Dysart Community Foundation
The Dysart Community Foundation is a tax-exempt charitable organization, 501c (3); that was established September 12, 1997. The purpose of the foundation is to receive and accept gifts for educational, cultural, community betterment and other charitable purposes. The Foundation then disburses the donations among local tax-exempt community organizations to support various projects. Foundation resources are segregated and administered as funds consisting of a General Fund, an Endowment Fund, and donor amounts directed for specific purposes.
Over its lifetime, the foundation has provided over $131,500 to nonprofit groups and
community projects.
The Foundation is managed by the seven-member board of directors, who are appointed by
various community organizations
2026 Board of Directors
Carly McGivern, Union Community School District School Board
Maxine Bottema, Farmers Savings Bank & Trust
Courtney Petersen, Dysart City Council
Rick Krug, Dysart Lions Club
Kendall Heckroth, Farmers Savings Bank & Trust
Reta Callahan, Dysart Women’s Club
Sarah Carter, Dysart Chamber of Commerce