June 07, 2022

Delaware County awards nonprofits awarded $90,000

From supporting the needs of local families to providing funding for community development, rural communities and nonprofits will receive much needed support thanks to the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County. The Foundation awarded nearly $90,000 in grants to area nonprofits during a June celebration in Manchester.

"We continue to prioritize projects that strengthen families through educational programs, providing basic necessities, or removing barriers to mental health,” said Nancy Preussner, donor connections coordinator. “As our community recovers, these projects led by nonprofits will play a role in restoring normalcy and vibrancy to our towns and the lives of Delaware County residents."

Grants were awarded to:

Boy Scouts of America NE Iowa Council for an automated external defibrillator (AED) and training – $2,400
City of Colesburg for new welcome signs – $3,000
City of Dundee for the Dundee Small Free Library – $300
City of Earlville Fire and Ambulance for an EMS stair chair – $3,500
City of Hopkinton for the Hopkinton Hub – $3,500
Community Childcare of Manchester for field trip transportation – $666
Delaware County Cattlemen for installation of a safety gate for beef cattle handling – $3,000
Delaware County Parents as Teachers for Regional Medical Center program – $2,000
Delaware County Pay It Forward for the Hope Gap program – $3,000
Delaware County Pay It Forward for the Christmas Hope program – $2,000
Delaware County Sheriff's Office for the Delaware and Jones County emergency response team – $4,000
Delhi Little League for baseball/softball complex netting – $4,000
Delhi United Methodist Church for an AED – $2,400
Delhi Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders for community AEDs – $2,400
Dundee Kids League Inc. for a canopy structure – $4,000
Dundee Community Club for a playground – $2,500
Edgewood-Colesburg Community Schools for the "STEAM" It Up! – $1,657
Families Helping Families of Iowa for program support for Delaware County children in foster care – $2,500
Helping Services for Youth & Families for youth mentoring – $2,500
Hartwick Lake Ski Club for dock improvements at Schram Pond – $2,500
Hopkinton Ambulance Service Organization for an AED and wall mount – $2,400
Hopkinton Public Library for Tremendous Tuesdays program – $2,045
Lutheran Services in Iowa for behavioral health intervention and therapy services – $2,500
Manchester Public Library for an AED – $2,400
Maquoketa Valley Alliance for the Hobbs Early Learning Center – $2,500
Maquoketa Valley Community School District for personal care items – $500
Maquoketa Valley Community School District for health lessons and basic supply needs – $500
Maquoketa Valley High School for the Spanish Club – $500
Operation Santa Claus – $2,500
Regional Medical Center for the obstetrics simulation lab – $5,000
Riverview Center for a Delaware County Sexual Assault Crisis Response Toolkit – $2,500
Skilled Craft Integration Program and Legacy Project in partnership with Seedorff Masonry, Inc. – $4,000
Sleep in Heavenly Peace for the Delaware County Chapter – $2,500
West Delaware Community School District for the Back to School Fair – $2,500
West Delaware High School — Metals Department for the Welding to Build a Better Tomorrow program – $4,000
West Delaware High School for special education kitchen updates – $1,233

The Foundation’s grants are made possible because of funds received 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 support local needs, contact Preussner at 563.920.5590 or ffdc@dbqfoundation.org.

To learn more about how you can make an impact on your Delaware County community, visit dbqfoundation.org/ffdc.