The Ames Foundation

Enhancing the
Ames Community.

Virginia Stafford Memorial Tree Sculpture, 2024
Established 1975

Our Mission

Engaging with partners, we connect generosity with opportunity, to serve as a catalyst for public projects that enhance the quality of life for Ames residents. 

Bandshell Park Restoration Project, 2004
Our Impact

Our Projects

Since 1975, The Ames Foundation has partnered to raise money, curate funds, and organize volunteers for projects to enhance community spirit and resources.

Ames Regional Economic Alliance Award Winners

Our Contributors of the Year

Each year, The Ames Foundation recognizes an individual or company who goes above and beyond in their volunteerism and support of the organization. We are proud to recognize the below names!

2023 Award Winner – Jeff Iles

2022 Award Winner – Chevron Renewable Energy Group

2021 Award Winner – Ames Ford Lincoln – Nick Johnson

2020 Award Winner – Jennifer Garst

2019 Award Winner – Ben Hershey

2018 Award Winner – Sankalp Organization

2017 Award Winner – Amber Corrieri

2016 Award Winner – Kathy Dubansky

Get Involved!

How to help?

Attend an Event

Get involved by attending one of our events! Check out the event calendar to view upcoming events and learn how to get involved!

Donate

The Ames Foundation has multiple ways to give! We appreciate your commitment to making Ames a better community.

Subscribe

Please join our mailing list so you receive up-to-date information about how to support TAF projects to improve quality of life for Ames residents.