Claude W. Ahrens has truly set a philanthropic example to all. “Leave It Better Than You Found It” is the motto of the
Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation. Through this foundation, the Ahrens Park Foundation, the Claude W. Ahrens
Charitable Trust, the Dolly Ahrens Achievement Scholarship Trust and his personal giving, Claude has granted millions of
dollars to many worthwhile organizations and projects within the state of Iowa, especially to his native city of Grinnell.
Total Grants Awarded Annually by the
Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation:

1994:       $      42,605.00
1995:       $    311,159.00
1996:       $    285,833.00
1997:       $    337,166.00
1998:       $    621,786.00
1999:       $    928,158.00
2000:       $    582,581.00
2001:       $    749,421.00
2002:       $    403,905.00
2003:       $    477,833.00
2004:       $ 1,131,783.00
2005:       $ 1,313,751.00
    2006:       $ 2,132,028.00      
2007:        $   924,057.00
2008:        $   522,944.00
2009:        $  467,909.00

Total Grants Awarded by the
Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation:
$ 11,232,919
Grants Overview
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