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Charitable Foundation July/August 2026 Donations

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First Citizens Charitable Foundation Awards $188,500 in July/August 2026 Grants

At First Citizens Bank, giving back to the communities we serve is an important part of who we are. Through the First Citizens Charitable Foundation, we are proud to support local organizations and initiatives that make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and families.

During July and August 2026, the First Citizens Charitable Foundation awarded $188,500 in grants to 35 organizations across Iowa and Minnesota. These donations support a wide range of causes, including education, healthcare, community development, the arts, youth programs, and services for those in need.

July/August 2026 Grant Recipients

We are pleased to recognize the following organizations for the important work they do in our communities:

  • American Cancer Society of Cerro Gordo County – $5,000
  • Belmond Community Hospital dba Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond – $4,000
  • Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc. – $7,500
  • Charles City Arts Council (Art-a-Fest) – $1,000
  • Charles City Civic Foundation Inc. – $5,000
  • Charlie Brown Community Day Care Center – $2,000
  • Chickasaw Township Fire District/Ionia Fire Dept – $2,500
  • Clear Lake Arts Council dba Clear Lake Arts Center – $1,000
  • Clear Lake Classical Incorporated – $6,000
  • Comprehensive Systems, Inc. – $5,000
  • Elderbridge Agency on Aging – $3,000
  • Gift of Giving (Wright Community Connections) – $5,000
  • Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa – $5,000
  • Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion – $4,000
  • Lakes & Pines Community Action Council Inc. – $2,500
  • Lutheran Services in Iowa Inc. – $5,000
  • Mason City Family YMCA – $10,000
  • Mora Music Boosters – $7,500
  • Mora Public Schools (Mora Imagination Library) – $5,000
  • Mustang Booster Club – $2,500
  • New Hampton Industrial Corporation – $10,000
  • NIACOG Housing Trust Fund Inc. – $5,000
  • North Iowa Area Community College – $5,000
  • North Iowa Fair Association – $10,000
  • North Iowa Southern Minnesota Veteran Stand Down – $2,000
  • 43 North Iowa – $15,000
  • Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless Shelters – $15,000
  • One Vision – $10,000
  • River City Chorus – $1,000
  • TLC The Learning Center – $5,000
  • Una Vocis – $1,000
  • United to Serve with Passion and Purpose – $1,000
  • University of Minnesota Kanabec County Extension – $5,000
  • West Fork Sports Boosters Club/West Fork CSD – $5,000
  • World Food Prize Foundation – $10,000

Living Our Core Values Through Community Giving

At First Citizens Bank, our commitment to charitable giving reflects our core values of Family, Community, Relationships, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.

Through the First Citizens Charitable Foundation, we are dedicated to supporting organizations that strengthen our communities, provide valuable resources, create opportunities, and improve the quality of life for those around us.

We are grateful for the dedication of these organizations and the important services they provide. We also extend our appreciation to our employees, Foundation Board members, and community partners who help make this giving possible.

Together, we are investing in stronger communities and a brighter future.

Learn More About Our Charitable Foundation

$15,000 - 43 North Iowa
$15,000 - 43 North Iowa
$15,000 - Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless Shelters
$15,000 - Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless Shelters
$10,000 - Mason City Family YMCA
$10,000 - Mason City Family YMCA
$10,000 - North Iowa Fair Association
$10,000 - North Iowa Fair Association
$10,000 - One Vision
$10,000 - One Vision
$7,500 - Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services
$7,500 - Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services
$7,500 - Mora Music Boosters
$7,500 - Mora Music Boosters
$6,000 - Clear Lake Classical
$6,000 - Clear Lake Classical
$5,000 - American Cancer Society - Cerro Gordo County
$5,000 - American Cancer Society - Cerro Gordo County
$5,000 - Charles City Civic Foundation
$5,000 - Charles City Civic Foundation
$5,000 - Comprehensive Systems Inc.
$5,000 - Comprehensive Systems Inc.
$5,000 - Gift of Giving
$5,000 - Gift of Giving
$5,000 - Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
$5,000 - Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
$5,000 - Kanavec County Extension
$5,000 - Kanavec County Extension
$5,000 - Mora Public Schools
$5,000 - Mora Public Schools
$5,000 - NIACOG (North Iowa Council of Governments)
$5,000 - NIACOG (North Iowa Council of Governments)
$5,000 - TLC: The Learning Center
$5,000 - TLC: The Learning Center
$5,000 - NIACC Pappajohn Center
$5,000 - NIACC Pappajohn Center
$5,000 - West Fork Sports Booster Club
$5,000 - West Fork Sports Booster Club
$4,000 - Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion
$4,000 - Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion
$4,000 - Iowa Specialty Clinic, Mason City
$4,000 - Iowa Specialty Clinic, Mason City
$3,000 - Elderbridge Agency of Aging
$3,000 - Elderbridge Agency of Aging
$2,500 - Ionia Fire Department
$2,500 - Ionia Fire Department
$2,500 - Lakes and Pines Community Action Council
$2,500 - Lakes and Pines Community Action Council
$2,500 - Mustang Booster Club
$2,500 - Mustang Booster Club
$2,000 - Charlie Brown Preschool and Child Care
$2,000 - Charlie Brown Preschool and Child Care
$2,000 - North Iowa/Southern Minnesota Veteran Stand Dawn
$2,000 - North Iowa/Southern Minnesota Veteran Stand Dawn
$1.000 - Art-A-Fest
$1.000 - Art-A-Fest
$1,000 - Clear Lake Arts Center
$1,000 - Clear Lake Arts Center
$1,000 - River City Chorus
$1,000 - River City Chorus
$1,000 - Una Vocis
$1,000 - Una Vocis
$1,000 - United to Serve with Passion and Purpose
$1,000 - United to Serve with Passion and Purpose
$15,000 - 43 North Iowa
$15,000 - 43 North Iowa
$15,000 - Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless Shelters
$15,000 - Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless Shelters
$10,000 - Mason City Family YMCA
$10,000 - Mason City Family YMCA
$10,000 - North Iowa Fair Association
$10,000 - North Iowa Fair Association
$10,000 - One Vision
$10,000 - One Vision
$7,500 - Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services
$7,500 - Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services
$7,500 - Mora Music Boosters
$7,500 - Mora Music Boosters
$6,000 - Clear Lake Classical
$6,000 - Clear Lake Classical
$5,000 - American Cancer Society - Cerro Gordo County
$5,000 - American Cancer Society - Cerro Gordo County
$5,000 - Charles City Civic Foundation
$5,000 - Charles City Civic Foundation
$5,000 - Comprehensive Systems Inc.
$5,000 - Comprehensive Systems Inc.
$5,000 - Gift of Giving
$5,000 - Gift of Giving
$5,000 - Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
$5,000 - Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
$5,000 - Kanavec County Extension
$5,000 - Kanavec County Extension
$5,000 - Mora Public Schools
$5,000 - Mora Public Schools
$5,000 - NIACOG (North Iowa Council of Governments)
$5,000 - NIACOG (North Iowa Council of Governments)
$5,000 - TLC: The Learning Center
$5,000 - TLC: The Learning Center
$5,000 - NIACC Pappajohn Center
$5,000 - NIACC Pappajohn Center
$5,000 - West Fork Sports Booster Club
$5,000 - West Fork Sports Booster Club
$4,000 - Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion
$4,000 - Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion
$4,000 - Iowa Specialty Clinic, Mason City
$4,000 - Iowa Specialty Clinic, Mason City
$3,000 - Elderbridge Agency of Aging
$3,000 - Elderbridge Agency of Aging
$2,500 - Ionia Fire Department
$2,500 - Ionia Fire Department
$2,500 - Lakes and Pines Community Action Council
$2,500 - Lakes and Pines Community Action Council
$2,500 - Mustang Booster Club
$2,500 - Mustang Booster Club
$2,000 - Charlie Brown Preschool and Child Care
$2,000 - Charlie Brown Preschool and Child Care
$2,000 - North Iowa/Southern Minnesota Veteran Stand Dawn
$2,000 - North Iowa/Southern Minnesota Veteran Stand Dawn
$1.000 - Art-A-Fest
$1.000 - Art-A-Fest
$1,000 - Clear Lake Arts Center
$1,000 - Clear Lake Arts Center
$1,000 - River City Chorus
$1,000 - River City Chorus
$1,000 - Una Vocis
$1,000 - Una Vocis
$1,000 - United to Serve with Passion and Purpose
$1,000 - United to Serve with Passion and Purpose
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