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Allamakee County Community Foundation
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The Allamakee County Community Foundation (ACCF) was formed in 2005 as an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. The founding members of the organization had a vision to ensure that our community's charitable programs were supported now- and in the future. We work together with many individuals, families, business, and organizations to establish endowment funds that will provide grant awards for years to come.
Our Mission
Our mission is to improve the quality of life in Allamakee County by:
- Increasing charitable giving by encouraging people to give back to their hometowns.
- Establishing permanent community endowments and protecting and growing them through prudent investment and effective stewardship.
- Identifying needs and priorities in Allamakee County and providing financial support to address them.
- Serving as a leader that identifies challenges and opportunities, and brings people together to work for the achievement of common goals.
Grants
Allamakee County Community Foundation Grants
Each year the Allamakee County Community Foundation accepts applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grant shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Allamakee County, Iowa. Entities that have a 501(c)3 designation by the Internal Revenue Service or schools or municipalities are eligible to apply for these funds. Non-profit groups may apply for up to $20,000 for their projects. Learn more and apply for this grant »
Allamakee County Community Foundation "Emerging Needs" Mini Grants
The Allamakee County Community Foundation (ACCF) is now accepting applications for their new mini-grant program. The ACCF “Emerging Needs” Mini-Grant Fund was created to address funding needs for community projects outside of the regular grant cycle. Learn more and apply for this grant »
Funds
| Alice Hermeier Foundation Endowment | Give Now |
| Allamakee County Community Foundation Endowment Fund | Learn More | Give Now |
| Allamakee County Community Foundation Seeds for Success | Give Now |
| Allamakee County Disaster Assistance Fund | Give Now |
| Allamakee County Fund for After School Programs | Learn More | Give Now |
| Allamakee Scholarship Fund | Learn More | Give Now |
| Bresnahan & McCullough Family Endowment | Give Now |
| Coach Gene & Pat Klinge Endowment for Waukon Youth | Give Now |
| Dave & Sheri Herold Education Endowment | Give Now |
| Dr. Richard Hermeier Fund for Waukon HS Athletics | Give Now |
| Dr. Steven & Stefanie Perkins Education & Healthcare Endowment | Give Now |
| Driftless Area Education and Visitor Center | Give Now |
| Driftless Area Education and Visitor Center Non-Endowed Fund | Give Now |
| Gene & Kathleen Milewsky Endowment for MFL/Mar-Mac DFS | Give Now |
| Harpers Ferry Boosters Inc. Endowment | Learn More | Give Now |
| Herold and Kriener Family Legacy Fund | Learn More | Give Now |
| Kee High Scholarship Endowment Fund | Give Now |
| Keeland Endowment for Early Childhood Education | Give Now |
| Mark & Vicki Donhowe Scholarship Fund for NICC | Give Now |
| Mary Ament - TASC Endowment | Give Now |
| Mental Health Today Matt Howe Tribute Endowment | Learn More | Give Now |
| New Albin Fire Department Endowment | Learn More | Give Now |
| New Albin Library Endowment | Learn More | Give Now |
| Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative Endowment Fund | Learn More | Give Now |
| Northeast Iowa Resource, Conservation and Development (RC&D) Endowment | Learn More | Give Now |
| Our Savior's Lutheran Endowment (Lansing) | Give Now |
| Postville Dollars for Scholars Endowment | Give Now |
| Red Rixen & Dr. Jim Rixen Scholarship | Give Now |
| Rev. Curtis Webster Memorial Endowment for Allamakee Scholarship Fund | Give Now |
| Rosella Sando Endowment for Allamakee Scholarship Fund | Give Now |
| Saint Patrick School Endowment Fund | Give Now |
| The Dr. Ray Hermeier Endowed Fund for Waukon | Give Now |
| Veterans Memorial Healthcare Foundation Endowment for Education, Recruitment & Retention | Learn More | Give Now |
| Waukon Parks and Recreation Endowment | Learn More | Give Now |
Transfer of Wealth
Iowa Transfer of Wealth
Between the years of 2000-2049, Iowa can expect to see $531.7 billion transfer from one generation to the next through probate estates. In 2020 through 2029 alone, $98.25 billion is expected to pass to heirs.
Allamakee County Transfer of Wealth
During years 2020-2029, $404 million is expected to transfer from one generation to the next through probate estates. Between 2000-2050, the estimated transfer is $2.1 billion.
| Transfer of Wealth | Allamakee County | State of Iowa |
| 2020-2029 | $ 404 million | $ 98.25 billion |
| 2000-2049 | $ 2.1 billion | $ 531.7 billion |
If just five percent of the projected transfer could be invested between now and 2050 at the Community Foundation in an endowment, nearly $105 million would be secured forever. Figuring a 4.25% grant payout, an estimated $4.4 million could be available annually to improve the quality of life in our community and secure our future.
For more information, please contact: ACCF Coordinator Betty Steege at 563-586-2046 or Director of Affiliate Foundations, MJ Smith, at 563-880-9992.
