To solicit and receive contributions, gifts, grants, devises, or bequests of real or personal property or both from individuals, foundations, and public and private entities; and to maintain, use and apply, directly or indirectly, the whole or any part of the income therefrom and the principal thereof, exclusively for the benefit of, or to carry out the purposes of preservation of big spirit lake and surrounding areas.

Camp foster ymca of the okobojis is a charitable, community service organization that includes men, women, and children of all ages, abilities, incomes, races and religions. we are dedicated to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities by putting christian principles into practice through programs that promote healthy lifestyles, strong values, leadership development, community interaction, and international understanding. all persons are welcome at our ymca, regardless of their ability to pay. our ymca is founded and led by volunteers from our community; volunteers also serve as mentors, coaches, program leaders, instructors, and more.

The mission of the lakes area hockey association is to create, nurture, and sustain ice-related sports and recreation programs that teach and improve skills; foster sportsmanship, teamwork, and enjoyment; and improve fitness. these programs are financially accessible and meet the needs and interests of participants of all ages and skill levels throught the community.

To support, promote and facilitate educational needs, goals and opportunities for the benefit of the spirit lake elementary schools, a part of the spirit lake school district.7

Provide support to elementary, middle and high school music programs in spirit lake community schools. organization also provides support and contest fees for music competitions and camps.

Solicit local donations by community wide appeal and redistribute to local charitable agencies requesting donations that meet prescribed conditions set by the board

Education - provide scholarships

To solicit and receive contributions, gifts, grants, devises, or bequests of real or personal property or both from individuals, foundations, and public and private entities; and to maintain, use and apply, directly or indirectly, the whole or any part of the income therefrom and the principal thereof, exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of lakes regional healthcare, an iowa county hospital, including the purposes of lakes regional healthcare to recruit qualified health care practitioners to serve the residents of the service area of lakes regional healthcare.

Providing rooms for homeless, assisting job finding, prevention and rehabilitation programs of some root causes of homelessness: alcohol and drug addiction.