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

2026 Grants Program

We are pleased to announce our 2026 Grants Program with some exciting changes!

New! $50,000 Impact Grants and $25,000 Community Betterment Grants, along with our Small Business & Entrepreneurship Grants!

See out Grants page for details.

Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m., September 30th.

Lunch & Learn June 17th

A practical session on giving non‑cash assets (CE credit provided)

What You’ll Gain – You’ll leave with clear, useful examples you can put into practice right away. Practical ideas you can use immediately with your clients, including:

· Simple ways to start conversations about charitable giving

· Tax-smart strategies to help clients give more effectively

· Options beyond cash—such as stock, real estate, or business interests

· Planning ideas for key moments like retirement or the sale of a business

· Ways to strengthen client relationships through meaningful giving discussions

Presenter: Ryan Douglas, CAP®
Date: Wednesday, June 17th
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 60 Forward, 205 S. Walnut Ave., Ames

RSVP for your Seat at the Table!