Nonprofits and Philanthropy

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Ellipsis CEO Chris Koepplin stepping down

Chris Koepplin, CEO of Ellipsis, a nonprofit organization that provides youth and family support services, announced that she plans to step down as CEO after three years in the role. Koepplin, who has 30 years …

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Iowa Pork Producers Association announces 2025 Iowa Pork Youth Leadership Team

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) announced Amanda Ostrem, Calla Langel and Brady Allan as the members of the 2025 Iowa Pork Youth Leadership Team. Ostrem, a sophomore at Des Moines Area Community College, was …

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United Way of Central Iowa unveils youth violence reduction plan

United Way of Central Iowa has released its Safe & Thriving Youth: Central Iowa’s Youth Violence Reduction Plan after 18 months of collaboration with community members, leaders and organizations. The goal of the plan is …

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Unger to leave DMARC

Matt Unger. Photo provided by DMARC

Matt Unger will step down June 30 as CEO of the Des Moines Area Religious Council after leading the organization through unprecedented growth in food insecurity and navigating the …

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Chrysalis Foundation awards over $100,000 in grants to 34 nonprofits

The Chrysalis Foundation, a Des Moines-based nonprofit, announced over $100,000 in 2025 Chrysalis Community Partner grant awards to 34 local nonprofit organizations. The foundation selected organizations that are aligned with its mission to ensure the …

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Waukee Area Christian Services changes name to WayPoint Resources

Waukee Area Christian Services announced that it has changed its name to WayPoint Resources after almost 20 years of providing services, but said its mission will remain the same. WayPoint Resources, an outreach of eight …

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R&R Realty Group raises over $154,000 for United Way of Central Iowa

R&R Realty Group, a commercial real estate agency in West Des Moines, announced its employees raised $154,435 for the United Way of Central Iowa during a recent campaign. The funding will directly support United Way …

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Veridian awards $30,000 in grants to 6 Central Iowa nonprofits

Six Central Iowa nonprofits were among 19 organizations in Iowa and eastern Nebraska that received a share of $90,000 in grants from Veridian Credit Union’s Successful Financial Future Grants program. The program awards up to …

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Dupaco awards 12 Iowa nonprofits innovation grants

Dupaco Community Credit Union, in partnership with the Innovation Lab, has awarded 12 Iowa nonprofits Gift of Innovation grants. In Des Moines, Iowa Safe Schools and Project Iowa Inc. received grants. Recipients of the grant …

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Jim and Allison Fleming named 2025 Bravo Award honorees

Bravo Greater Des Moines will recognize Jim and Allison Fleming as the Bravo Award recipients at its awards gala on Feb. 8 at the EMC Expo Center. The award recognizes a person, family or foundation …