We help our donors find unique and meaningful ways to support the causes and communities they care about, which also earn them generous tax benefits.
Donors
Community
We serve as a community catalyst and connector to help address our county’s most pressing issues.
Nonprofits
We strengthen our community’s nonprofit organizations by building endowments and giving financial support through grants.
Partners in Philanthropy
The Community Foundation of Johnson County was formed on the belief that by working together, we are powerful agents for change. Together, we will achieve this goal and we will enhance the quality of life of every resident of Johnson County by fostering countywide philanthropy.
Connecting Those Who Care
$36 Million
Assets
With Those Who Need
$17 Million
Grants
$7,128,600
TOTAL DONATIONS FY19
$1,852,000
TOTAL GRANTS FY19
0
GRANTS AWARDED FY19
0
NON-PROFIT AGENCIES FY19
Profiles of
Giving
Nick and Laura Bergus are long-time supporters of the Community Foundation of Johnson County. They hold two donor-advised funds at…
Learn MoreBecky Svatos
Becky Svatos’ impact on our community continues with the establishment of the Svatos Engineering Endowed Scholarship Fund at the Community…
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David and Noreen Revier’s busy lives have not slowed in retirement. As always, the Coralville couple have kept focused on…
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Emergency Response Fund Grantee Stories
The 2020 Emergency Response Grants played an integral role in our community’s recovery and resilience through the coronavirus pandemic. Particularly…
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The Iowa City Bike Library has a simple goal: to get working bicycles to those who need them. For the…
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Children all over Johnson County have been learning to “think outside the box,” thanks to a special series of events…
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