Five non-profit agencies in Audubon County have received grants from the Audubon County Community Foundation (ACCF) amounting to more than $107,700. The organizations received their checks at noon today (Friday), at the Rose Theater, in Audubon. Those organizations had submitted their grant application requests to the ACCF by the February 1st deadline. All grantees met the criteria as Audubon County non-profit agencies with charitable missions in the areas of civic, cultural, health, education and social services. Only organizations providing services in Audubon County were eligible for the grants.

Among the grant recipients was:

• The Audubon County Community Cinema, which received $50,000 for interior and exterior renovations of an historic building.
• The Audubon County Recreation Foundation and Exira Community Club, each received $20,000 for the construction of a recreation center building in Audubon and Phase 3 to add a storage area and new entrance, respectively.
• The Audubon County Agricultural Society received a $10,000 grant to add a permanent concession stand and restrooms to the Audubon County Fairgrounds.
• And, the Audubon County Conservation Club received a grant amounting to $7,719, for the building of a maintenance workshop and storage facility.

For information about donating or establishing an individual foundation, call Dennis Nissen, Iowa Foundations Director, a 1-800-794-3458.