Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa, 50309-3311 United States

Mission Statement

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues…we’re simply better together.

About This Cause

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues…we’re simply better together. 10 Reasons Why: 1. We are a local organization with deep roots in the community. 2. Our professional program staff has broad expertise regarding community issues and needs. 3. We provide highly personalized service tailored to each individual's charitable and financial interests. 4. Our donor advised funds help people invest in the causes they care about most. 5. We accept a wide variety of assets, and can facilitate even the most complex forms of giving. 6. We partner with professional advisors to create highly effective approaches to charitable giving. 7. We offer maximum tax advantages under state and federal law, including access to Endow Iowa Tax Credits, a 25% state tax credit in addition to normal federal deductions for certain charitable gifts. 8. We multiply the impact of gift dollars by pooling them with other gifts and grants. 9. We build endowment funds that benefit the community forever and help create personal legacies. 10. We are a community leader, convening agencies and coordinating resources to create positive change. For more information Lynne Yontz, CAP® Chief Advancement Officer yontz@desmoinesfoundation.org Phone (515) 447-4203

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
1915 Grand Ave
DES MOINES, Iowa 50309-3311
United States
Phone (515) 883-2626
Twitter @cfdesmoines
Unique Identifier 426139033