The Foundation for the Future of Delaware County (FFDC) 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, businesses, and organizations to establish endowment funds that will provide grant awards for years to come.
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Past Editions:
08/25/2017 - Petersburg native Ed Geers leaves a legacy for his community
02/17/2017 - Small Miracles: Helping Hungry Kids
11/04/2016 - Keith and Sherry Kramer: A Vision for Tomorrow's Youth
08/26/2016 - ISU Study: Delaware Co. Probated Estates Now Average $668K
06/10/2016 - FFDC News: Celebrating 10 years of growing Delaware County
| Aarron Kimball Pride in Science Endowment | Give Now |
| Abby Osterhaus Memorial Endowment Fund | Give Now |
| ABC (Agriculture-Business-Commitment) Endowment for Ed-Co | Give Now |
| Andrea Bockenstedt Live Your Life Endowment | Give Now |
| Bill Skinner Scholarship Endowment for West Delaware High School | Give Now |
| Community Fund to Rebuild Lake Delhi | Give Now |
| Delaware County Disaster Recovery Fund | Give Now |
| Delaware County Historical Society Endowment | Give Now |
| Delhi Evergreen Cemetery Endowment | Learn More | Give Now |
| Delhi Public Library Endowment | Give Now |
| Earlville United Parish Endowment | Give Now |
| Edgewood Housing Endowment Fund | Give Now |
| F. Day and Donna Welterlen Family Endowment | Give Now |
| Fairview Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust Fund | Give Now |
| First Presbyterian Church Endowment | Give Now |
| Foundation for the Future of Delaware County Emerging Needs Fund | Give Now |
| Foundation for the Future of Delaware County Endowment Fund | Learn More | Give Now |
| Foundation for the Future of Delaware County Seeds for Success | Give Now |
| Good Neighbor Society (Good Neighbor Home & The Meadows) Endowment Fund | Give Now |
| Greater Delaware County Community Foundation Affiliate Fund | Give Now |
| Greater Delaware County Community Foundation Endowment | Give Now |
| Greeley Fire Department Endowment Fund | Learn More | Give Now |
| Joan Preuss Scholarship for ED-CO High School | Give Now |
| Keith & Sherry Kramer Donor-Advised Endowment | Give Now |
| Keith and Sherry Kramer Endowment | Give Now |
| Keith Wilgenbusch Scholarship Endowment | Give Now |
| Larry & Jean Gritton Scholarship Endowment Fund | Give Now |
| Larry Tinker FFA Scholarship Endowment | Give Now |
| Manchester Public Library Endowment Fund | Give Now |
| Maquoketa Valley Alliance Donor-Advised Fund | Give Now |
| Maquoketa Valley Dollars for Scholars | Learn More | Give Now |
| Maquoketa Valley Dollars for Scholars Non-Endowed Fund | Give Now |
| Regional Medical Center Endowment | Learn More | Give Now |
| Richard & Mabel Ashline Scholarship Endowment | Give Now |
| Sherman Scholarship Non-Endowed Fund | Give Now |
| Small Miracles Endowed Fund | Give Now |
| Spanky's Endowment Fund | Give Now |
| The Edgewood Future Fund | Give Now |
| Virgil & Carlyn Hunt Family Endowment Fund | Give Now |
| West Delaware Business Scholarship Endowment | Give Now |
| West Delaware School District Endowment Fund | Give Now |
| West Delaware STEM Endowment | Give Now |
The mission of the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County (FFDC) is to bridge the county’s needs with responsive giving.
Entrusted with this responsibility, we have a four-part mission to:
Each year the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County 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 Delaware 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. To learn more, call Bev Rahe at 563.927.3325. Learn more about this grant.
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 2010 through 2019 alone, $74.43 billion is expected to pass to heirs.
Delaware County Transfer of Wealth
During years 2010-2019, $ 431 million is expected to transfer from one generation to the next through probate estates. Over the next 50 years, the estimated transfer of $2.9 billion.
| Transfer of Wealth | Delaware County | State of Iowa |
| 2010-2019 | $ 431 million | $ 74.43 billion |
| 2000-2049 | $ 2.9 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 $145 million would be secured forever. Figuring a five percent grant payout, an estimated $7.3 million could be available annually to improve the quality of life in our community and secure our future.
For more information, please contact: FFDC Executive Director Bev Rahe at 563-927-3325 or Dir. of Affiliate Foundations, M.J. Smith at 563-880-9992
