The Robert F. McCune Endowment aims to continue the legacy of compassion demonstrated by its namesake, focusing on assisting cancer patients, facilities, and programs within the City of Ottumwa and Wapello County through a singular unified fund of resources.
The Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund is dedicated to enhancing the lives of those in Ottumwa and Wapello County through support for various 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Its goals are to foster unique, creative projects without duplicative services, address basic human needs, promote inclusiveness and diversity, and connect individuals and families to the community. The fund prioritizes programs that align with strategic priorities such as economic prosperity, educational opportunities, quality of life, and housing availability. It also considers the potential impact of grants, the ability of organizations to secure additional funding, and the possibility of using grants to match funds from other sources.