Allamakee County Community Foundation awards over $93,000 to local nonprofits

The Allamakee County Community Foundation awarded $93,503 to area nonprofits through its 2020 grant cycle. Though the annual award ceremony has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofits will receive checks now to continue their work serving the community.

"Many current needs and activities in our communities are driven by the pandemic, and our nonprofits are working to address those as well as ongoing needs,” said Betty Steege, foundation coordinator. “When our community begins recovering, these projects led by nonprofits will play a role in restoring normalcy and vibrancy to our communities and the lives of Allamakee County residents."

The Foundation receives funds each year from the State of Iowa County Endowment Program. Seventy-five percent of the money received is granted out, while 25% is maintained in a permanent endowment with the income to be distributed in future years.

Donors who give to endowments may benefit from the Endow Iowa 25% State Tax Credit in addition to federal charitable income tax deductions. For more information about giving to local nonprofits through the Community Foundation, contact Steege at 563-586-2046 or steebo@acegroup.cc.

Grants were awarded to: 

New Albin Improvement League — $18,000
New Albin Park Improvement/Splash Pad Project

Waterville Community Center — $18,000
Heating System Improvements

City of Lansing — $18,000
Lansing City Pool Renovation

Allamakee New Beginnings, Inc. — $10,000
Delivery Truck to Distribute Local Foods

Northeast Iowa Area Community Action Corporation — $5,500
Allamakee County Crisis Fund Program

City of Postville Police Department — $5,660
Postville Police Protection Equipment 

Lansing Fire Department — $5,000
Skid Unit for Gator

Northeast Iowa Community College Foundation — $4,400
Waukon Center Summer Camps

City of Harpers Ferry Volunteer Fire Department — $7,943
High Angle Rescue Equipment

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois — $1,000
Leadership and Character Building for Girls