The Dickinson County Endowment Fund, in support of sixteen projects led by Dickinson County non-profit organizations, has distributed grants totaling $96,328.

DCEF Council Advisor Ann Ditsworth recognized the 2022 Advisory Council, which is made up of volunteers who broadly represent the County’s residents: Evan Bensley – Lake Park, Vice Chair Sue Blake – Spirit Lake, Sandi Bueltel – Superior, Chair Austin Fairchild – Terril, Greta Gruys – Spirit Lake, Secretary Cheryl Hessenius, Jim Kennedy – Okoboji, Treasurer Linda Seeger – Milford, and Marilyn Vos – Arnolds Park.

Ditsworth also noted, “The Council thoughtfully reviews and considers each application and its impact for our citizens.  It is very rewarding to see how our Non-profit organizations continually strive to serve the diverse needs and opportunities throughout the county.  We’re excited to support these many positive projects in our communities.”

This year’s grantees include:

• Spirit Lake High School, SLHS Wellness Room, $1,000.00
• Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, DC GS Citizen Science Troop Kit, $1,480.00
• Family Crisis Centers, FCC CARES Carnival, $1,500.00
• Lutheran Services in Iowa, DC Behavioral Health Intervention Services, $2,000.00
• American Legion Post #371, New Heating Efficient Furnace, $2,201.15
• Upper Des Moines Opportunity, DC Outreach Accessibility Improvement, $2,600.00
• Iowa Legal Aid, DC Family Stabilization Project, $2,651.00
• DC Museum, DC Historical Research Center, $3,250.00
• Atlas of the Lakes Area, Computer purchase, $5,000.00
• Pearson Lakes Art Center, Youth – Senior Arts Programming, $6,000.00
• Discovery House, Discovery House roofing, $7,500.00
• Spirit Lake Youth Athletics – Little League, SLYA Triple Play Project, $10,000.00
• Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association, Imagine Plaza – Patio Renovation, $10,000.00
• YMCA of the Okobojis, Igniting a Healthy Legacy, $12,000.00
• City of Superior, City Hall Project, $14,146.00
• Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery – IDNR, SL Fish Hatchery Wheelchair lift, $15,000.00

In seventeen years of grant making, Dickinson County Endowment Fund has provided funding support totaling $1,604,433.   We have collaborated with 88 Dickinson County Nonprofit Organizations and each School District by awarding grants 405 projects affecting every community in the County.