Nonprofits and Philanthropy

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DMARC report highlights increasing racial disparity in Des Moines metro food insecurity

A new report by DMARC shows the increasing racial disparity in Des Moines-area food pantry visitors. Graphic provided by DMARC.

The percentage of Hispanic visitors to the Des Moines Area Religious Council food pantry network …

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Wells Fargo Foundation announces $325K in new grants to Central Iowa nonprofits

The charitable arm of Wells Fargo recently announced it’s giving $325,000 in new grants to five Central Iowa nonprofits to support initiatives addressing regional needs linked to financial health, housing and small business, according to …

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ICON Center Street site receives $1 million from Casey’s

ICON Water Trails announced Monday a $1 million gift from Casey’s to support the project’s Center Street site in downtown Des Moines.

Casey’s will receive naming rights to a scenic overlook on the site, a …

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Gerdin Charitable Foundation pledges $3.5 million to Make-A-Wish Iowa

Make-A-Wish Iowa has received the largest pledged donation in its 39-year history. The nonprofit announced that North Liberty-based Gerdin Charitable Foundation has pledged a $700,000 annual match on donations made to Make-A-Wish Iowa for the …

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Variety announces grants to 81 nonprofits

Variety — the Children’s Charity has announced grants to 81 Iowa nonprofits. The grants aim to improve the lives of children in Iowa with funding for capital projects, essential medical equipment, shelters, inclusive playgrounds, Variety …

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Golf outing raises $142,000 for families of fallen construction workers

Cemen Tech and Master Builders of Iowa raised more than $142,000 during a recent golf outing for Construction Angels, a nonprofit that provides financial aid, counseling and scholarships to families of construction workers who died …

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Iowa Total Care donates $35,000 to NAMI Iowa

A $35,000 grant from Iowa Total Care will support National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Iowa events, according to a news release. Iowa Total Care, a subsidiary of Centene Corp., is one of the companies …

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World Food Prize Foundation announces 2024-25 intern class

The World Food Prize Foundation has announced 10 students who will participate in its 2024-25 internship program. The students come from Drake University, Claremont Graduate University in California, Iowa State University, Grand View University and …

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Almost 600 people volunteer during United Way’s Day of Action

Volunteers completed almost 50 projects in Central Iowa as part of United Way of Central Iowa’s Day of Action in early September, according to a news release. More than 575 volunteers worked in support of …

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The Beacon starts search for new executive director

The Beacon, a Des Moines nonprofit that helps women who have experienced trauma and systemic inequity, is starting the search for a new leader.

Melissa Vine

Current executive director, Melissa Vine, will remain at the …