Iowa Foundation For Parks & Recreation

Iowa Foundation for Parks & Recreation

Our Mission

To provide resources to deliver the benefits of park and recreation to all Iowa communities.

Founded in 1987, the Foundation has a mission to provide resources to deliver the benefits of parks and recreation to all.

Our Vision

To build a better Iowa through parks and recreation.

Contact Us

for more information or to get involved or to donate!

Iowa Foundation PR

View the IFPR Brochure (PDF)

Promotional Video

Highlights of Current Projects and Activities

Mini Grant opportunity for communities/organizations with population of 10,000 or less - Applications are closed at this time
Provide Terry Trueblood IPRA Conference Scholarship - Application are closed at this time
Sole investor of IPRA's Women in Leadership Summit

Investor of Leadership Institute, Li

Supports Scholarship to attend IPRA annual training events
Scholarships to attend the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) annual Conference
- Application for 2023 NRPA Conference Fellowship
- Criteria for 2023 NRPA Conference Fellowship

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:

Working closely with local governments, recreation and parks departments, and private organization to identify and prioritize park and leisure opportunities and amenities
Furthering the course of research and development in all areas of leisure in Iowa
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.

2023 Golf Outing - Friday, August 11th

How to Donate

Online Donation

Donations are received by the Treasurer and Registered Agent, Doug Bylund.

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

Flyer

Application

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 Overview

Board Expectations

View IFPR Bylaws

Board Member Application

The IFPR is in need of a few new board members

The Iowa Foundation for Parks and Recreation is governed by a 15 member Board of Directors who meets a minimum of twice a year to hold an Annual Meeting and conduct business related to fundraising, co-sponsored programs with IPRA and other items that are central to the mission of the Foundation. The Board is currently made up of professionals, commercial members and retirees.

Board Members

Email addresses will not be posted for security purposes to this page. To contact the appropriate individual, please use the current Membership Director (PDF) which can be found on the “Members Side Only” of this website.

Angie Wolf, CPRP (President) Sales Representative

ACCO Unlimited
5105 NW Johnston Drive
Johnston, Iowa 50131

Term Expires: April 2024

Danae Edwards, CPRP (Vice President) Recreation Supervisor

Waukee Parks and Recreation
805 University Avenue
Waukee, Iowa 50263

Term Expires: April 2026

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

Doug Bylund (Treasurer)
Director

Indianola Parks and Recreation
2204 West 2nd Avenue
Indianola, Iowa 50125

Term Expires: April 2025

Kathy Guyer

Term Expires: April 2025

Hannah Angstrom
Recreation Superintendent

Fort Dodge Parks and Recreation
617 Central Avenue
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501

Term Expires: April 2025

Geoff Hubbard
Director

Marshalltown Parks and Recreation
10 W State Street
Marshalltown, Iowa 50158

Term Expires: April 2024

Ramona Dillinger
Aquatic Recreation Supervisor

Adel Parks and Recreation 301 S 10th Street Adel, IA 50003

Term Expires: April 2025

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 2025

Brett Douglas
Principal

Genus Landscape Architects
520 42nd Street #400
Des Moines, Iowa 50312

Term Expires: April 2024

Adam Spangler Recreation Director

Tipton Parks and Recreation
700 Park Rd
Tipton, Iowa 52772

Term Expires: April 2026

Justin Vogel Vice President of Transportation

McClure Engineering
1360 NW 121st Street
Clive, Iowa 50325

Term Expires: April 2024

Terry Hoffman

Term Expires: April 2024

Cody Downs
Vice President of Operations

Waterloo Tent & Tarp Co., Inc. Shade Creations by Waterloo 3105 Airport Blvd
Waterloo, Iowa 50703

Term Expires: April 2025