John E Langhorne Leadership Grant

John E Langhorne Leadership Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Johnson County
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: December 05, 2025

Summary

The John E Langhorne Leadership Grant, established by the Community Foundation of Johnson County, honors Dr. Langhorne’s legacy by funding leadership development initiatives in the Iowa City Area. Grants of up to $5,000 support programs for all ages that enhance unique leadership skills. Eligible applicants include 501(c)3 nonprofits and municipalities serving Johnson County. The foundation, with nearly $67 million in assets, has a history of impactful giving, ensuring community needs are met through sustainable change.

Overview

About The Community Foundation of Johnson County was founded in 2000 by visionary community leaders such as Willard L. “Sandy” Boyd, Dick Schwab, Joan Benson, and others who believed that by bringing together passionate, generous people from all walks of life to meet the needs of the community, all of our residents would benefit. This belief still holds true as we work to continue our founders’ legacy of giving by connecting communities who care with causes that matter to support sustainable change. From an initial gift of $400,000 made by Dick Schwab and Katherine Burford on December 1, 2000, the Community Foundation has grown to oversee nearly $67 million in charitable assets and has distributed more than $29 million in grants to nonprofit organizations. We also support more than 290 nonprofit organizations, family and business charitable giving funds, community endowment funds, and charitable giving circles benefitting all of Johnson County. By giving through the Community Foundation, you make a personal and conscious decision to uplift others. We are honored to be your partner in philanthropy, helping you to be more, do more, and give more. We are your trusted giving resource, providing diligent stewardship that allows your generosity to have an impact for generations to come. John E Langhorne Leadership Grant The John E Langhorne Leadership Development Grants were created to celebrate and continue Dr. Langhorne’s legacy of cultivating leadership skills in the Iowa City Area. These grants will support charitable programs and projects which offer leadership development to individuals of all ages. Dr. Langhorne believed that every person’s leadership style is unique and ever-changing, and these grants will support a variety of programs which enhance leadership development for individuals. Grants will be a maximum of $5,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization, Municipality, and/or the Iowa City Community School District Located in or significantly serving Johnson County, IA

Ineligibility

Deficit funding or debt retirement Direct financial support to individuals Political or lobbying activities Projects that are not for a charitable purpose Projects or events that have already been completed Religious or sectarian activities that attempt to convert a person to a particular faith or perspective, or social service activities that require participation in such Organizations or activities which do not comply with our nondiscrimination and diversity policy