The Barlow Family Foundation is a philanthropic arm of the Iowa Falls State Bank, owned by the Barlow Family. The Foundation was established to continue the personal endeavors of Robert W. and Jerene Barlow. The Foundation was established in 2001, mainly supporting education, arts and health. In addition to granting applied for funds in the spring. The Barlow Community Challenge was formed in 2013. Each fall the foundation has chosen a non-profit organization to reach a specific goal with the communities support and matching funds from the foundation. The Barlow Family Foundations generous contributions have made a difference in Iowa Falls and surrounding communities.
Past Community Challenge organizations:
2016
- Hardin Co. Sheriff’s Office
- Hardin Co. Trails Commission
- Gunderson Nature Park, Eldora
- Iowa Falls-Alden FFA
2015
- Hardin Co. Ag. Society Cattle Building
- Iowa Falls- Alden Little League
- New Providence Pride and Progress
- Iowa Falls Community Theater
2014
- Hardin Co. Ag. Society CCC/POW
- Union Cemetery Assoc
- Calkins Nature Center
- Friends of the Public Library
- Winter Rec Fest
- Voices of Iowa Falls
2013
- Iowa Falls- Alden Food Program
- Iowa Falls-Alden Band Boosters
- Caulkins Nature Area
- Riverbend Childcare
- Iowa Falls Fire Department
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