jacobi
Steve Olson
Don Thiltgent
Ann Soensken
Steve Kent
Jim Owen
Dave Deke

Committee Members

Dee Ann Cheney
John Jackson
Megan Fuglsang
Carol Schuster