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TOGETHER WE ARE GROWING
The North Lee Community Foundation (NLCF) and the Keokuk Area Community Foundation (KACF) are honored to announce the receipt of a significant estate gift from the Sandrock Trust, established by longtime community supporters Dr. Austin Sandrock and Carole Wallis - Sandrock. Beginning in 2026, the gift will directly increase funding for The North Lee Community Foundation Grant Fund and The Lofton-Eichacker Grant Fund of the Keokuk Area Community Foundation, providing an additional $400,000 annually to nonprofit organizations and schools throughout the greater Tri-State area.
NORTH LEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT FUND RECIPIENTS
The North Lee Community Foundation Grant Fund Recipients for 2025:
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Adventist Community Service Center
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Community Action of Southeast Iowa
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Domestic Violence Intervention Program
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Fort Madison Community School District
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Fort Madison Family YMCA
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Fort Madison Food Pantry
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Friends of Shimek State Forest Equestrian Trails
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Iowa Community Care Foundation
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Keokuk Garden Club
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Keokuk Saddle Club
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Old Fort Preservation, Inc.
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The Salvation Army of Lee County
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Three Rivers Conservation Foundation
2026 ENDOW IOWA TAX CREDITS AVAILABLE 1.21.2026
The Endow Iowa Tax Credit program was created to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of this state through increased philanthropic activity by encouraging new investments to existing community foundations across Iowa. Those who give to a permanently endowed fund at North Lee Community Foundation are eligible to receive a 25% state of Iowa tax credit for their gift. Community members who give are also able to take advantage of the tax credits in conjunction with federal tax deductions.
LEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT CHARITABLE FUND
In 2022, North Lee Community Foundation and Keokuk Area Community Foundation made a commitment to assist Lee County and the Lee County Supervisors with a fundraising campaign for the proposed new Lee County Health Department and EMS building. With support from donors, the Foundations has worked quietly with a campaign to raise up to $1,000,000.
2026 HELLMAN IMPACT GRANTS
The Keokuk Area Community Foundation, North Lee Community Foundation, and Lee County Charitable Fund announced the recipients of the 2026 Hellman Lee County IMPACT Grants during a press conference held Tuesday at Fat Jimmy's Smokehouse in Montrose. A total of $225,200 was awarded to six organizations
OUR INVESTMENT PARTNER - PILOT GROVE SAVINGS BANK
The North Lee Community Foundation takes its role as a financial leader very seriously. Assets are held in trust and carefully monitored by Pilot Grove Investment Services to insure growth and stability. By preserving, protecting our assets, we can continue to provide and inspire our community’s good works.