Sheldon (Community Foundation of Sheldon, Iowa)

BACKGROUND: The Community Foundation of Sheldon Iowa is a named affiliate fund of the Siouxland Community Foundation that was formed by a group of forward-thinking community members in 2022.

MISSION: The Community Foundation of Sheldon Iowa Fund promotes philanthropy, serves as a vehicle to carry out the charitable objectives of donors, build endowments, identify needs in the community and make grants to enhance the quality of life in our community.

PURPOSE: The fund shall be used only for charitable and quality of life projects in Sheldon in the areas including, but not limited to: Animal Welfare, Art & Culture, Parks & Recreation, Veteran Services, Youth Development, Community & Civic Enrichment, and Community Health. The fund creates a way for individuals, families, corporations, and other entities who wish to provide gifts to support community charitable projects in Sheldon, the opportunity to do so through a non-profit organization separate from the City of Sheldon.

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Click here to open a separate window with the 2023 CFSI Brochure (PDF)

An Advisory Committee representing the Sheldon community is responsible for fundraising and grant-making advisements regarding the CFoSI Fund.

2024 ADVISORY BOARD:
Justin Jonas
Jim Buenger
Dean Fjeld
Holly Kamstra
Shantel Oostra
Paula Sawyer
Tom Whorley
Sam Kooiker – Ex-officio (Sheldon City Manager)
Tania Herrera Gonzales – Ex-officio/Secretary & Treasurer  (SCDC Community Development Director)