The Jasper Community Foundation, established in 1997, aims to improve the quality of life in Jasper County, Iowa, by accepting tax-deductible bequests and gifts. It has broad, flexible purposes supporting various sectors including arts and culture, economic development, education, environment, health and human services, and recreation.
The Jasper Community Foundation Grant program awards grants annually to projects in Jasper County, identified through a community grants application process. The foundation focuses on areas such as arts and culture, economic development, education, environment, health and human services, recreation, and other community activities, with grant amounts varying based on available funds each fiscal year.