The Clarence Johnson & Eunice Iwen Community Foundation focuses its grant-making on benefiting youth and community projects and activities within the Arthur, ND area, specifically defined by the Northern Cass School District boundaries. Affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the foundation aligns its mission with supporting local community development and well-being.
Target beneficiaries are organizations and projects that directly serve or benefit the Arthur area, as determined by the Advisory Board. This includes government entities and 501(c)(3) non-profits. Grants will not be made to individuals, and religious organizations are limited to non-denominational activities that serve the entire community. The impact goals are centered around the success of the project, the number of people benefiting, and the overall community impact, with a strategic focus on projects that foster local involvement and support.
The foundation prioritizes applications that demonstrate a significant impact on the project's success and a broad benefit to the community. Low priority is given to applications funding day-to-day operations. Other key considerations include community financial and in-kind donations toward the project, and the organizational management and integrity of the applying group. This indicates a strategic priority on sustainable, community-supported initiatives rather than ongoing operational costs.
Expected outcomes and measurable results are implicitly tied to the Advisory Board's granting considerations. These include the measurable impact of the grant on project success, the quantifiable number of beneficiaries, and the demonstrable overall positive impact on the community. The foundation also values the level of local involvement and support, suggesting that projects with strong community engagement are more likely to achieve desired results. Grant durations generally do not exceed 5 years for multi-year commitments, ensuring regular review and accountability.
The foundation's strategic priorities and theory of change are rooted in empowering the Arthur area through targeted funding that promotes youth and community development. By supporting projects with direct service or benefit, strong community involvement, and sound organizational management, the foundation aims to foster a vibrant and thriving local community. The dual application deadlines (April 1 and October 1) facilitate consistent support for new and ongoing initiatives, reinforcing a continuous cycle of community improvement.
