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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...
