The Community Foundation of Louisa County is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine (our host.) Through this partnership, the Community Foundation of Louisa will continue to serve residents of Louisa County through our granting program and the development of new funds that benefit Louisa County. The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine will provide policy governance and administrative oversight for the affiliate including tax-deductibility for donors.
Our Mission
The mission of the Community Foundation of Louisa County is to support quality of life initiatives in our communities by connecting people who care with causes that matter.
Established in 2005, the Community Foundation of Louisa County is the county’s leading resource for information about charitable giving and community needs. We work with nonprofit organizations to develop creative solutions to meet present and emerging needs. We take pride in preserving and carrying out the wishes of our donors.
The Community Foundation strives to create positive, sustainable change by:
- Building community capital for today and for future generations
- Providing a wide range of investment opportunities for large, medium and small donors, from public and private sectors to support both general endowment and donor-directed funds
- Utilizing effective financial management including available tax incentives and professional services
Announcements
Community Foundation of Louisa County Awards $93,234 in Grants – 02/20/2017
The Community Foundation of Louisa County awarded 51 grants totaling $93,234 to 48 non-profit organizations serving Louisa County. The Awards Breakfast was held Feb, 20th at the First United Presbyterian Church in Wapello. The funds for grants come from an Endow Iowa grant from the State of Iowa. This is the 12th year CFLC has awarded the Endow Iowa grants. Since the foundation has been established, 608 grants totaling $1,054,375 have been distributed to 118 organizations serving Louisa County.
Below is the list of recipient organizations and their projects funded:
| Organization | Project Name |
| Family Resources, Inc. | Emergency Assistance for Louisa City victims of Violent Crimes |
| Friends of Keck Memorial Library | Early Intervention Reading Program |
| Wapello United Methodist Church | Monthly Community Fellowship Meal |
| City of Morning Sun | Decorate Morning Sun for 150 Years/Light Pole Banners |
| Oakville Volunteer Foundation | Oakville Long Term Recovery Effort |
| Mellinger Memorial Library | Summer Reading Program & School Supplies |
| Letts Public Library / City of Letts | Programming for library, such as puppets, magician, etc. |
| City of Letts | Removal of old Bank Building |
| Wapello Hometown Pride /City of Wapello | North End Park |
| City of Oakville | Go Green for Lighting |
| Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) | LSI’s Healthy Families America-New Parent Program |
| Morning Sun Tiger Pride Foundation | Morning Sun Elementary Basketball Courts upgrade |
| Morning Sun Community Betterment by MSDC | Benches for Community Activities |
| Wapello Fire & Rescue-City of Wapello | Emergency Truck Lighting |
| Columbus Junction Fire & Rescue Assoc | Fire School 2017 |
| Morning Sun Development Corp | Protective Window Coverings in Lora Rock Museum/Com Center |
| Wapello FFA – WCSD | Rodeo Grounds Improvement |
| Louisa County Conservation | Master Plan for Langwood Education Ctr |
| ISU Extension and Outreach in Louisa County | Purchase STEM Education Materials |
| Louisa County Conservation | Beyond Your Backyard |
| Morning Sun Hometown Pride/City of Morning Sun | Morning Sun Community Garden |
| Old Keck Theater Players | Wireless microphone sets |
| Letts United Methodist Church | Backpack program – food for low income children |
| Great Beginnings Preschool/United Methodist Church | Great Beginnings Preschool |
| Justice for Our Neighbors | Legal Services for Immigrants |
| Louisa-Muscatine CSD Lego Masters | L-M Legotronics Team:Lego League |
| Veterans & Patriotic Citizens of Louisa County by United Fund of Columbus Jct. | Freedom Rock Placement |
| Wapello Community Club | Mural on Old Theater Building |
| Louisa County Soil & Water Conservation District | Conservation Education |
| Louisa County Historical Society | Two New Entry Doors for Museum |
| Friends of the Columbus Junction Public Library | Library Kitchen Remodel |
| Community Action of Southeast Iowa | Emergency Assistance |
| Letts Hometown Pride / City of Letts | Outdoor Exercise Project |
| Morning Sun PTO | Morning Sun Elementary Digital Signage |
| Oakville Volunteer Fire Dept. / City of Oakville | Emergency Stabilization Struts |
| Marshall Township / By Louisa County | Mapping Township Cemetery |
| Louisa County Ambulance | Communications Upgrade |
| Wapello Music Boosters / Wapello CSD | Instruments for All |
| Columbus Community School District | Columbus Science Grant |
| LULAC Council 317 thru Columbus United Fund | Hispanic Heritage Month Activities |
| Columbus Community Club thru Columbus United Fund | Annual Community Events |
| Columbus Junction Community Development Center | Community Development Projects |
| Carson Chin Baptist Church | Soccer Field |
| Columbus Community School District | Adopt an Instrument Program |
| Columbus Softball Corp | Addition of Soccer field to West Field complex |
| Friends of Port Louisa Nat’l Wildlife Refuge | Promotion, Events, Visitor Amenities, & Ambassador Training |
| Louisa Development Group | Leadership Development |
| Louisa Development Group | Promotion of Tourism |
| Morning Sun Volunteer Fire Dept. | ATV & Trailer for grass fires |
| Louisa County Public Health | Durable medical Equipment Replenish Loan Closet |
Contact Us
Paula Buckman
Executive Director
Email: pbuckman@louisacomm.net
Community Foundation of Louisa County
PO Box 34 Morning Sun, IA 52640
Phone: 319-868-4240
Email: cflc@louisacomm.net