Lake Mills Foundation for Community Improvements

OVERVIEW: The Lake Mills Foundation for Community Improvements supports education, youth, libraries, recreation, beautification and other community needs in Iowa.

IP TAKE: This hyper-local foundation funds the same familiar and well-established organizations year after year in Lake Mills and is a good one to know for equipment needs. This is not a particularly accessible funder, but call them at the number provided below to get into contact, introduce your work, and learn if your work aligns with theirs, perhaps getting on their funding radar.

PROFILE: Established in 1997, the Lake Mills Foundation for Community Improvements (LMFCI) is a community foundation based in Lake Mills, Iowa. The foundation is run by a Don Knudtson as president, Candy Hanna as vice president and other officers and directors. It does not have paid employees on staff. LMFCI funds local efforts for education, youth, libraries, recreation, beautification and other community needs.

Grants for Education, Libraries, and Community Development

The Lake Mills Foundation for Community Improvements does not have a website to guide grantseekers. However, past tax records indicate that LMFCI has a very local focus within its hometown and supports a variety of causes here. Past grants have often gone towards capital support needs, such as building repairs, computer equipment and ongoing maintenance. It has also provided support for downtown beautification efforts, school murals and an aquatic center. In addition to grants, LMFCI also awards scholarships to local students.

Past local grantees include Lake Mills Scouts, Lake Mills Community Preschool and Day Care and Lake Mills Library.

Important Grant Details

Grants range between about $750 and $10,000. LMFCI typically awards less than $100,000 in grants per year. Grantmaking focuses on the town of Lake Mills, Iowa.

This foundation does not typically accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits and does not publish its grantmaking guidelines or deadlines. Direct general questions to the staff at 641-592-3251.

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