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	COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LYON COUNTY Promoting Generosity Across the Generations . . . For good. For ever. Background: The Community Foundation of Lyon County (CFLC) is a charitable foundation created by and for the people of Lyon County to receive gifts from individuals, families, corporations, private foundations, and governmental agencies. These gifts are carefully invested and the income from endowment funds is used to make grants to public charities that best meet the needs of Lyon County. Mission: The mission of the Community Foundation of Lyon County is to enhance the overall quality of life in the county by providing opportunities for donors to leave a legacy, by building a permanent collection of endowment funds, and by making grants in response to priority community needs. Brochure Informational Powerpoint The purpose of the county-wide community foundation is to connect donors who care with causes that matter and to serve as a trusted resource for addressing issues that impact the quality of life in Lyon County. An Advisory Board representing each community and the varied interests of Lyon County is responsible for governing the Foundation. Advisory Board: Carl Petersen (County-at-Large), Chair Don Kahl (Inwood, IA), Vice-Chair Pam Hawf (Lester, IA), Secretary/Treasurer Gary Baker (Doon, IA) Rod Borer (Little Rock, IA) Josh Feucht (Larchwood, IA) Rachel Schreurs (Alvord, IA) Laura Reifers (George, IA) Randy Waagmeester (Rock Rapids, IA) The Community Foundation of Lyon County provides a simple, powerful and highly personal approach to giving. A local community foundation creates an opportunity for donors to ‘target their charitable giving at home’ and make a lasting difference in their community and county. You don’t have to be wealthy to make a difference. You can have a lasting impact on the quality of life in Lyon County, right here, right now, and for years to come. The Community Foundation serves as a vehicle to carry out the charitable objectives of donors and offers distinct advantages. You may contribute to the unrestricted Community Fund or establish a separate component fund bearing your name or a name of your choosing. All grants will be made in the name of the fund you establish. We invite you to partner with the Foundation to create a lasting legacy. Contributions may be sent to: CFLC Administrative Office, 505 Fifth Street Suite 412, Sioux City, IA 51101 There is so much more we'd like for you to know. For more information and ideas on ways to integrate your financial planning with charitable giving, ask your financial advisor or contact either Carl Petersen, Advisory Board Chair, at (712) 472-3770 or the CFLC Administrative Office at (712) 293-3303. Learn more about... Types of Funds Ways to Give Benefits to Donors Endow Iowa County Endowment Fund Legislation Community Foundation of Lyon County Grant Guidelines Application Deadline: February 1 Final Determinations: First week of April The Community Foundation of Lyon County Advisory Board is charged with carefully reviewing grant proposals and making recommendations for grants to be awarded. Grants support present and emerging needs in the areas of community betterment, education, health, arts and culture, and human services. Purpose The purpose of the LCCF grant program is to respond to present and emerging needs within Lyon County by making grants in the following areas: • Arts & Culture: Provide or increase access to theatre, music, arts, dance, museums, historical events. • Civic: Community betterment/beautification, city government, emergency services, citizen participation, parks and recreation. • Education: Early childhood development/daycare, primary, secondary, and continuing education; libraries. • Environment: Pollution control, natural resource conservation, protecting wildlife, botanic/horticultural activities. • Health: Promotion and maintenance of physical, dental and mental health; rehabilitative services, crisis intervention. • Human Services: Housing/shelter, public safety, services for the elderly, youth, families, handicapped, economically disadvantaged, minorities or other special groups. Eligibility: Grants will be made for charitable purposes to nonprofit organizations and units of local government that: • Serve Lyon County in Iowa. • Are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Evaluation Criteria - Priority consideration will generally be given to projects and programs that: • Have county-wide benefits. • Have potential for long-term impact. • Provide evidence of careful planning to address county/community needs and access county/community resources. • Show the greatest promise of leveraging additional support. A request that seeks a portion of the total support needed for the project or program will generally receive greater priority than one which looks to the CFLC as the only funding source. • Document capacity to mobilize resources including financial support, in-kind support, and a volunteer component (if applicable). • Have been developed in collaboration with other nonprofit entities or volunteer groups. • Do not duplicate existing services. Lower priority consideration will generally be given to: • Organizations awarded a grant in the previous year • One-time events • Capital campaigns • Travel Generally, requests for the following will not be given consideration: • General operating expenses • Budget deficits • Annual fund drives • Individuals • Political activities • Endowment • Religious activities • Multi-year grants Generally, grant requests ranging in size from $500 to $10,000 will be considered. Average size of grant awards has been $1,000 to $5,000. 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