Nonprofits and Philanthropy

The United Way of Central Iowa has announced Grant Kvalheim, president and CEO of Athene, as the recipient of the 2024 Tocqueville Society Award. Past awardees select the recipient from Tocqueville Society members who demonstrate …

The charitable arm of Wells Fargo recently announced it’s giving $325,000 in new grants to five Central Iowa nonprofits to support initiatives addressing regional needs linked to financial health, housing and small business, according to …

ICON Water Trails announced Monday a $1 million gift from Casey’s to support the project’s Center Street site in downtown Des Moines.

Casey’s will receive naming rights to a scenic overlook on the site, a …

Make-A-Wish Iowa has received the largest pledged donation in its 39-year history. The nonprofit announced that North Liberty-based Gerdin Charitable Foundation has pledged a $700,000 annual match on donations made to Make-A-Wish Iowa for the …

Variety — the Children’s Charity has announced grants to 81 Iowa nonprofits. The grants aim to improve the lives of children in Iowa with funding for capital projects, essential medical equipment, shelters, inclusive playgrounds, Variety …

Cemen Tech and Master Builders of Iowa raised more than $142,000 during a recent golf outing for Construction Angels, a nonprofit that provides financial aid, counseling and scholarships to families of construction workers who died …

The World Food Prize Foundation has announced 10 students who will participate in its 2024-25 internship program. The students come from Drake University, Claremont Graduate University in California, Iowa State University, Grand View University and …