(c) 2008, Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation

The Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation was established in 1993 as a private, family foundation through an endowment gifted by Claude W. Ahrens.  It is governed by a Board of Directors that sets policy and is responsible for the review of grant proposals.  The Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation currently employs three full-time staff members and has two part-time college interns.   Please review the following five steps before submitting a funding request: Step One: Do You Qualify? Grants are made only to organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code and who are not classified as private foundations under section 509(a) of the code.  In selected cases, we may consider support for projects sponsored by government entities.   Grants are not made to individuals. Grants are typically made only to projects located in central Iowa communities of Poweshiek county.  Please note that this does NOT apply to grants given towards our Playgrounds for Iowa program.  Projects in all counties of Iowa are eligible to apply for the Playgrounds for Iowa program. Grants are typically not made for general operating support unless the project is for a startup organization. Grants are not made to create or fund scholarships. Grants are not made to political and religious organizations. Grants are not made to large, public charities, such as: the United Way; the March of Dimes; American Cancer Society; the Salvation Army; etc...  Instead, the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation prefers to fund organizations that do not receive wide public support. Grant funding has traditionally been for the arts, community enhancement, education, the environment, health care, parks & recreation and social services. Organizations may also submit applications through a sponsoring organization, if the sponsor does in fact qualify for “step one” and provides written authorization confirming its willingness to act as a fiscal sponsor.                   (See remaining steps located on the                   Grant Application Procedures page.)

Adopted April 1st, 2008 At this time, the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation is no longer accepting grant funding requests, until further notice.  We are currently focusing on our strategic plan and reprioritizing our funding strategies.  More information regarding our future funding guidelines and grant application procedures will be released in August, 2008.  We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.