Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County Grant

Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Amount: More than US $1,000
Last Updated: October 20, 2025

Summary

The Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County, established by the Jaspers Family with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, aims to enhance life in Worth County, Iowa. Grants are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities, focusing on areas such as arts, education, community betterment, health, and environmental welfare. The fund prioritizes projects that demonstrate community need and sustainability, with a minimum request of $1,000 and approximately $45,000 available for funding.

Overview

NOTE: Please contact our office to discuss the project’s eligibility prior to submitting a proposal. About the Worth County Community Foundation The establishment of the Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa was made possible by the Jaspers Family. Maynard and Marjory Jaspers were long-time successful business owners in Worth County. They had three sons with no heirs. At his death, Donald Jaspers donated the proceeds from the combined estates of the Jaspers Family to provide charitable support for Worth County. What We Fund The Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County will provide grants to improve life in Worth County, Iowa. The Foundation wants to help develop communities where people want to live, work, play  and stay. Areas of giving are: Arts & CultureCommunity BettermentEducation and Youth DevelopmentEnvironmental and Animal WelfareHealthHuman Services Groups, projects, or initiatives that do not meet the above eligibility requirements may submit a request through a fiscal sponsor. Fiscal sponsors must be classified as a 501(c)(3) or a government entity. The Foundation prefers that the fiscal sponsor’s mission closely align with the sponsored project. Fiscal Sponsors will be legally and financially responsible for any grant funds that are awarded. Review Criteria Applications will be reviewed and scored on the following elements: Organization – The overall health of the organization and how the application reflects the organization’s capability for fulfilling the request.Feasibility – The probability the request will be successful, including the organization’s level of staff/volunteers and collaboration with community partners.Community Need and Outcomes – The need for the request and how the proposed outcomes impact the community/county.Collaboration – The level of collaboration for the project’s success with other organizations, community members, and/or government entities.Request Budget – The details of the budget and the ability to secure and/or leverage other funding sources, including in-kind services. Funding Priorities The Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County Review Committee places high priority on funding projects that: Address a community-based need, demonstrate broad community support, and benefit the community/county as a whole.Show the organization’s ability to leverage funding and support from other sources, with budgets clearly showing all matching funds for the request.Maximize community resources through cooperation and collaboration with other organizations in the community and avoid replication of services, programs, or projects. Reflect organization and staff’s capacity to achieve the desired results of the request. Show sustainability without additional long-term financial commitments from the Jaspers Family Foundation Fund. Amount The minimum request amount is $1000. This fund has approximately $45,000 to award.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government entities in Worth County. Organizations must provide benefits to the people of the Worth County and must meet the following criteria in order to apply for a grant:Classified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or be a government entity. Tax-exempt organizations classified as other than 501(c)(3) are also eligible if the project is deemed charitable;current with all state and federal reporting requirements, such as filing of 990 forms; and have no past due grant reports for previous Jaspers Family Foundation Fund/Worth County Community Foundation grants.One application per organization: exceptions may be made for government entities or Fiscal Sponsors.Requests for capital projects (roof repair, building renovations, etc.) must be for structures located in Worth County.

Ineligibility

Applications for fireworks or related projects are not eligible.Requests that include or require participation in inherently religious activities such as religious worship, instruction, or proselytization or activities that promote specific religious doctrine are not eligible.Requests for funds that are to be re-granted or re-distributed by the applicant will not be supported.Requests for political/lobbying activities or for debt repayment/reduction are not eligible.