5 for the Future

Giving ‘5 for the Future’ of Iowa Communities

Imagine Iowa’s future if each of us chose to invest 5% of our assets in community causes.

We would see small-town dreams realized, and funds flow to solutions that help neighbors flourish. The possibilities are as unique as the places:

• Accessible workforce housing.
• Compelling art and cultural experiences.
• Strong hubs for innovative programming.

Realizing this vision takes planning and preparation. Iowa Community Foundations are here to help.

Iowa’s Changing Donor Landscape
Iowa is experiencing a major transition. Long-held family assets—from agricultural land to retirement accounts—are being passed to the next generation, many of whom live elsewhere. Committing ‘5 for the Future’ now could generate significant resources over the decades to come.

Nearly $30.4 billion will transfer from one generation to the next by 2030, according to a recent report.

This moment presents a unique opportunity for Iowa communities that can retain and reinvest a portion of these funds through charitable giving.

Cultivating Homegrown Generosity

We care about the places where we’ve put down roots. Seeding our community’s future is a collective effort. When we all leave five, our hometowns thrive!

Planned endowment giving can help protect, grow, and spread wealth that would otherwise disappear from our communities and our state. This continues the quality of life Iowans cherish.

Our endowments are a trustworthy tool to ensure your long-term local giving. We can also help you give to local charitable causes or connect you directly with nonprofit organizations doing exceptional work on the ground in your hometown.

Capturing just 5% of the 10-year transfer sum would create over $1.5 billion in new endowments. Over 20 years, this endowment could support grantmaking of over $1.8 billion.

Find your local community foundation and ask how you can commit 5% for the future, today.