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

Ames Regional Economic Alliance Business After Hours

Join us in November for the Ames Regional Economic Alliance Business After Hours co-hosted by the Story County Community Foundation and First National Bank.  

Grant Awards Reception

2025 Grant Awards Reception: TBA

The 2024 Grant Application Process is Closed. Check back in May 2025 for Information about next year’s Grants.

Please go to the Grants section for details and applications.