The Keokuk Area Community Foundation has awarded a $2,500 contribution to Lee County Economic Development Group as part of planned quarterly support in 2026. The Foundation anticipates contributing $10,000 annually to support economic development efforts across Lee County.

On November 6, 2025, The Keokuk Area Community Foundation  and the North Lee Community Foundation held a Grant Reception at Turnwater and awarded have awarded $170,239 to 37 nonprofit organizations.

“It is an honor for the Keokuk Area Community Foundation to be able to fulfill our donor’s wishes to support local non-profits."

The North Lee Community Foundation (NLCF) and the Keokuk Area Community Foundation (KACF) are honored to announce the receipt of a significant estate gift from the Sandrock Trust, established by longtime community supporters Dr. Austin Sandrock and Carole Wallis - Sandrock. $400,000 annually will be given in grants to nonprofit organizations and schools throughout the greater Tri-State area.

The Keokuk Area Community Foundation celebrated its 20th Anniversary in a Gala on May 3, 2025, at Meyers Courtyard. Founded in 2005, the Keokuk Area Community Foundation has received $23,026,592 in donations from 4390 donors, awarded $9,270,923 in grants and scholarships to 2313 organizations and 426 students. 

The Keokuk Area Community Foundation, North Lee Community Foundation and Community Foundation of Des Moines County are excited to announce the new online portal to apply for grants, called Grant Lifestyle Manager. GLM is s centralized cloud management system that keeps foundation staff, grantees, applicants, board members, and evaluators all on the same page.