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Wapello County Foundation Making a difference in the lives that follow. The Wapello County Foundation was formed in 1981 through the vision of Ottumwa resident Paul Strother. The Foundations vision is simply to enhance the quality of life for all people of Wapello County. Since the first grants were made in 1988 a total sum in excess of 3700000 has been distributed to 118 separate recipients.