News & Updates

Stay up to date with our latest announcements and updates. Our blog provides regular updates, enhancements, and other news related to HCCEF.

United in Community

The Church Women United Thrift Store in Iowa Falls is filled with volunteers and donations from the community, each with their own story. However, these stories extend beyond where an item came from or where it might go. Together, volunteers and shoppers alike are helping transform everyday items into lasting community impact.

HCCEF Celebrates 20 Years

The Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation held a 20-year celebration November 13, at Timbers Edge Wedding and Event Centre.Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation board president, Joan Schuller, addresses attendees at the HCCEF 20 Year Celebration, "For...

Sups hear HCCEF update

Tam Elerding, Program Director for Hardin County Community Endowment Foudation (HCCEF), took to the podium and told the supervisors "I have lots of good news" during Wednesday's meeting.Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation Program Director Tam Elerding updated...

Nearly a Decade of Growth

Can you believe the Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation has been around for TWENTY years? We couldn’t have done it without some incredible people, including Dr. Zak Stoulil. Dr. Zak has served on the Foundation’s Advisory Board for the past nine years. (Did...

2025 Wilma Meyer Trust Recipients

From Wilma Marie Meyer Trust 2022: A bequest in a portion of the Trust Estate to Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation as an endowed gift, the income from which shall be used to support community improvement projects in the community of Iowa Falls, Iowa. In the...

2025 Community Endowment Fund Recipients

The County Endowment Fund Program was established in 2004 by the Iowa State Legislature in HF 2302 and implementation began in 2005. The County Endowment Fund Program is separate from the Endow Iowa Tax Credit program. Through the County Endowment Fund Program, a...

2025 Hardin County Arts and Culture Endowment Recipients

The Hardin County Arts and Culture Endowment was established in 2010, in partnership with the Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation (HCCEF). Thanks to the vision and action of a group Hardin County citizens, this endowment ensures continuous support for the...

2025 Schiller Fund Recipients

2016—In accordance with the provisions of the Endow Iowa legislation, distributions of up to, but not exceeding five percent (5%) of the Fund Property balance as of December 31st of the previous year will be made each year to charitable organizations in the Iowa...

2024 Community Grant and Arts & Culture Grant Recipients

2024 Community Grant and Arts & Culture Grant RecipientsThe 2024 Community Grant and Arts & Culture Grant recipients list has been announced by the Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation.   All recipients must attend Awards Night on April 4th to...

2024 Schiller Fund Recipients

The Schiller Fund has officially revealed the recipients of their grants for this year. A total of $261,800 was allocated to various community projects, showcasing the foundation's commitment to giving back. The selection process was undoubtedly challenging, with 32...
2025 Schiller Fund Recipients

2025 Schiller Fund Recipients

2016—In accordance with the provisions of the Endow Iowa legislation, distributions of up to, but not exceeding five percent (5%) of the Fund Property balance as of December 31st of the previous year will be made each year to charitable organizations in the Iowa...

2024 Schiller Fund Recipients

2024 Schiller Fund Recipients

The Schiller Fund has officially revealed the recipients of their grants for this year. A total of $261,800 was allocated to various community projects, showcasing the foundation's commitment to giving back. The selection process was undoubtedly challenging, with 32...

Charitable Investment Partners Program

Charitable Investment Partners Program

Helping your clients establish a charitable fund through the Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation is easy with the Charitable Investment Partners program.   This program allows your clients to establish funds at the Foundation while you continue to manage...

Charitable Solutions

Charitable Solutions

Professional Advisor Resources As you work with clients to meet their charitable and financial goals, the Community Foundation is here to work alongside you. Below you will find resources on ways we can work together, unique opportunities available through the...

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