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Jan 06 2012
Iowa City Press-Citizen highlights Community Foundation
The Iowa City Press-Citizen highlighted the Community Foundation of Johnson County on its opinion page editorial and in a local news story. The Janua Read More...
Dec 29 2011
Community Foundation awards community grants
IOWA CITY – The Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC) will award more than $130,000 to 41 area nonprofit organizations. The grant award Read More...
Oct 05 2011
2011 Fall CFJC e-news update
Friends can read the Community Foundation of Johnson County Fall e-news online with the click of a mouse. The e-news includes information about the gr Read More...
May 24 2011
CFJC Golf tournament raises fun and funds
See Charity Ball Drop photos from The Gazette. Golf outing team photos. Photos from the golf outing. CORALVILLE - Dick Myers thought the day was perf Read More...
May 27 2011
New Partner joins the Community Foundation
Friends of the Animal Center Foundation is a new CFJC "Partner in Philanthropy." The nonprofit organization created an endowment fund. The n Read More...
May 02 2011
Golfers, duffers can donate to philanthropy
IOWA CITY – The Community Foundation of Johnson County is reaching out to golfers and duffers alike. The Community Foundation that supports loca Read More...
Mar 28 2011
5th annual golf outing offers new opportunities for philanthropy
IOWA CITY – Golf enthusiasts are beginning the drive with plans the fifth annual “Tee Off for Philanthropy | Team Up for Community” Read More...
Feb 08 2011
Better yourself, community
I’m fortunate to work with the Community Foundation of Johnson County’s contributors, recipients and volunteers. I’ve learned whethe Read More...
Dec 29 2010
Save-these-dates in 2011
Greater Iowa City Area Dollars for Scholars "Dam to Downtown" 10k run The 3rd Annual Greater Iowa City Area Dollars for Scholars 10k " Read More...
Mar 07 2011
CFJC to offer scholarships for women’s conference
IOWA CITY – The Community Foundation of Johnson County has partnered with the Iowa Women’s Leadership Conference to offer scholarships to Read More...
Feb 25 2011
Sutliff Bridge Authority opens endowment fund
IOWA CITY – The Sutliff Bridge Authority (SBA) has opened two new funds at the Community Foundation of Johnson County. SBA created an endowment Read More...
Jan 14 2011
Community Foundation awards $105,174 in community grants
IOWA CITY – The Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC) awarded more than $105,000 to 47 area nonprofit organizations. The grant awards we Read More...
Dec 31 2010
Theisen’s gives ‘More for Your Community’ award to CFJC
Theisen’s announced a “More for Your Community” grant to the Community Foundation of Johnson County. This is the second consecutive Read More...
Dec 28 2010
Giving to benefit community
By all reports, charitable giving is down during our national recession. But fortunately for those organizations serving the needs of individuals and Read More...
Jun 01 2011
2010 Tee Up for Philanthropy Team Up for Community
Thirty-three teams teed off to benefit the Community Foundation of Johnson County in its annual golf outing - Tee Up for Philanthropy | Team Up for Co Read More...
Jun 01 2010
Get Moving for Healthy Kids race results
Here are the 2010 Get Moving for Healthy Kids race results by age categories. Read More...
Jul 07 2010
Community Foundation issues largest grant for disaster recovery
IOWA CITY – The Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC) awarded its single largest grant since forming 10 years ago. United Way of Johnson Read More...
Jan 18 2010
From the President
In this season and in this year of recovery from challenges presented in 2008, our thoughts naturally turn to renewal and hope for new growth. Since Read More...
Jan 08 2010
Community Foundation awards $109,263 in community grants
Forty seven area nonprofit organizations received grant awards totaling $109,263 from the Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC). The grant awa Read More...
Nov 18 2009
Celebrate charitable giving in Iowa during Community Foundation Week
Community Foundation of Johnson County is helping our community. For Good . . . For Ever. IOWA CITY – Community Foundation of Johnson County Read More...
Sep 29 2009
Community Foundation director named to state board
IOWA CITY – Community Foundation of Johnson County Executive Director Mike Stoffregen was reappointed to the Iowa Council of Foundations board o Read More...
Aug 26 2009
Community Foundation grant applications due Oct. 1
IOWA CITY – The Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC) will accept grant applications for the 2010 calendar year through October 1. Gran Read More...
Jul 27 2009
Community Foundation to host grant writing workshop August 25
The Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC) will host a grant writing workshop for area nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, August 25. The works Read More...
Jul 23 2009
JJYD launches fund-raising effort to aid Johnson County children
Sadly, it's a fact. Children who are homeless or low-income are at risk to drop out of school and get into trouble. A partnership between the Johnson Read More...
Apr 02 2009
Tee Off for Philanthropy, Team Up for Community
IOWA CITY - United Way of Johnson County and the Community Foundation of Johnson County will host a third annual “Tee Off for Philanthropy, Team Read More...
Feb 19 2009
County Endowment Fund Program serves local community
IOWA CITY – The Community Foundations of Johnson County (CFJC) is leaving a lasting, positive impact and serving the community well. Johnson Co Read More...
Jan 12 2009
Community funds help spread foundation aid
More cities in Johnson County are taking advantage of a philanthropic program that aids community organizations. The Community Foundation of Johnson Read More...
Jan 09 2009
Foundation Awards Grants to Local Agencies
In the current grant cycle, more than $630,936 was distributed for flood relief and an additional $358,985 was awarded to 27 local nonprofit community organizations. The awards were presented at the organization’s annual luncheon meeting o Read More...
Jan 01 2009
Famous Iowans support Corridor flood relief
Iowa Governor Chet Culver (fourth from left) presents a $50,000 check to Mike Stoffregen (third from left), Executive Director of Community Foundation Read More...
Dec 31 2008
Giving Benefits Community Organizations, Offers Year-End Tax Benefits
Contributions to nonprofit organizations through the Community Foundation of Johnson County made prior to December 31, 2008, may be deducted from your Read More...
Dec 16 2008
Hometown hero gives technology to benefit area students
Like the Energizer bunny, area hometown heroes keep on giving to help others. Most recently, Nate Kaeding parlayed his relationship with Sony entertai Read More...
