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Nonprofits and Philanthropy

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West Des Moines Historical Society launches major fund drive

The West Des Moines Historical Society has launched a $500,000 fund drive to secure operating revenue to continue its mission to “safeguard and celebrate the cultural legacy of West Des Moines.” The organization, which owns …

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Rotary Club of Des Moines awards $40,000 grant to community breakfast provider

The Rotary Club of Des Moines awarded its annual community service grant at its Dec. 7 meeting. The grant of $40,000 to At-Tain will fund a food truck and supplies to help them continue and …

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Variety — the Children’s Charity announces $3.5M impact in 2023

Variety — the Children’s Charity announced that it had a more than $3.5 million impact in 2023 through grant funding and programming combined.

Variety, which aims to improve the lives of children who are at …

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Bravo Greater Des Moines awards record $4.5 million in 2024 grants

Bravo Greater Des Moines has awarded $4,574,000 in grants through the GC24 Operating Grant cycle, which will support general operations of 87 arts, culture and heritage nonprofits across Greater Des Moines during 2024. There are …

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Des Moines Art Center receives grant from Bravo Greater Des Moines

The Des Moines Art Center received a 2024 Cultural Leadership Grant from Bravo Greater Des Moines that will help support free admission and educational programming throughout the year. Funding has helped the art center expand …

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Food Bank of Iowa distributes record-breaking amount of food in November

In November, the Food Bank of Iowa distributed a record 2.15 million pounds of food, topping the previous record set in October 2020 during the height of the pandemic. More than 191,000 individuals, 42% of …

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Growth in need no longer sustainable as DMARC pantry sees all-time record need in November, Unger says

DMARC saw a record number of visitors to its food pantry network in November. CEO Matt Unger called the continued rise in need “terrifying” and said a paradigm shift is needed in the way the…
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By Degrees Foundation’s asset-building program supports long-term saving for post-secondary education

Engaging students with their options for post-secondary education and the workforce as early as kindergarten has been part of the By Degrees Foundation’s philosophy since its founding in 1990.

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The education nonprofit, formerly …

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Smothers named Inspiring Women of Iowa event chair

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa has announced Tina Smothers will serve as event chair for the 2024 Inspiring Women of Iowa event. Smothers is a licensed real estate broker and the owner of Integrated Asset …

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WesleyLife dedicates expanded $13 million-plus Meals on Wheels campus in Drake neighborhood

WesleyLife’s new Meals on Wheels campus at 3206 University Ave. in Des Moines, above, will enable the nonprofit to triple the amount of meals it produces for older Iowans and Iowa veterans. Photo courtesy of…