The Johnson County Board of Supervisors recognized and honored the Community Foundation of Johnson County, as the foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary, and has created a total charitable impact of $107 million since its inception.
The Community Foundation of Johnson County is a charitable nonprofit organization managing charitable assets. According to its website, the foundation’s mission is to connect communities who care with causes that matter to support sustainable change.
The Community Foundation of Johnson County marked its 25th year of serving residents of the county by awarding $250,000 in grants to several community organizations and nonprofits such as the Domestic Violence Intervention Program & Rape Victim Advocacy Program, Iowa City Bike Library, and Houses into Homes. The grants will be used to address community needs and further the mission of each individual organization.
Supervisor V Fixmer-Oraiz read a statement from the board recognizing the organization and the work it has done in the community.
“This milestone here provides an opportunity to celebrate the Community Foundation of Johnson County’s 25 years of impact, its commitment to community betterment, and its continued dedication to fostering a culture of giving,” Fixmer-Oraiz said.
Shelly Maharry, president and CEO of Community Foundation, said she was honored to be celebrating 25 years of championing charitable giving.
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“We are truly a community foundation built by the community for the community. This milestone is a testament of the power of generosity and collaboration,” Maharry said. “We look forward to continuing to work together to ensure that Johnson County remains the very best place to live, give, work, and play in Iowa.”
Since its founding, the nonprofit has overseen nearly $67 million in charitable assets and has distributed more than $20 million in grants to other nonprofits.
According to its website, the foundation was founded in 2000 by several community leaders who believed in bringing together passionate, generous people from all walks of life to meet the needs of the community.
The foundation supports more than 290 community organizations, all working to serve Johnson County and its residents.
Supervisor Lisa Green-Douglass thanked Maharry and the organization for their work. She said the work the foundation has done demonstrates the community’s trust. Supervisor Mandi Remington agreed.
“That’s more important now than ever with the economic hardships both individuals and a lot of our nonprofits and the other agencies are facing,” Remington said.