Claude & Dolly Ahrens Foundation

Overview

The Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation is a unique and innovative family foundation striving to help meet the needs of the Greater Grinnell community through ongoing support services and resources by maintaining and perpetuating an endowment. Its purpose is to provide improved and enhanced quality of life for present and future generations with interest in the areas of parks & recreation, education, and health with our collaborative partners.

Community programs of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation include Ahrens Park, Giving Gardens, Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium, Grinnell Food Coalition, Imagine Grinnell, Lend a Hand, P.O.W.E.R. Kids, Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund, S.H.E. Counts, Tiger Packs, Vosburg Music Fund.

Fun fact! The Ahrens Park Foundation was the Grinnell Chamber's 2026 Business of the Year winner! Watch their award video on Youtube.