Investing In our Communities since 1956
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa is a place of connection where generosity and community action meet to create powerful impacts improving the quality of life for all people.
Since 1956, we have been a catalyst for transformational change by investing in nonprofit organizations and helping donors meet the needs of their communities. We are a trusted partner and leader when help is needed in developing key community solutions. Today, CFNEIA carries out its mission in 20 Iowa counties to create equitable places where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Our People
One of the key reasons to work with a community foundation is the people. We are a professional team with community expertise and a passion for helping people and organizations reach their goals.
Meet our teamOur Financial Approach
We’re committed to transparency and invite you to learn more about our financial standing and investment performance.
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Learn moreMission & Values
Our Mission
To inspire people and connect resources to enrich our communities.
Our Vision
A vibrant region of thriving people.
Our Values
Collaboration is essential.
We believe the most innovative ideas for addressing the community’s challenges come from within the community.
We will develop deep connections with the communities we serve to create impacts leading to transformational change.
We will develop deep connections with the communities we serve to create impacts leading to transformational change.
Equity is not optional.
We believe everyone must have an equitable opportunity to thrive.
We will work to dismantle barriers to equity with an intentional focus on advancing racial equity to create an inclusive and just society for all people.
We will work to dismantle barriers to equity with an intentional focus on advancing racial equity to create an inclusive and just society for all people.
Leadership is a responsibility.
We believe we must boldly take the lead on important community issues.
We will ensure the resources entrusted to us support changemaking organizations and that we champion ideas and actions to make our communities better for all people.
We will ensure the resources entrusted to us support changemaking organizations and that we champion ideas and actions to make our communities better for all people.
Trust is earned.
We believe we have a responsibility to address the power dynamics and inequities present in philanthropy.
We will earn the trust of our community by taking actions rooted in authentic listening, clear communication, fiscal integrity and sustainability, and a commitment to transparency.
We will earn the trust of our community by taking actions rooted in authentic listening, clear communication, fiscal integrity and sustainability, and a commitment to transparency.
Our Financial Approach
CFNEIA stewards the charitable assets in your fund so that they are ready to help you make a positive impact through grantmaking, whether your plan is to recommend grants immediately or over the course of years. The CFNEIA team is grateful to be a partner in your philanthropy.
When you choose to invest your charitable funds with us, you’re choosing world-class investment managers and strategies. All investments are overseen by our experienced investment committee, staff, and investment consulting firm.
CFNEIA is committed to transparency and an independent, professional accounting firm annually audits our financial statements. The firm presents financial statements for approval to the Board of Directors and its Investment Committee, a group of industry professionals and financially savvy community leaders.
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Employee Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6060414.
2023 990 FormWhen you choose to invest your charitable funds with us, you’re choosing world-class investment managers and strategies. All investments are overseen by our experienced investment committee, staff, and investment consulting firm.
CFNEIA is committed to transparency and an independent, professional accounting firm annually audits our financial statements. The firm presents financial statements for approval to the Board of Directors and its Investment Committee, a group of industry professionals and financially savvy community leaders.
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Employee Identification Number (EIN) is 42-6060414.
2022 990 Form
2021 990 Form
Investment Performance
Our investment strategy is designed to preserve the principal of our funds over the long term and to meet payout requirements consistent with grantmaking needs.
2024 Investment Performance report (unaudited)Quarterly Investment Performance ReportInvestment Policy
Our policies allow us to be here for good today and forever.
Investment PolicySpending PolicyRead Our Impact Report
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Download ReportMeeting the Highest Standards in Philanthropy
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa is accredited with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®—the highest standards for philanthropic excellence.
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