Twenty Years of Giving

TWENTY YEARS OF GIVING Keokuk Area Community Foundation & North Lee Community Foundation

TWENTY YEARS OF GIVING

Celebrating a milestone, 2024 marked 20 years since the Keokuk Area Community Foundation and North Lee Community Foundation founders dreamed of what could happen if they pooled their resources and worked with others to resolve their community’s challenges and build on their strengths. The mission they embraced was to give back to Lee County, create leaders, and promote nonprofit organizations. By having this paramount goal to guide them, they created the first community foundations in Lee County with the vision of creating a timeless legacy of giving for good and for all.

Two decades later, the Keokuk Area Community Foundation and North Lee Community Foundation continues to embody the mission of our founders. Since our founding, more than 200 fund holders have played their part in building the Foundations by creating permanent charitable funds that form our endowment assets. In addition to our fund holders, many volunteers, committee and board members, and nonprofit leaders have partnered with us to evolve our mission forward. In 2024 alone, those funds infused more than 2 million in grants and scholarships across Southeast Iowa.

Each of these people are a thread in the tapestry that began in 2004, each has helped weave the Foundations into permanent resources that are uniquely situated to meet the needs of the communities we serve. Looking forward, we know that tomorrow’s leaders, dreamers, and neighbors in our community will add their own texture, color, and design to the next 20, 40, or even 100 years They will build on what has come before and address needs, challenges and opportunities in our community that we can’t even imagine from where we sit today.

$23,026,592.10 TOTAL DONATIONS 2005 –2025

2313

ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED A GRANT

$9,2709,23.98

GRANTS / SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED 2005 –2025

As we enter the next 20 years and beyond, we are mindful that we are stewards of an institution that has been built for good.

We are inspired by the example of those that came before us; whether it has been Dick Lofton’s heart for giving, George Eichacker’s generosity, Joe Kowzan’s community building, Lawerence Matteson’s belief in education or Ivan Hasselbusch’s keen financial prowess.

We are grateful to each of you who have shared your time, your skills, and your resources with us—you are part of the Keokuk Area Community Foundation and North Lee Community Foundation story.

The pages that follow reflect the good works we do throughout the year as well as the stories of students, people and organizations working hard today to expand opportunity, reduce disparities, build stronger institutions, and make positive changes.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Keokuk Area Community Foundation and North Lee Community Foundation we thank you for the impact you have made.

Kerry Klepfer Director Emeritus

Roger Ricketts Executive Director

KEOKUK AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Leah Carroll—Chair Jan Filkins—Vice Chair Margaret Cardella—Secretary Louise Orozco Jim Dennis Carlos Guzman Janet Hurt Cheri Kemp Kathy Klauser Jay Patel Patrick Otang Nikki Sugars Rev. David Turner John Winkelman

NORTH LEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Steve Koellner—President Chuck Holmes—Vice Chair Tim Gobble Linda Larkin Josh Denning Dianne Hope Jason Hutcheson Jane Krebill Diana Menke Chad Ward STAFF Philip Ricketts Haley Shaffer Denise Jokerst

A LIFE OF GIVING RICHARD & DOLORES LOFTON Richard and Dolores Lofton lived a life of giving. From their devotion to family and dedication to their careers, to the strength of their faith and the depth of their friendships, Dick and Dee Lofton left an indelible mark on their beloved Keokuk community — sharing their leadership, joy, laughter, and grace with all who knew them.

“If only you could sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to people you may never even dream of, there is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person.” - Fred Rogers Dick’s vast involvement in his community included serving as President of the Keokuk Area Hospital Board and being honored as the first recipient of the Spirit of Keokuk Award for overall community involvement. Affiliations with the Masons, Jaycees, and Rotary further demonstrated Dick’s commitment to community service. As a member of First Christian Church in Keokuk, where he served as an elder, teacher, and Chairman of the Board, Dick’s support and guidance was of great benefit to both the local and greater church. It was Dick’s leadership to the Keokuk Area Community Foundation that created a foundation of giving for Southeast Iowa.

Dee was a "doer." Supporting her community of Keokuk, as well as the First Christian Church in Keokuk, was a priority for Dee. Her love for the arts was at the forefront of her volunteerism. She served on the board of the Keokuk Concert Association and held the roles of president and secretary with the Keokuk Fine Arts Council, where she was a board member for 16 years.

Although Dick and Dolores are gone, what they left to Keokuk will be forever embedded in the vision of the Keokuk Area Community Foundation.

The Lofton's are the pillars of our mission and their legacy will continue for good, forever.

A LEGACY OF GIVING IVAN HASSELBUSCH 11/19/1943 -3/28/2025 Ivan Hasselbusch’s love of Keokuk and Iowa echoed in his professional, personal and philanthropic life. As a proud University of Iowa Graduate, Ivan’s CPA career would take him all around the world. It was his work at Roquette in Keokuk that provided a meaningful community commitment.

In Keokuk, Ivan’s passions included continuously growing better at the game of golf, and meticulously maintaining his lawn.

As a community leader, Ivan devoted his time to lending his vast amount of knowledge in either a spreadsheet or keenly explaining accounting to anyone who would listen which, well, was just about everyone.

As a philanthropic leader, Ivan Hasselbusch was the architect of the Keokuk Area Community Foundation’s financial success. Through his keen financial experience and leadership, Ivan received the honor of Board Director Emeritus of the Keokuk Area Community Foundation in 2021. We join with the Keokuk and Solon communities in remembering and honoring Ivan’s life and legacy as a philanthropic leader

The Hasselbusch Family Fund will continue to support the charitable passions of Ivan and Bonnie Hasselbusch by supporting Keokuk nonprofit organizations through the Eichacker / Lofton Grant Fund.

ROBERT DICKEY 4/12/1928 - 5/13/2024 A true Renaissance Man, Robert Dickey was a beloved leader, economist, writer, tennis player, lawyer, and philanthropist. As a graduate of Keokuk High School and the University of Iowa, Bob flourished in his beloved Keokuk by practicing law at Smith, Dickey, and Smith Law firm and presided as the County Attorney of Lee County for 16 years. Bob’s true joys were always the outdoors, traveling and playing tennis into his 90’s.

After his wife Peggy’s passing in 2015, Bob created the first scholarship at the Keokuk Area Community Foundation: The Peggy Dickey Memorial Scholarship which annually awards funding to Keokuk Students.

OWEN “MARTY” FOX 4/17/1939 - 8/23/2024 Marty Fox’s caring heart shined upon Keokuk in many ways. As a successful business owner at Decker Manufacturing, Marty also provided leadership and support to military vets and grieving families through the Grief Share Program in Keokuk. Because of his community leadership, Marty joined the Keokuk Area Community Foundation Board of Directors for two terms where he volunteered on the Grant Committee for many years. Marty’s legacy of giving continues through the Jacquey and Terra Fox Charitable Fund which supports St, Jude Children’s Hospital.

HEART AND SOUL OF LEE COUNTY JOSEPH W. KOWZAN 1/25/1941 - 1/25/2025 Throughout his life, Joe Kowzan believed the two most important days in our life are the day we are born and the day we discover why. What we do with the why, shapes your the life entirely. Joe used his “why” to become one of the leaders of Fort Madison, Lee County, and a founder of the North Lee Community Foundation in 2005.

Joe believed that in sharing your time, talent and treasure you would enrich your life. While serving as mayor of Fort Madison and as a member of the Lee County Board of Supervisors, Joe also contributed his leadership to the boards of the Shaeffer Memorial Golf Course, Fort Madison Chamber of Commerce, Fort Madison Economic Development Corporation, the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission, and the Fort Madison YMCA. As a lifelong cyclist, he was also the founding member of Team Gnarly cycling club and rode in ten RAGBRAI events.

Joe’s charitable works were unmatched. He founded the North Lee Community Foundation, Lee County Charitable Fund, established Emma Cornelis House to help families in Fort Madison, and gave grants to charities through the Kowzan Family Foundation.

Anyone who knew Joe, knew that it was his true joy to always speak with pride and love about Lee County nonprofit organizations.

Joe felt that life was a journey to find thankfulness in all that you do. Lee County and the North Lee Community Foundation thank you Joe, for your life of service, and making our communities great.

CELEBRATING

STUDENT SUCCESS The Keokuk Area Community Foundation and North Lee Community Foundation Scholarship Programs recognize academic achievements and support deserving students.

Thanks to our family of donors, we have annual scholarships to provide funding to Tri-State Area students and working adults.

Learn more at keokukfoundation.org/scholarships & northleecf.org/scholarships

$274,750.00 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED IN 2025

117

STUDENTS AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP IN 2025

ROBERT DICKEY ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIP

Throughout his life Robert Dickey loved composing the perfect sentence in both his law career and his personal writings. To honor Mr. Dickey’s love of language, The Robert Dickey English Scholarship was established for graduating seniors from any Keokuk High School or home-schooled equivalent. Keokuk Students compose an essay that is reflective of their life and could receive a scholarship of up to $5,000. This years inaugural scholarship recipient is Iowa State University bound Cooper Abfalter-Dial.

LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Austin Day

Haley Pilkington

Hannah Karre

Logan Mulch

Ruby King

Nick Johnson

Emma Cole

Aaron Greenhalge

As a leader, every encounter you have with the people you meet is an opportunity to add value to them. Think about the everyday encounters you have with others and ask yourself this simple question, “Did I add value today?”. Remember, with every encounter you are leaving a part of yourself.

Make it count. - Fred Rogers Now in its fifth year, the Keokuk Area Community Foundation is proud to award the Leaders Scholarship to seniors from Lee County, Hancock County, or Clark County High Schools.

Learn more at keokukfoundation.org/leaders

Emma Cole

Harlie Hill

JULIE O’ CONNER SCHOLARSHIP

As the owner of Little Angels Preschool & Childcare Center in Keokuk, Julie O’ Conner found great purpose in teaching by touching the lives of countless students with warmth and care. To honor Julie’s legacy, her family established the Julie O’ Conner Scholarship which celebrates educational passions by awarding scholarships to Keokuk High School Students.

Learn more at keokukfoundation.org/julie

Maren Doty

Shelby Lain

DONALD & BONNIE HOENIG SPEECH SCHOLARSHIP The Donald & Bonnie Hoenig Speech Scholarship is a scholarship fund of North Lee Community Foundation. Throughout her life, Bonnie Hoenig of Fort Madison Iowa, had a passion for children who experienced speech challenges in their education and life. The Donald & Bonnie Hoenig Speech Scholarship honors the life of Bonnie Hoenig by providing scholarships for students seeking a degree in Speech Therapy /Speech Pathology, or any related field.

Learn more at northleecf.org/hoenig

CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Isaiah Jenkins

Emily Ross

Kelly Takorisong

Andrew Underwood

Climax Molybdenum Company is the world's leading molybdenum producer and supplier. Founded in 1916, their global operations include both primary and byproduct molybdenum mines.

In 2024, The Fort Madison operations of Climax Molybdenum, a subsidiary of Freeport McMoRan, created the Climax Molybdenum Scholarship for graduating high school seniors. This scholarship awards funds for students embarking in careers of STEM related fields, mining related career paths, technical degree programs, diesel mechanics, truck driving, and trades.

Learn more at keokukfoundation.org/climax

JERRY STUKERJURGEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Josie Parrott

Everlee Harvey

Shanna Buford

Rosemarie Long

A true family man, community leader, and agricultural businessman, Jerry Stukerjurgen loved Southeast Iowa. His family, Quality Feeds, Inc. and the Keokuk Area Community Foundation honored his legacy by establishing the Jerry Stukerjurgen Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2024.

The Jerry Stukerjurgen Memorial Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to Southeast Iowa Students pursuing an Agriculture Degree from any college or university.

Learn more at keokukfoundation.org/jerry

TRI-STATE AREA

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS The Keokuk Area Community Foundation and North Lee Community Foundation are proud to administer many community scholarships from its endowment funds. Those scholarship recipients include:

GERALDINE BOYD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

DONALD & BONNIE HOENIG SPEECH SCHOLARSHIP RENEWALS

Nicholas Carle Kaelyn Ferrill Nadia Jones Millie Larson Karissa Moeller Olivia Rule Chance Weakley London Wray

Kaeli Hutson Sierra Lucie Aydan O’ Conner Dharma Tripp

ERIC PARDALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Anna Bendlage Shanna Buford Sidney Gruntmeir Everlee Harvey Jacob Hummel Mason Kruse Millie Larson Kayde Martin Josie Mueller Josephine Newton Ava Peitz Brayton Schneider Noah Swigart

BONNIE & CARL PFLUG NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Anna Bendlage Gracie Wessel

MOLLY HURLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Kaylee Frecht Kayleigh Larkin Kaylie Yates

MIKE ROACH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Jacob Hummel

PEGGY DICKEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Gracie Wessel Heidi Rose

Learn more at keokukfoundation.org/scholarships

Anna Bendlage

Jacob Hummel

Alexia Lehman

Brayton Schneider

Gracie Wessel

Gideon Goodpaster

Sidney Gruntmeir

Nastasiia Baieva

MATTESON SCHOLARSHIP Allison Ames Natalie Ames Abrie Asay Nastasiia Baieva Seth Bailey Kaleb Barnes Lauren Beckman Nadia Boeding Megan Borders Aiden Borton Emma Busby Isabella Callison Lilly Clark Drew Conlee Tristen Davis Sage Eggar Joanna Fortin Josie Gilmore Madelyn Gobble

Gracie Gobble Gideon Goodpaster Paisley Grafton Morgan Grelk Sidney Gruntmeir Jalyn Hawk Madison Hay Reese Hudson Oksana Karpenko Jessica Kendall Camryn Lair Halle Lampe Mya Lampe Alexia Lehman Tyler Little Rosemarie Long Kayde Martin Mallorie Machholz Cody Messer Morgan Miller

Bailey Minster Alaina Oliver Alma Oronia Josie Parrott Heidi Rose Anneliese Sallee Lauren Schreck Bethany Shane Isabella Steffensmeier Emily Steffensmeier Issac Stover Riley Stuecker Kelsey Timmerman Brian Valdez Brooklyn Washburn Chance Weakley Thomas White Rowan Willeford Madelynn Wyatt

WILKERSON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Established in 2023 with the North Lee Community Foundation, the Wilkerson Family Scholarship awards an annual scholarship to a exceptional academic Fort Madison High School Graduating Senior. The current recipient is Iowa State University bound Lucy Avevado.

CITY OF FORT MADISON PARKS With a grant from Lee County Charitable Fund, the City of Fort Madison purchased new safe expression swings for Settler and Victory Parks. The face-to-face interaction of expression swings helps build stronger parent-child relationships and enhances emotional well-being. The city believes that over 4,500 Lee County Families will benefit from these swings.

TOGETHER IN GIVING

Through the Keokuk Area Community Foundation Grant Fund, the North Lee Community Foundation Grant Fund, Lee County Youth Services, Inc. and the Lee County Charitable Fund, we invest in Lee County, Hancock County and Clark County nonprofit organizations that contribute to improving the quality of life in our communities. Our grants support innovation, sustainability and capacity building.

Learn more at keokukfoundation.org/grants, northleecf.org/grants, or leecountycharitablefund.org

$2,031,409.28 IN GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED IN 2024

215 FUNDS & ENDOWNMENTS

A BED FOR EVERY CHILD First Christian Church Keokuk began “A Bed for Every Child” ministry in 2017.

With donations and grants from the Lee County Charitable Fund, to date they have provided over 860 beds to area children who would otherwise have no bed of their own. Each bed comes complete with a simple but sturdy frame, new mattress, and bedding. Twin beds or bunk beds are provided according to the family’s need. If necessary, FCC delivers and assembles the beds at the child’s home. All labor involved with the ministry is provided by volunteers from the church.

EICHACKER / LOFTON GRANT FUND One of George Eichacker’s and Richard Lofton’s proudest achievements was being the founding fathers of the Keokuk Area Community Foundation. George and Richard established the Keokuk Area Community Foundation Grant Fund to support Keokuk Area organizations in areas of arts and culture, community betterment, education, health, and human services.

To honor George and Richard's legacies, the Keokuk Area Community Foundation Board of Directors renamed the Keokuk Area Community Foundation Grant Fund to the Eichacker / Lofton Grant Fund in 2024.

Pictured are the inaugural Eichacker / Lofton Grant Recipients Learn more at keokukfoundation.org/recipients

NORTH LEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY “Many moms have brought their children in to play and have been very surprised by our exhibits. They often exclaim things such as "This is so cool! I didn't know this was here!"

Lee County Youth Services, Inc. awarded the North Lee Historical Society funds to build an exbibit of a log cabin in their Fort Madison museum. This exbibit included a garden, a historical trading post, train sets, and pioneer wash stations. Prior to this project, zero children visited the museum. Since the grand opening, approximately 10-15 children have attended weekly. The North Lee Historical society is proud of the success of the exhibit, giving the Fort Madison community a safe environment where children can play, rain or shine!

LEE COUNTY EMS With the many changes when it comes to healthcare in Lee County over the last few years, preparation and training have become key. The North Lee Community Foundation Grant Fund provided Lee County EMS grant funding to procure the iSimulate System for Lee County. The iSimulate system is comprised of every EMS agency in Lee County (ambulance, fire departments, and dispatch center) and allows the agencies to perform high-fidelity simulations with actual patient vitals and interacts with equipment that we would use to treat our patients.

The iSimulate System directly impacted one transport EMS ambulance service (4 staffed ambulances 24/7) and 9 fire departments, just in Lee County. The total providers impacted are estimated at 200. However, each individual in Lee County dialing 911 will receive the biggest impact of all as their first responders have enhanced training.

CLARK COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING The Senior Center of Clark County Missouri believes that providing socialization and wonderful meals will nourish the body, mind, and soul of its Clark County Seniors. Using grants awarded from the Keokuk Area Community Foundation, the Clark County Senior Center provides area seniors, handicapped, and low income seniors a nutritious meal Monday-Friday. Over 14,500 meals are served each year to the participants of the program.

PEACE LOVE & ROOTS Sometimes the best labor of love is feeding a community. The Peace Love and Roots Community Garden in Keokuk was built so people of all ages and abilities could take part in a hands-on gardening experience and to be able to provide a wider variety of produce to be grown and donated to the community. Through a community effort and grant from Eichacker / Lofton Grant Fund, Peace Love & Roots gave away an average of 250-275 pounds of vegetables back to the Keokuk Community for those in need.

Learn more at facebook.com/peaceloveandroots

KEOKUK HISTORY CENTER Over the years the Historic Miller House in Keokuk has been a popular tourist location due to its Italianate architecture style and as the former home to Abraham Lincoln Supreme Court Justice Samuel Freeman Miller. The Keokuk History Center hosts many programs throughout the year celebrating the history of the Miller House. With a grant from the Eichacker / Lofton Grant Fund, the Keokuk History Center was able to remove the existing deteriorated porch floor and supports and replace them with safe structures and appropriate surfaces.

Learn more at: lcihs.org

CITY OF HAMILTON ANIMAL CONTROL In 2024, Hancock County Illinois ended their animal control program.

The City of Hamilton stepped in to continue to take care of the stray animals. With a grant from the Eichacker / Lofton Grant Fund, the city was able to purchase a brand new building to house the animals until they are returned to their owners or adopted.

Learn more at: hamiltonillinois.org

SOUTHEAST IOWA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Enriching the lives of students through orchestral music performed at a high artistic level by skilled musicians in a disciplined ensemble is the passion of Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra. Using a grant from the Eichacker / Lofton Grant Fund, Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra performed a concert highlighting Dvorak’s 8th Symphony with guest student conductors from Ft. Madison Junior/Senior High School.

Learn more at seiso.us

LEE COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES, INC.

The Keokuk Area Community Foundation is proud to be giving partners with Lee County Youth Services, Inc. For over a decade, Lee County Youth Services, Inc. have provided opportunities, education, scholarships, and programs for youth in Lee County.

2024 GRANT RECIPIENTS Argyle Community Boosters Community Action of Southeast Iowa Fort Madison YMCA Test Kitchen Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Great River Players North Lee County Historical Society

Learn more at keokukfoundation.org/lcys

$33,388.15 IN GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED IN 2024

$390,000+ IN GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED SINCE 2013

ARGYLE COMMUNITY BOOSTERS With a generous grant from Lee County Youth Services, Inc., the Argyle Community Boosters has really BOOSTED their baseball program. Before 2024, there were only 2 baseball teams playing on a field with little equipment. Since then, Argyle Baseball has expanded to 6 teams and a refreshed baseball field. Over 1000 families attended the summer games.

GENEROSITY of MANY We are proud to be community foundations that seek to preserve the future of this area by building endowments that provide financial support and grant funding for Tri-State Area nonprofit organizations, charities, churches, and educational institutions. The following donors made a gift, gave to a memorial, established a fund, or created an endowment at the Keokuk Area Community Foundation, the Community Foundation of Des Moines County, or North Lee Community Foundation in 2024.

Make a gift at keokukfoundation.org or northleecf.org

Anonymous (14) Michael & Michelle AbouAssaly Todd & Kerri Ackerman Alabar Accounting, LLC. Carla & Sue Albright Shelly Allen Tamara & Wesley Ames Ralph Anderson Mark & Camille Anderson Jerry & Julie Lunning Anderson Kay Arthur Kathy Asbury Michael & Beth Ash Mark & Susie Atterberg Brett & Kelsey Azinger Michael & Lora Azinger Gary & Rosa Bailey Coldwell Banker Robert & Carol Bartles Darlys Baum Edward Bazow Richard & Pamela Beaird Eric Benne Danny & Bessine Wendell Biggs Mary Blickhan Rebecca Bliss Mary Boyd Jim & Kim Boyd Linda Boyd - Griffey Janette Boyd - Sullivan Sandra Branchini Gretchen Brandt Bruce & Gretchen Brandt Jeanne & Ed Breitenstein David & Meryl Brewer Benjamin & Marianna Brinck Logan & Megan Brincks Brinkley Investment Corp, LLC. Laurie & Doug Brinkman Thomas Broeker Margaret Brommel Carol Brotherson H. Wesley Brown Cindy Brueck James Buerklin Karon Burkert Maralyn Burkhart Burlington Fine Arts League Daniel Cahill Terri Cameron Kirk & Stephanie Cameron

Mark Campbell William & Lynn Carlson Steve & Debra Carman Carol Wallis Sandrock Trust Philip & Jeanne Caropreso John Carter William & Kristine Casey Stephen & Carla Celania Chapter IG- LZ PEO Martha Clyde Kathie Cochran Cim Coffield-Stice Michael & Teresa Colgan Patricia Courtney Amy Cox Sarah Crabtree Pat & Donna Cramer Johanna Crawford Joni Crenshaw Rebecca & Neville Crenshaw Terri & Steven Crowley Dirk & Theresa Dejong James & Mary Dennis Jerry & Sally Derby Wayne & Peggy Derry John & Karen Dewey Dickey Family Trust Kathy & Thomas Donahue Susan & Terry Donovan Pam Driskell Bruce & Susan Dunek William & Ann Eaton Merle Eberline Mark & Barbara Elder Jeff & Karen Elliott Eva & Ann Elmer Emerald City Jewelers Abby Etter Christine & Charles Everingham Barbara Farrell Jud & Erin Fawcett Fehseke - Gray Law Offices First Bankers Trust Company Anita Fleming K.C. & Beth Fleming James & Mary Susan Flockhart Brian & Kathleen Foecke Fort Madison Area Arts Association Deborah Foulkes Kathryn Fox Shirley Fraise Frey Construction Company

John & Lindsay Fruehling Thomas Gardner Gemini Travel Craig & Lynette Gerdes Lylem & Janice Gibson Mary Ginsberg Joyce Glasscock Great River Entertainment, LLC. Bradley & Tamra Greenslaugh GD & DM Griffiths Don & Meredith Griffiths Corey & Nancy Grisham Gunnufson Charitable Trust Tomi Hagan Carole Halicki Hamilton High School of 1977 Mary & Susan Hanan Michael & Debra Haney James & Diane Hankes Joseph & Denise Hanks Robert Hansen Ivan Hasselbusch Jeff & Michelle Hasselbusch Roger & Deb Hatteberg Darin & Debra Hawkins Tony & Tammy Hayes Dawn Hazell Carol Headrick Colleen Heibner Amy Heitmann Paul & Joseph Hellman Hellman Family Endowment Mary Hendrickson Donald & Mary Ann Henke Cindy Henry Dona Herr Herteen Stocker, Inc. Jeremy & Mindy Hess Stephan & Jennifer Hexom Michael & Karen Hickey Tim & Rita Hickey Rebecca & Garry Hicks Mary Higgins Mike Hoffman Suann Hohn Jay & Joyce Holley Dr. Charles Holmes JoEllen Hoth Katherine & Andrew Hoth Juliana & Daniel Huiskamp Pamala Humble Richard & Leeanne Humiston

Iowa Council of Foundations Raymond & Janne Long Frances Jackson Pauline Lorenz Dr. Jerry & Debra Jochims Michael & Kathleen Mahoney Melinda Johnson Karen Marino Gary & Sandra Johnson Bonnie & Buddy Martin Richard Johs Bob & Jody Martin Dianna Jones Mary C. Joyce Revocable Living Trust John & Maryann Jordahl Jean & Larry Massey Mark Joyce Teresa Mathews Mike Joyce Charles & Patricia Mayfield Tracy Kamp Maurice & Rita McClean Joseph & Kathy Kamps Robert McConnell Nicole Kamrath Mike McCoy Ralph & Doris Kassmeyer Michael & Jerry McCoy KCPS 1150 AM M.J. & T.G McCoy Michael & Veronica Kearns Robert & Elizabeth McDowell Donald Kellar Edward McKenney Mark & Cheri Kemp David & Marsha McMurray AR Kendall Dan & Brenda McNamara Keokuk Convention Tourism Bureau Glen & Jana McNew Dev Kiedaisch Barbara McRoberts Ed & Tammi Kircher Laurel Mendenhall Madonna & Richard Kirchner Ann Menke Dr. Michael & Kathy Klauser Tricia Merydith Jessica Koehler Gail Meyers Theresa Kraus Glen & Janan Meyers Robert & Susie Kraus David & Barbara Miller Isabelle Krichel Brian & Connie Miller Diane Kroll David & Mary Gretchen Miller Beverly Kruegar - Sherbondy Mississippi Valley Publishing Jeff & Sara Kugler Gerald & Sharon Moughler Kevin & Maureen Kull Larry Mumma John & Deann Kultala Teresa Murray Barb Kutzner Dart Nickel Emma Lahmeyer Jerrad & Beth Nickel Lamoine River UM Women Lorie & Celania Nightingale Shirlee Laubersheimer Ellen Norman Richard Leonard Kathy Nunn Gretchen Lewis Amy & Joe O'Brien Gregory & Dee Liddle Bonnie Odegaard John & Kathryn Lin Steven & Lisa O'Donnell Leslie Lindner Philip & Kathleen O'Hara Roger & Janice Lindner Meg Oliver-Mills Janet Lindner- Hurt James Olson Douglas & Barbara Lofton John & Louise Orozco Donna Logan Jerald & Linda Parks Kelly Logan Mary Parrish Paula Logan Michael & Mary Parrish W. Logan Milton & Laurine Paule Carol Logsdon Samuel & Kristine Payne Marcia Lohmann Flint & Judith Payton Annette & Edward Peevler

DL & Sandra Pepper Julie Peshkin Ann Peters Patsy Peterson Roger Peterson Tammy Pfeiferling Katherine Pflug Daniel Phelan Pauline Phillips - Gill Mary & Ann Philp Pilot Grove Savings Bank George & Maura Pintar Gary & Catherine Platz Susan Ploeger John & Sheri Powell Property Partners Burton & Joanne Prugh Quality Plus Feed R.W. Cardalla, Inc. Cristina Rabo Scott & Laurie Ragar Brian (Chip) Readinger Val Reeves Jeff Reichman Larry & Paulette Reichman Dan & Chris Reid Mark Renteria Mike & Cherish Rentmeester Dana Rheinschmidt Jim Rheinschmidt Dave & Jane Richter Roxy & John Riessen Jerald & Lois Rigdon Jane Riter RJO Inc. Donald Roasa Robert & Diann Means Trust Amy Robertson Daniel & Amy Robertson Kevin & Rebecca Rodgers Brian & Laura Rose Michele Ross Steven Rowland Lillian Rubin Jeffrey & Cathryn Rucker Noel Rusher G. Michelle Russell Jesse Saar Malik & Jennifer Sadiq Martin & Teresa Salino - Hugg M.D & K.L Sammons Fran Sanders

Leroy & Joyce Sanders Jay & Michele Sandona John & Michele Sandona Joyce Sapp Mary Saxton Michael & Julie Schilling Mary Schilson Marian & Dawn Schnicker Jessica Schrapf William & Candace Schulte Keith Schulz Pat Schurtz Helen Scott Thomas & Sandy Seabold Ronald & Shirley Sealine Linda Senf Allen & Alison Shafer William & Marsha Shonka Larry & Mary Sibbing Laura & Steven Siegrist Joel & Nicole Sieren Diana Small William & Marcia Smart Angela Smith Linda Smith Patricia Smith Janet Smith Russ & Mary Smith Jack & Mary Jo Smith Larry & Karen Snyder Kimberly & Jeffrey Staub Judy Stevens Doug & Anne Stewart Lyn Stinson Thomas Stoner Mary Storch Sullivan Auctioneer, LLC. Gary Sumpter Perry & Betsy Suter Birdwell & Amy Sutlive Amanda Swan Amanda & Greg Swan Timothy Synder Ruth & Glenn Taylor The Judson Company, LLC. Mark & Becky Thedens Mark & Kathleen Thompson Timothy Lundgren Farm Bureau Tisbest Philanthroy JL & DM Todd Wayne & Nancy Tolander Two Rivers Bank & Trust

United Steel Workers United Way of Southeast Iowa Sheila Vandever Colleen Varner Kancy Vermillion Harvey Waller Gary & Gretchen Walls Judith Walrath Mark Warth Linda Waterkotte Mary Watson Debra Wehrle Deann & Michael Weicher Don & Lori Weiss Mary & Rovane Weld Bruce & Corrina Wells Marcia Wiedemeier Paul Wilkerson Christine Williamson Dennis Wilson Nikki Wilson Patti & Harold Wilson John & Janet Winkelman Rodney Wittkamp Erika Wolfe Robert Woodburn Roger Woodbury Bruce & Wari Workman

COMMUNITY

INVESTMENTS & GRANTS The Keokuk Area Community Foundation and North Lee Community Foundation serves donors and nonprofits through sound financial management that aims to build charitable resources for the Tri-State Area Communities.

Due to your generosity and our investment performance, our financial growth remains steady, increasing the impact we have to do great things in the Tri-State Area.

TOTAL ASSETS $23,520,516.24

GRANTS AND SUPPORT Grants & Scholarships: $2,031,409.28 Program Support: $285,593.52

2024 INVESTMENT RETURNS Connection Bank: 14.30% Two Rivers Bank & Trust: 18.77% Pilot Grove Savings Bank: 16.99% Ameriprise: 10.98% North Lee Community Foundation Pilot Grove: 15.44% Overall Return: 15.29% Visit keokukfoundation.org/financials to view a copy of our 990 IRS Return. Also view our Independent Financial Review conducted by Gray Hunter Stenn LLP.

LEE COUNTY CHARITABLE FUND GRANT RECIPIENTS

EICHACKER / LOFTON GRANT FUND RECIPIENTS

Argyle Community Boosters City of Fort Madison Community Services Council, Inc Emma Cornelis Hospitality House Food Bank of Iowa Friends of Green Acres Foundation, LLC

Advocacy Network for Children America's First Great Dam Foundation Argyle Community Boosters Central Lee High School City of Hamilton Illinois Clark County Council on Aging Fort Madison Food Pantry Domestic Violence Intervention Program First Christian Church Food Bank of Iowa Fort Madison Mexican Fiesta Fort Madison YMCA Test Kitchen Grand Theatre Corporate Foundation Green Acres Golf Club Foundation Hancock County Health & Wellness Hoerner YMCA Industrial Opportunities Inc Keokuk Catholic Schools Keokuk High School Science Department Keokuk Saddle Club Keokuk Union Depot Foundation Legacy Theatre Foundation Montrose Fire Rescue Pathfinders Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra Three Rivers Conservation Foundation Toys for Tots United Way of the Great River Region

Friends of Shimek State Forest Equestrian Trails Hoerner YMCA Houghton Community Events Iowa 2X4S for Hope Junior Achievement of the Heartland Keokuk Community Child Development Center Keokuk Union Depot Foundation LC3 Thunderbirds Robotics Montrose Fire Rescue The Self Reliance Group The Strawberry Patch United Way of the Great River Region

NORTH LEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT FUND RECIPIENTS Central Lee High School Fort Madison Family YMCA Test Kitchen Ft. Madison Food Pantry Friends of Green Acres Foundation, LLC Iowa 2X4S for Hope Lee County EMS Council Old Fort Madison Preservation, Inc.

$254,295

IN COMPETITIVE GRANTS AWARDED

Keokuk Area Community Foundation P.O. Box 367 Keokuk, Iowa 52632 319.670.0207 keokukfoundation.org & northleecf.org