Iowa Community Affiliate Network
The Iowa Community Affiliate Network (Iowa C.A.N.) is a collaboration of the Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation (IADG CF) and the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. Iowa C.A.N. is a collaboration of 39 county and community foundations from across Iowa. They come together to learn and share ideas to help grow and strengthen local philanthropic initiatives.
The Iowa General Assembly passed legislation allowing nearly one percent of state gaming revenues to be shared among counties without gaming facilities. This legislation has spurred a wave of community interest and philanthropic awareness.
Over $31 million dollars has been granted among the Iowa C.A.N. affiliates for community betterment projects. The local impact has been significant with improved health care initiatives, efforts in education, main street improvements and various other projects. Assets & Endowments of the Iowa C.A.N. Affiliate Network presently total over $169 million.
Rand Fisher, President of IADG and IADG CF commented, "This is truly a "grass-roots" effort and local leadership within each county is springing forward to engage their communities in philanthropic efforts. Every county is in control of their own destiny."
The following county groups are working with IADG CF and Iowa C.A.N.:
