OKOBOJI, IA (Northwestiowanow) — The Okoboji Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program has shattered previous fundraising records.

At the beginning of the year, the student-led team set an ambitious goal of $75,000. Thanks to their dedication, outreach, and creativity, along with a $10,000 matching grant from a late-stage donor, they raised $112,346 for the 2024/25 program, exceeding expectations by more than $37,000. The funds raised will support various local nonprofits in the Iowa Great Lakes area.

Their accomplishments will be officially recognized on May 22nd at the Foundation’s Leadership & Legacy Event at the Lakeview Deck. The evening will honor YIP participants, celebrate Okoboji Foundation Legacy Members, and mark the beginning of another Okoboji summer. Attendees will also be the first to hear the exclusive announcement of the Foundation’s 2025 grant award recipients and Youth in Philanthropy scholarship winners.