The Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County held its 2024 grant awards celebration at the Worth County Extension Office on January 16, announcing the distribution of $50,598 to 11 projects of organizations serving Worth County through its 2024 grant cycle.

“The Jaspers family’s generosity and legacy live on through this fund and the impacts it is creating by supporting nonprofits working to make a difference in Worth County communities,” said Terry Gaumer, charitable advisor with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa.

Grant recipient organization, project the grant will fund, and grant amount is listed below by funding area.

Arts & Culture:

• Bolan Schoolhouse & Cultural Center – Historic House Accessibility - $7,000
• Worth County Historical Society – Building Updates - $3,020

Community Betterment

• Worth County ISU Extension – Rising Star Interns Project - $8,000

Education & Youth Development

• City of Northwood – Park & Rec, Baseball/Softball Equipment - $4,096
• North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom – Bringing the Farm to the Classroom in Worth County - $9,223

Environment & Animal Welfare

• N-Compass, Inc. – Iowa Project AWARE 2025 - $2,000

Health

• Lutheran Retirement Home – Adjustable Height Beds and Mattresses - $5,000

Human Service

• Crisis Intervention Service – Technology Update & Access - $1,259
• Elderbridge Agency on Aging – Client Assistance - $5,000
• Families Helping Families of Iowa – Hope for Children in Foster Care Worth County - $1,000
• Food Bank of Iowa – Feeding Worth County - $5,000

The establishment of the Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa was made possible by the Jaspers Family. Maynard and Marjory Jaspers were long-time successful business owners in Worth County. They had three sons with no heirs. At his death, Donald Jaspers donated the proceeds from the combined estates of the Jaspers Family to provide charitable support for Worth County. These grants would not be possible without the family’s generosity and vision for a stronger Worth County.

Grants from the Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government entities in Worth County. Grant selections are made in an effort to create a better quality of life for people in Worth County. The Worth County Community Foundation committee, consisting of local volunteers, reviews the applications from charitable organizations serving their community. More information about this grant opportunity can be found at www.cfneia.org/jaspersfamilyfoundationfund.