Veridian Credit Union, in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, focuses on enriching communities within its service area in Iowa and Nebraska through support to nonprofit organizations. Their mission encompasses providing general operating support grants to organizations that contribute significantly to community enrichment.
The Emmet County Community Foundation, affiliated with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, focuses on strengthening communities within Emmet County through encouraging charitable giving and creating legacies for the future. Their grants serve as a catalyst for community transformation and growth, aiming to make Emmet County a desirable place to live, particularly benefiting rural areas. The Foundation supports a wide range of areas including Arts & Culture, Community Betterment, Education & Youth Development, Environment & Animal Welfare, Health, and Human Services. Priority is given to volunteer projects or those with matching funds, projects benefiting county residents by organizations based outside the county, and efforts that maximize resources through cooperation and collaboration while aiming to reduce redundancy in services, programs, or projects.