Ottumwa Legacy Foundation

Ottumwa Legacy Foundation We are a private foundation serving the Greater Ottumwa area.

Our mission is to serve as a perpetual partner
investing in the vitality and advancement of the Greater Ottumwa Community distributing approximately $3,000,000 annually. The Legacy Foundation page is intended to provide information about the Foundation, its activities, and stakeholders. We are committed to maintaining a respectful, informative, and safe space for our community to actively

engage in discussions about grants, projects, and other happenings of the Legacy Foundation in the greater Ottumwa area. To maintain this environment, we ask that all users abide by our social media policies found at the link below when interacting on the Legacy Foundation page: https://www.ottumwalegacy.org/social-media-policy/

We're excited to see the Alpha Link® Towers taking shape at the Market Street Landing All Abilities Play Space—creating ...
06/12/2026

We're excited to see the Alpha Link® Towers taking shape at the Market Street Landing All Abilities Play Space—creating new opportunities for all abilities to climb, connect, and imagine together!

Arts and culture bring our community to life — they inspire creativity, celebrate local talent, and help us tell the sto...
06/10/2026

Arts and culture bring our community to life — they inspire creativity, celebrate local talent, and help us tell the stories that make Ottumwa unique.

Since 2011, the Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund has awarded $1,087,591 to Arts & Culture projects across Wapello County.

These investments have supported public art, performances, youth arts education, cultural programming, and the organizations that make our community vibrant and connected.

The summer Bright Ideas grant cycle is currently open until June 30 at 5:00 pm.
Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) organizations located in or serving Wapello County.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/Brightideasgrants

06/04/2026

We are so excited to see the progress being made on this project and look forward to the new housing opportunities to come from this!

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? A volunteer committee of 12-15 local residents review every Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund applica...
06/01/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? A volunteer committee of 12-15 local residents review every Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund application. They score proposals, discuss community impact, and recommend funding to the Ottumwa Legacy Foundation Board.

Most volunteers serve their full two 3-year terms—because the work matters. As reviewer Maria Jaime says: “𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦.”

The summer Bright Ideas grant cycle runs June 1-30 for 501(c)(3) organizations serving Wapello County.

Apply: https://bit.ly/Brightideasgrants

Cheers to 10 years, Andy!In his role as Community Initiatives Manager, Andy is a true harmonizer. He has a natural way o...
05/31/2026

Cheers to 10 years, Andy!

In his role as Community Initiatives Manager, Andy is a true harmonizer. He has a natural way of bringing others together for the betterment of the community. Through the Welcome & Connect Service, he helps new community members feel not just seen but truly at home. Andy's thoughtful and steady presence adds so much to the work we do.

Thanks for everything you bring to our team and our community, Andy.
Happy Workiversary!

Help us welcome Jentri Smith to the Legacy team! As the Communications Specialist, Jentri will develop communication str...
05/28/2026

Help us welcome Jentri Smith to the Legacy team! As the Communications Specialist, Jentri will develop communication strategies including content creation for digital & print marketing, develop & design graphics and logos, and ensure brand consistency for the Legacy and all of our programs.

Jentri is a life-long resident of Ottumwa and loves sharing all of the great things happening in our community. Welcome to the team, Jentri!

Congratulations to Carson Stetter, LYA member 2019-2022, for being selected as a student commencement speaker for his gr...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to Carson Stetter, LYA member 2019-2022, for being selected as a student commencement speaker for his graduation at Wartburg!

Celebrating 8 amazing years with Mary, our go-to for thoughtful planning and reliability!Mary has a way of handling ever...
05/27/2026

Celebrating 8 amazing years with Mary, our go-to for thoughtful planning and reliability!

Mary has a way of handling every detail with care, ensuring that everything is done right. Whether it's tackling a complex task or finding the best solution, we know we can count on her to get things done with precision. Her methodical approach and strong sense of responsibility make her an irreplaceable part of our team.

Happy Workiversary, Mary!

Happy 10-Year Workiversary to our Grants Program Manager, Amy!Since 2016, Amy’s expert grant writing has helped turn com...
05/26/2026

Happy 10-Year Workiversary to our Grants Program Manager, Amy!

Since 2016, Amy’s expert grant writing has helped turn community ideas into reality and fueling projects in education, youth development, and beyond. Through the Legacy Youth Alliance, she’s empowering students to think critically, collaborate, and make real decisions that impact their community.

Thank you, Amy, for ten years of impact, insight, and dedication!

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111 E Main Street
Ottumwa, IA
52501

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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