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inside fold panel 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Confirmed in compliance with Naonal Standards for U.S. Community Foundaons. what we do The Bremer County Community Foundaon connects people who care about community with the nonprofits who are doing the most good here. We do this by helping to simplify the philanthropic process, giving generous people a way to support what they care about. Giſts to the Community Foundaon become part of a permanent endowment, which means they will benefit your community forever. We invest giſts so they grow, maximizing the resources available to use for grantmaking that addresses community needs. “Starng a fund with the Bremer County Community Foundaon makes an important impact in our local communies. The generosity and vision of people who love where they live ensures we can connue to do good in our county forever.” MARK ANDERSON Bremer County Community Foundaon Commiee Chair Bremer County ISU Extension Waverly Community Sharing Garden 2015 Grant Recipient administrave office 3117 Greenhill Circle Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 P: 319-287-9106 F: 319-287-5015 cfneia.org local contact Jon Tehven, CLU Development Associate 319-352-6094 [email protected] Our Mission To inspire people and connect resources to enrich our communies. Our Vision A vibrant region of thriving people.
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2015 ANNUAL REPORTConfirmed in compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.
what we doThe Bremer County Community Foundation connects people who care about community with the nonprofits who are doing the most good here.
We do this by helping to simplify the philanthropic process, giving generous people a way to support what they care about. Gifts to the Community Foundation become part of a permanent endowment, which means they will benefit your community forever. We invest gifts so they grow, maximizing the resources available to use for grantmaking that addresses community needs.
“Starting a fund with the Bremer County Community Foundation makes an important impact in our local communities. The generosity and vision of people who love where they live ensures we can continue to do good in our county forever.”
MARK ANDERSONBremer County Community Foundation Committee Chair
Bremer County ISU Extension Waverly Community Sharing Garden
2015 Grant Recipient
administrative office3117 Greenhill Circle
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
P: 319-287-9106 F: 319-287-5015
cfneia.org
local contactJon Tehven, CLUDevelopment [email protected]
Our MissionTo inspire people and connect resources to enrich our communities.
Our VisionA vibrant region of thriving people.
2015 Discretionary Grants
Community BettermentCity of Denver, Mobile Technology LabCity of Denver, Bike Racks with SculpturesCity of Denver, Kids Kingdom Playground at City ParkCity of Frederika, Snack Shack and Storage Building for Frederika Softball FieldCity of Plainfield, Handicap Accessibility for City HallCity of Plainfield, Plainfield Library Community Meeting Room/Office UpdateCity of Readlyn, Readlyn Community Library AWE Early Literacy StationCity of Sumner, Sumner Recycling Center Rebuilding ProjectJanesville Community Center, 48kW Stand-Alone GeneratorWaverly Area Veterans Post, Waverly Area Veterans Post (WAVP)
EducationCommunity Lutheran School, Integrating Chromebooks - Work Smarter in the ClassroomJanesville Consolidated School District, Janesville Learning GardenRetrieving Freedom, Learning with Animal Assisted ActivitiesTripoli Community School District, Keep D.A.R.E. in our School
HealthBartels Lutheran Retirement Community, The Rosie 3: An Honorary Staff Member!Bremer County Auditor, Community Based Services Home Health- Telehealth MonitorsBremer County ISU Extension, Waverly Community Sharing Garden
City of Denver, CPR LUCASCity of Tripoli, Tripoli Ambulance Service - Lucas CPR DeviceDenver Sunset Home, High-Low Bed Electric Bed & Mattress ProjectFriends of CMH - Sumner Community Memorial Hospital Foundation, Verathon GlideScope for Emergency DepartmentHillcrest Home, Inc., New Wireless Nurse Call SystemSumner Emergency Medical Services (SEMS), SEMS Facilities Expansion and Relocation for Enhanced Emergency Medical Services
Human ServiceAllison Area Foster Parents Support, Supports and Services for Area Foster FamiliesASPIRE-TRP, Wings on EaglesBig Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa, One-to-One Youth Mentoring in Bremer CountyCedar Valley Friends of the Family, Safe Shelter & Housing AssistanceCity of Janesville, Janesville 1st RespondersCity of Readlyn, Communication/Apparatus UpdatesCity of Tripoli, Updating Jaws of Life EquipmentIowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind, IRIS in Bremer CountyLarrabee Center, Larrabee Employment ServicesLutheran Services in Iowa, Families Togther II in Bremer CountyNorth Star Community Services, Waverly Center’s “Equip & Enhance” ProjectNortheast Iowa Food Bank, The Backpack ProgramSt. Mary Church - Waverly, Saints Cafe
Bremer County Community Foundation FundsAlcock Cemetery Association Endowment FundEdna Anhalt FundPatricia Boevers Memorial FundBremer County Community Foundation Governing Committee Endowment FundBremer County Community Impact FundBremer County Endowment FundBremer County Expendable FundMabel A. Burrow Memorial Scholarship FundGene Drape Family FundThe Larrabee Center Endowment FundRetrieving Freedom Endowment FundMarvin and Helen Schumacher Family FundWartburg College Endowment Fund
$132,431 total grants distributed
$103,819 discretionary grants distributed
$257,775 in donations
total assets: $1,420,497total endowed assets: $1,332,74620
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endow iowaGifts to the Community Foundation may be eligible for the Endow Iowa Tax Credit. Taxpayers can receive a 25% Iowa tax credit though Endow Iowa in addition to normal federal charitable income tax deductions for certain charitable gifts.
giving through the foundationThanks to the generosity and vision of our donors, the Bremer County Community Foundation is able to build stronger, more vibrant communities across Bremer County today, and into the future. We continue working for our donors and all the communities we serve with visionary leadership, effective grant making and endowment building services.
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Grantmaking by program area
Community Betterment
Education
Health
Human Service
32%32%
28%
8%
