Dickinson County Endowment Fund - DCEF

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Dickinson County Endowment Fund - DCEF http://dcefund.org/about-us/ What is the Dickinson County Endowment Fund? What is the source of the funding?

DCEF MISSION STATEMENT

To enhance the quality of life and promote economic vitality in Dickinson County by encouraging philanthropy and providing financial assistance for projects and programs that benefit local residents. The Dickinson County Endowment Fund is a non-profit, tax exempt foundation established in 2005 to support community betterment projects in Dickinson County, Iowa. The Fund encourages philanthropic giving and provides financial support for projects and programs that improve the quality of life and help promote a healthy economy our county. The DCEF is administered by a voluntary Advisory Council representing communities throughout the county. Additional support is provided by a team of consultants with special expertise in areas such as grant writing, public administration and law. DCEF resources come from private donations, gifts and bequests as well as from state gaming revenues, a portion of which are distributed annually to Iowa’s “non-gaming” counties (Legislative Bill HF2303, passed in 2004). Each year approximately 75% of the fund’s “income” will be awarded in grants with the remainder set aside in an interest bearing endowment to build a base for future project support.

The DCEF Advisory Council was pleased to present the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa $2,500 to be used for their new pr...
09/25/2026

The DCEF Advisory Council was pleased to present the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa $2,500 to be used for their new project “Pawsitive Spaces”.

📷 Kara Rice, Melanie Becker, Brea Stricker, Ann Ditsworth.

This is a great completed project to re-highlight, (funded in 2024). We love giving out checks, but we really love to sh...
09/17/2026

This is a great completed project to re-highlight, (funded in 2024). We love giving out checks, but we really love to show what you’re doing to change the community they with those checks! ⬇️

We are overflowing with gratitude today. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Dickinson County Endowment Fund - DCEF, Great Lakes Motor Company, and Amy's Sign Design, the Humane Society of Northwest Iowa now has a beautiful new van.

This gift means so much. It will allow us to safely transport animals to vet appointments, adoption events, and rescue situations, all while carrying a message of hope and love across our community. Every trip in this van is made possible by these amazing partners who believe in the work we do.

From all of us at HSNWIA, and from every cat and dog who will ride along, thank you for making this possible. Your support truly changes lives.

Another great project we’re so pleased to be a part of! 👏
09/17/2026

Another great project we’re so pleased to be a part of! 👏

The Okoboji Community School Foundation was a grateful recipient of an $8,000 grant from the Dickins...

The Advisory Council would like to congratulate the 2026 Grant Recipients! 👏👏Thank you to Lutheran Lakeside Camp for hos...
09/17/2026

The Advisory Council would like to congratulate the 2026 Grant Recipients! 👏👏

Thank you to Lutheran Lakeside Camp for hosting us at your beautiful facility, and thank you for all you do.

To learn more more about the the DCEF and its mission, please go to;

https://dcefund.org/

The 2027 DCEF grant application will become available in the Spring and is available on the website.

We’re new to Instagram! Give us a follow 👋
07/23/2026

We’re new to Instagram! Give us a follow 👋

Happy to be a part of this project! Check it out ⬇️
05/26/2026

Happy to be a part of this project!
Check it out ⬇️

Another project completed! 👏
05/22/2026

Another project completed! 👏

📣 2026 Dickinson County Endowment Fund Grant Applications are being accepted, note the new deadline for all applications...
05/08/2026

📣 2026 Dickinson County Endowment Fund Grant Applications are being accepted, note the new deadline for all applications is May 30th!

Grant Info Who can qualify for a DCEF grant? Charitable, non-profit groups and organizations [501(C)(3) or 170(b) units of government organizations] are encouraged to apply. A group lacking one of these designations may apply through a qualified fiscal agent. Minimum funding request is $500. Funds a...

Great things are happening in Lake Park! We are thrilled to be a part of the Silver Lake City Park Improvement. 👏
04/07/2026

Great things are happening in Lake Park! We are thrilled to be a part of the Silver Lake City Park Improvement. 👏

🌟 Lake Park – Big News! 🌟

The Silver Lake City Park Improvement Project is officially funded, and construction begins THIS SUMMER! 🚧

This incredible milestone is possible because of YOU. ❤️

Thanks to 100+ local donors, we’ve secured over $1.3 MILLION in grant funding to bring this project to life! 💰✨ Your support sent a powerful message to funders—helping attract significant outside investment to Lake Park.

Exciting progress is ahead—stay tuned! 👀

Learn more about the project:
https://lakeparkia.com/explore/parks/silver-lake-park-improvement-project

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PO Box 558
Milford, IA
51351

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