CFHC Foundation Board Annual Awards Events, 2026
In 2005, community leaders came together with a remarkable vision and commitment to create a local community foundation to connect our communities with resources that would address current and emerging needs and grow the future of Hancock County. They recognized that we need a foundation that would stand as a pillar of partnership to provide sustainable support for organizations and community wide initiatives, work collaboratively with community partners to instill systematic change and serve our generous neighbors who want to support their communities through charitable giving. These leaders recognized what we still know to be true – when we work together, we can make the most impact to improve the quality of life in Hancock County.
Currently, the foundation holds more than 180 different funds established by individuals, families, and nonprofit agencies to benefit Hancock County, Iowa. Since its founding in 2005, the foundation has served the needs of this area and the wishes of our donors through personalized service, financial stewardship, local expertise, and community leadership.
The Community Foundation of Hancock County does more than simply distributing grants that advance charitable activities. It also identifies current and emerging issues, stimulates resources to address those needs and helps Hancock County prepare for the future.
The Community Foundation of Hancock County has two primary functions:
To receive, manage and distribute funds made available by the Iowa County Endowment Fund legislation for the benefit of Hancock County communities and organizations.
To provide a means for donors to make gifts that address the challenges and issues confronting Hancock County communities and organizations now and in the future.
Our mission is to foster private giving, strengthen service providers and improve conditions of our communities. To these ends, the Foundation will promote endowment building, community, grantmaking, organizational collaboration, and public leadership for the benefit of Hancock County.
Back row, Left to right : Patti Hanson, JoAnn Burgardt, Jill Kramer, Sioux Lawton, Bonnie Wilhite
Front row, Left to right : Ray Bassett, Ellen Tusha (Director), Courtney Weiskamp, Doug Weiland, Pete Gau, Dave Abele
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues…we’re simply better together.
The Community Foundation of Hancock County has partnered with CFGDM for years so you can focus on the joy of supporting the causes you care about in ways that fit your needs, while we ensure the administrative details of giving are taken care of at the highest standard.
This combination of local leadership and grantmaking decisions with the professional administration and resources of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, helps to benefit the local Hancock County community.
Thank you for your interest in supporting County Foundation of Hancock County. By completing the Board of Directors application, the Foundation will learn more about your strengths, personal attributes and interest in community philanthropy.
