With 2025 being the first year with a new fillable application, Wapello County Foundation received and reviewed 23 applications. Wapello County Foundation announced $216,838.99 to 15 beneficiaries this year:
- Cardinal Community School District Scholarship
- American Gothic Performing Arts
- American Home Finding Association
- Blakesburg Historical Preservation Society
- Eldon Depot Committee, Inc
- Indian Hills Community College Foundation
- iJAG
- Iowa Historical Foundation
- Iowa Legal Aid
- Ottumwa Civic Music Association
- Ottumwa Community Thanksgiving Dinner
- Ottumwa Little League
- Seton Catholic School
- Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra
The foundation was founded to enhance the quality of life for all residents of the county. If you’d like to contribute, donate on our website or go through the South Ottumwa Savings Bank Trust Department.