Friends of Wapello County Foundation,
The Wapello County Foundation was formed in 1981 through the vision of Ottumwa resident Paul Strother. Paul created this philanthropy foundation for the community he loved so much. Following his death in 1983 the Foundation was funded by his estate and the income from the Foundation was to be used for grants to non-profit organizations and governmental bodies.
Subsequently, the Wapello County Foundation in 2005 became associated with the Iowa County Endowment Fund Program which redistributes a percentage of Iowa’s commercial casino gaming tax revenues. The total sum yearly directed to the local foundation is the re-distributed 75% to local non-profits and the remaining 25% is allocated back to the permanent endowment of the Wapello County Foundation Endowment Fund.
Most every Wapello County resident has been touched by programs or charities supported by Foundation grants. Since the foundation’s first grants were made in 1988 a total sum in excess of $3,200,000 has been distributed to 105 separate recipients.
The general purpose of the Wapello County Foundation is simply to enhance the quality of life for all people of Wapello County. Gifts may be made to the Foundation to continue to build a permanent endowment for the benefit of current and future generations. Donors who wish to make an investment in our County may do so through the Foundation during their lifetime or from their estate after death or from a memorial. The Foundation through these Endowment funds provides great flexibilities to serve any charitable purpose and is uniquely capable of adapting to the needs and interest of the Wapello County Community.
Please feel free to contact any of volunteer Board Members at any time concerning the Wapello County Foundation. We urge and appreciate your support.
Andrew Woodard, President
Wapello County Foundation
641-954-5782
Board Members
![Andrew Woodard](https://www.wapellofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Woodard_8612v300ppiCMYK.jpg)
Andrew Woodard
![Chuck Kiple](https://www.wapellofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Chuck3-1.jpg)
Chuck Kiple
![Dianne Haas](https://www.wapellofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/dianne_haas.jpg)
Dianne Haas
![Mark Altfillisch](https://www.wapellofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Altfillisch-d-1.jpg)
Mark Altfillisch
![Gary Yates](https://www.wapellofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/YatesG-1.jpg)
Gary Yates
![Bill Reece](https://www.wapellofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Reece-d-1.jpg)
Bill Reece
![Josh Van Ness](https://www.wapellofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Member-1.jpg)
Josh Van Ness
![Lori Yates](https://www.wapellofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/YatesL-d-1.jpg)
Lori Yates
![Paul Zingg](https://www.wapellofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Zingg-d-1.jpg)
Paul Zingg
![Kathy Sorak](https://www.wapellofoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kathy.jpg)