About Us The Midwest is seen as a thriving center of the youth philanthropy movement as young people have exhibited tremendous wisdom in decision-making related to their own and their community’s future. By giving youth the opportunity and legitimate authority to give back to their community, they will continue to serve and develop model programs that enhance the educational process as well as a community trusteeship experience.
History
In 2007 the Iowa Council of Foundations (ICoF) began discussions on the possibility of incorporating a youth philanthropy component as part of its programming based on an inquiry from the Midwest Youth Philanthropy Network. The Midwest Youth Philanthropy Network (MYPN) had been established to foster communication between youth philanthropy programs in the Midwest and, as MYPN grew, it turned its attention to finding a statewide organization in Iowa to house its operations.
With expertise and experience in philanthropy, the ICoF was an ideal candidate. To support a full-time Coordinator of Youth Philanthropic Initiatives for the program, the ICoF partnered with AmeriCorps State of Promise. Since 2007, the Youth Philanthropy Initiative of the ICoF has been working to connect and offer resources to youth philanthropy programs throughout the state, as well as to provide information to nonprofit organizations that have an interest in engaging youth in the decision-making process.
Contact Us
If the ICoF can assist you with questions about youth philanthropy, please contact us.
Youth Philanthropy Initiative of the ICoF
Joseph Piearson, Coordinator of Youth Philanthropic Activities
Email us
P.O. Box 13229
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-537-6956
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