Connecting Individuals Organizations Communities
in Philanthropy

What we do...

Personalized Charitable Giving

Charitable giving funds provide a simple and impactful approach to meet your charitable and financial goals. We offer a variety of different funds to meet your needs.

Assist with Establishing Endowments

Individual and Families:

Let us help you tailor a charitable giving strategy to support the causes you care about.

Nonprofit 501(c) Organizations:

Establish endowments and agency funds to provide security of your assets and support of your organization’s needs for a sustainable future.

Award Community Betterment Grants

The Story County Community Foundation is committed to allocating resources for community betterment and to improve the lives of all in Story County.

News & Events

Certified Financial Professionals Education Session, May 6th

Lunch and Learn:  Join us Tuesday, May 6th, for our Certified Financial Professionals Education Session.  Earn a CFP Credit while you Learn about the services the Story County Community Foundation provides and may benefit your clients.  11:30 – 1:00 p.m. at the 60 Forward Center, 205 S. Walnut Street, Ames. Lunch Provided. Space is limited. Sign up Now!

Ames Regional Economic Alliance Business After Hours

Join us November 6th for the Ames Regional Economic Alliance Business After Hours co-hosted by the Story County Community Foundation and First National Bank.  First National Bank, 405 5th Street, Ames.

20th Anniversary Celebration

Save the Date! 

Join us October 2nd for The Story County Community Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Celebration. Reiman Gardens, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Grant Applications Available in May

The 2025 Grant season is fast approaching! 2025 Grant Applications will be available May 1st. Applications will be accepted through September 30th. Please go to the Grants section for details and applications.