More than $145,000 Granted to Cass County Community Projects
April 25th, 2024 by Ric Hanson
The Cass County Community Foundation awarded $145,696.77 to Cass County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Spring 2024 Grant Cycle.
The following organizations are Spring 2024 Grant Recipients:
| Organization | Project | Grant amount |
| American Legion Post 508 | Bathroom remodel | $5,000.00 |
| Anita Health and Wellness Center | Cardio equipment | $5,349.99 |
| Anita Volunteer Fire Association | Stryker cot | $15,000.00 |
| Ann W. Wickman Child Development Center | Improvements/updates for quality care | $10,000.00 |
| Atlantic Parks & Recreation | Atlantic swimming pool equipment | $5,000.00 |
| Atlantic Rock Island Society Enterprise | Replace upper-level windows | $15,000.00 |
| Cass County 4-H Rabbit Department | New tables for rabbit cages | $5,000.00 |
| Cass County Drone Team | Equipment expansion | $3,000.00 |
| Cass County Historical | Bathroom revision and renovation (two) | $5,000.00 |
| Griswold Fire Dept. | Portable ground monitor | $4,855.39 |
| Griswold Rescue | Cardiac monitor mounts | $3,800.00 |
| Griswold Youth Sports Complex, Inc. | Upgrades | $4,855.39 |
| Healthy Cass County – Grow Another Row | Mollett Park community garden hydrants | $3,000.00 |
| Lewis Public Library | Mobile adult section book shelving | $4,500.00 |
| Marne Fire and Rescue Association | New firefighter PPE | $8,700.00 |
| Massena Childcare | Massena childcare | $11,318.00 |
| Massena Public Library | Outdoor improvements/mural & hardscape | $3,000.00 |
| Nishna Valley Family YMCA | Quality pool air | $15,000.00 |
| SHIFT ATL | Atlantic community splash pad | $5,000.00 |
| Trivium Life Services | Fresh Start fund | $2,000.00 |
| Vision Atlantic | Vision Atlantic Child Development Center | $11,318.00 |
All grantees met the criteria as Cass County nonprofit agencies or organizations with charitable missions supporting community needs in the areas of civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services.
Only organizations providing services in Cass County were eligible to apply. To inquire about donating to the Cass County Community Foundation, please contact the Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa staff or any board member listed below. Gifts to permanently endowed funds through the Cass County Community Foundation may be eligible to receive a 25% Endow Iowa Tax Credit.
Advisory board members of the Cass County Community Foundation are Kristi Burg, Gaylord Schelling, Sue Hunt, Sandy Bierbaum, Justin D. Hockenberry, and Mike Tibken.
For information about donating or establishing an individual foundation/fund, please contact Sarah Beth Ray, Iowa Foundations Advisor, at 800-794-3458 or sarahbeth@omahafoundation.org.
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