More than $942,000 was recently awarded to 82 area organizations by The Foster and Evelyn Barkema Charitable Trust for the 2021 grant cycle.
Foster and Evelyn were lifelong residents of Alexander and founded the charitable foundation in 2012. The fund awards grants to tax-exempt charitable, educational, literary, health or public service organizations. Preference will be given to the communities within the Belmond-Klemme, CAL, Hampton-Dumont, and West Fork school districts.
Applications for grants for 2022 will open on June 1 and close on September 30. Forms may be obtained after June 1 by contacting Zoe Brown, PO Box 461, Hampton, IA 50441 or by email: barkematrust@hotmail.com.
Belmond Public Library, Computers, $3,000
Belmond Hospital, Bladder Scanner, $8,000
Belmond Fire Dept., Portable Fan, Stabilizing Mounts, $8,150
Belmond-Klemme CSD, Metal Roll and Metal, $4,000
Build a better Belmond, remodel Ramsay Elementary for daycare, $25,000
Belmond VFW, Post 4244, Worksheets, $1,475
Belmond Historical Society, Electrical System Update, $4,000
Belmond Trees Forever, trees, $2500
Build A Better Belmond, Football Field Toilets, $5,000
Belmond-Klemme CSD, Scholarships, $40,000
Immanuel Reformed, Belmond, annual distribution, $20,000
Rowan Fire Department, radios, used fire truck, $18,253
Iowa River Players, college intern stipends, $2,000
Alexander Fire Department, ramp, $9,639
City of Alexander, concrete floor, $12,000
First Reformed, Alexander, annual distribution, $20,000
City of Goodell, City Hall refurbishment, $10,000
Meservey American Legion, clean decals on monument, $1,700
City of Meservey, Door Maintenance, $6,248
First Reformed, Meservey, annual distribution, $20,000
City of Thornton, City Hall Shelves, Dumpsters, $6,500
Mission Thornton, Zipline for Park, $10,000
CAL CSD, Robotic Technology, $5,000
CAL CSD, Therapy Dog Training, $1,350
Iowa Specialty Hospital, Clarion, Baby Warmer, $18,979
Wright County Health Department, Prenatal Program, $1,424
Sheffield Library, metal rotor tower, $750
West Fork CSD, Musical Instruments, $15,000
Apple Daycare, Sheffield, remodel, $20,000
West Fork Food Pantry, remodel, $2,000
Sheffield Care Center, Windows, $25,000
City of Sheffield, Pool Improvements, $20,000
West Fork Scholarship Fund, $40,000
Zion Reformed, Sheffield, annual distribution, $20,000
Hampton Public Library, carpet, $12,750
Franklin General Hospital, dining room chairs, $15,000
Hampton Fire Department, Pump Truck Pledge, $15,000
Hampton-Dumont-CAL, Robot Items, $4,209
Hampton Christian Day Care, Kitchen Renovation, $10,000
Wee Ones Christian Preschool, Hampton, Playground Equipment, $9,647
Compassion Flights, Airplane Promise, $10,000
Franklin County Food Pantry, Hygiene Products, $5,000
Franklin County Public Health, Medical Supplies, $3,500
Hampton Senior Center, matching grant, $8,000
Relay for Life, Franklin County, Cancer Research, $15,000
Historic Harriman-Nielsen Farm, repairs, $20,000
Hampton Police Department, speed signs, $7,500
City of Hampton Tree Board, Trees, $1,500
City of Hampton (Kiwanis), Playground Equipment, $10,000
Windsor Theater, Hampton, water softener, $3,600
Hampton-Dumont Scholarship Fund, $100,000
Franklin County Conservation Board, Music Sensory Play Items, $3,500
Franklin Wellness Center, Dectron Repairs, $3,023
Dumont Library, Movie License, Camera, Floors, $11,600
Dumont Ambulance, Jump Bags, $1,710
Dumont Fire Department, Radios, $7,687
Dumont American Legion, floors, $5,790
City of Dumont, Hopper Broom, $5,700
City of Dumont, Security Camera, $1,885
Dumont Reformed Church, annual distribution, $20,000
Fire Department Latimer, Pump/Hose Reel, $10,000
St. Paul Lutheran School, Latimer, Copier, $6,851
Cub Cadet Childhood Center, Latimer, Concrete, $10,500
Latimer Community Center, Kitchen Updates, $20,000
Rockwell-Swaledale EMT, Power Bed, Power System Installation, $20,000
Rockwell Fire, Breathing Apparatus, $15,000
City of Swaledale, Snowplow Attachment, $9,500
Coulter Fire, Hose, Nozzles, Air Tanks, $5,700
City of Coulter, Picnic Tables, $2500
City of Aredale, Park Updates, $1,500
Grant-Lee Fire Brigade, Bradford, Breathing Apparatus, $20,000
Wings of Refuge, Care for Participants, $20,000
NIACC, livestock facility upgrade, $20,000
North Central Ag Education, $5,000
Bridge of Hope, Furnace, Air Conditioning, Water Heater, $10,000
Caring Pregnancy Center, Mason City, Prenatal, $3,500
Children & Families of Iowa, Program Support, $5,000
Children’s Cancer Connection, camp scholarships,
$2,000
Iowa Ronald McDonald House, Operating Needs, $15,000
North Iowa Transition Center, vehicle, $7,000
One Vision, Vocational Training, $10,000
YSS Francis Lauer, Mason City, remodel, $5,000
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