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

20th Anniversary Celebration October 2nd

Help us celebrate our 20th Anniversary!

Thursday, October 2nd, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Garden Room, Reiman Gardens in Ames

Please RSVP here >

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.

Grant Applications Available Now

The 2025 Grant Applications are now available. Applications for the Community and Major Grants will be accepted through September 30th. Please go to the Grants section for details and applications.