Affiliate Advisory Board
The Affiliate Advisory Board of the Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation operates under the auspices of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, a community foundation that has been duly certified as compliant with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.
How You Can Get Involved
Call (641) 373-1379 to Donate Or Contact Us to get Involved
BOARD MEMBERS
Christie Pence, Secretary
Steve Cox, Treasurer
Deb Crosser, Hardin County Economic Development Director
Darwin Miller, Ex-Officio Member
Tam Elerding, Program Director
April 2025 HCCEF Affiliate Advisory Board
Areas
NORTHWEST
Jody Anderson
Carie Goodknight
Duane Harding
Taylor Nederhoff
NORTHEAST
Joan Schuller
Marjean Clemons
HARDIN COUNTY EDD
Deb Crosser
SOUTHWEST
Jean Miller
Marshall Simmerman
SOUTHEAST
Steve Cox
Christie Pence
Dr. Zak Stoulil
Cari Teske
EX-OFFICIO
Mark Hamilton
Darwin Miller
Larry Wolf
Raising the quality of life throughout Hardin County since 2005
Initiatives Supported
Million Dollars Raised
Years Serving Hardin County
What We Do
The Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation seeks to raise the quality of life throughout Hardin County by fostering philanthropy, connecting donors to area needs and building community partnerships. Based on the American virtues of volunteerism and philanthropy, the Foundation fosters a legacy of support for the people of Hardin County by making grants to not-for-profit organizations working in the areas of arts and culture, community development, education, environment, health, and human services.
Since its inception, the Foundation has built its endowment assets to more than $3 million and awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarships and grants to nonprofit agencies serving the residents of Hardin County.
Our Mission
To promote charitable giving, to build permanent endowment funds for Hardin County, and to address a broad range of community issues through active leadership and grant-making.
Become a Sponsor. Get Involved.
By working with the Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation, you can improve the quality of life throughout Hardin County by providing ongoing support to charitable organizations or causes that have meaning to you; whether you act now, create a lasting legacy or decide to do both!
Get in Touch. Get Involved.
Contact Us: If you have any questions, feedback, or inquiries, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can fill out the contact form on our website, which includes options to submit your message or request support. We strive to respond to all inquiries promptly and provide the assistance you need.