Iowa Foundation for Parks & Recreation
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Our Mission
Our Vision
Contact Us
Contact us at info@iowaparksfoundation.org
for more information or to get involved or to donate!
Highlights of Current Projects and Activities
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Mini Grant opportunity for communities/organizations with population of 10,000 or less - Application closed at this time
- Provide scholarships to attend various IPRA and NRPA events
- Terry Trueblood Iowa Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA) Conference Scholarship – Applicaiton closed at this time
- National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Annual Conference Scholarship – Opens May 1, 2025
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Sole investor of Iowa Parks and Recreation Association’s Women in Leadership Summit
- Investor of Leadership Institute
Our Purpose
Iowa Foundation for Parks and Recreation is organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of and to carry out the purposes of the leisure movement in Iowa by:
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Working closely with local governments, recreation and parks departments, and private organization to identify and prioritize park and leisure opportunities and amenities
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Furthering the course of research and development in all areas of leisure in Iowa
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Providing scholarships on a nondiscriminatory basis regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin to unrelated worthy students enrolled in professional development programs in parks and recreation or related fields of study at post-secondary institutions of higher learning in Iowa;
Fundraising Events and Ways to Give
We have various ways to give to the Foundation, including:
- Annual Golf Outing
- Live and Silent Auctions at IPRA Fall Workshop
- Match Campaign
- IPRA Conference
- Corporate Donor Gifts
- Outright Cash Gifts
Get involved today! Your involvement and generous tax deductible gift will be an investment in the park and recreation profession, as well as, an investment in the betterment of Iowa communities.
2025 Golf Outing - Friday, August 15th
- August 15, 2025 in Dike, Iowa
- Registration deadline is August 9
- Online registration: click here
How to Donate
Donations are received by the Treasurer and Registered Agent, Chad Dyson.
As a non-profit organization, the Foundation relies entirely on the generosity of our donors to help continue our work. Your tax-deductible gift shows that you support a strong parks and recreation network in Iowa, and understand the undeniable benefits that they provide to our local communities.
Exempt Status - The Foundation for Parks and Recreation is a 501(c)(3) organization and is exempt from federal income tax. All contributions are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Friends of the Foundation
Friends Purpose:
- Educate, support and connect with Friends to further the Mission and Vision of the Foundation
Why Join:
- Stay up to date on current legislation that can affect Parks and Recreation
- First to know about Scholarships and Mini Grant opportunities
- Personal invitation to Foundation Golf Outing
- knowledge of Auction items at Fall Workshop
- Opportunities to join a committee to further the Mission and Vision of the Foundation
Board Recruitment
Board Members
Email addresses will not be posted for security purposes to this page. To contact the appropriate individual, please use the Membership Directory which can be found in the membership Hub.
Hannah Angstrom, CPRP (President) Assistant Director
Fort Dodge Parks Recreation Services
617 Central Ave
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Term Expires: April 2028
Geoff Hubbard (Vice President) Director
Johnston Parks and Recreation
6221 Merle Hay Road
Johnston, Iowa 50131
Term Expires: April 2027
Laura Murphy (Secretary)
Superintendent of Recreation
West Des Moines Parks and Recreation
4200 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
Term Expires: April 2026
Chad Dyson, CPRE (Treasurer)
Director
Davenport Parks and Recreation
700 W. River Drive
Davenport, Iowa 52802
Term Expires: April 2028
Doug Bylund
Chief of Culture and Recreation
Indianola Parks and Recreation
2204 West 2nd Avenue
Indianola, Iowa 50125
Term Expires: April 2028
Danae Edwards, CPRP
Recreation Supervisor
Waukee Parks and Recreation
805 University Avenue
Waukee, Iowa 50263
Term Expires: April 2026
Angie Wolf, CPRP
Sales Representative
Burke Playground
PO Box 549
Fond du Lac, WI 54936
Term Expires: April 2027
Ramona Dillinger
Aquatic Recreation Supervisor
Adel Parks and Recreation 301 S 10th Street Adel, IA 50003
Term Expires: April 2028
Doug Foley
Director
Manchester Parks and Recreation
208 E Main Street
Manchester, Iowa 52057
Term Expires: April 2026
Matt Boggess, CPRP
Director
Vinton Parks and Recreation 701 East A Street
Vinton, Iowa 52349
Term Expires: April 2028
Matt Beatty
Executive Director
Iowa Turf Grass Institute 8050 Golf House Drive
Des Moines, Iowa 50211
Term Expires: April 2027
Adam Spangler Recreation Director
Tipton Parks and Recreation
700 Park Rd
Tipton, Iowa 52772
Term Expires: April 2026
Becky Halling Assistant Recreation Director
Perry Parks and Recreation
1800 Pattee St
Perry, Iowa 50220
Term Expires: April 2027
Shawn O'Shae CSM - Urban Planner
MSA Professional Services
1555 SE Delaware Ave Suite F
Ankeny, Iowa 50021
Term Expires: April 2027
Cody Downs
Vice President of Operations
Waterloo Tent & Tarp Co., Inc. Shade Creations by Waterloo 3105 Airport Blvd
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
Term Expires: April 2028