The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, a nonprofit that connects charities with donors, distributed more than $62.1 million to more than 3,260 organizations in 2023. The donations came from more than $79 million in gifts from Iowans.

“The Community Foundation provides personalized resources and expertise to maximize charitable giving, shaping strong communities and providing leadership to our nonprofit

sector,” said Susan Fitzsimmons, board chair. “The success of the organization speaks to the generosity of those who call our communities home and the trust they place in the Community Foundation to catalyze transformational change.”

In a prepared statement, the organization listed other key achievements from 2023. A few highlights are listed below:

• The Community Foundation’s net assets under administration are more than
• $936 million as of December 31, 2023.
• 105 new charitable funds were established in 2023, for a total of 2,543 funds under administration.
• Nearly 200 individuals attended DonorConnect events to learn about community needs and opportunities.
• Served as the host foundation providing support for affiliate community foundations in 46 counties and communities throughout Iowa.

The foundation will reveal a new five-year strategy and report on the previous years’ outcomes at its annual luncheon on Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. at the Community ChoiceConvention Center, 833 5th Avenue, Des Moines. Registration is now open and can be found by visiting the Community Foundation events page.