Annual grant reports (2000-2011)

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 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.

Roughly $12,000,000 has been awarded in total grants by the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation.

Click the years to the left to see the grants that were awarded each year.

Sample Grants Awarded in 2011
Dolly Ahrens Achievement Scholarship, Grinnell, IA, Scholarships for Grinnell High School Students
$25,000

Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation, Grinnell, IA, Drake Community Library Capital Campaign
$150,000 (pledge payment on $500,000 pledge)

Grinnell-Newburg School District, Grinnell, IA, Swimming Lessons for Kindergarten Students
$1,038

Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS), Grinnell, IA, 2011 Winner of "Leave It Better" Award
$5,000

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, Women's Field Hockey, Golf, and Soccer Programs
$3,000