Community Foundation Adopts Anti-Hate Policy

Published: October 29, 2024 | By: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | Category:

Over the past few years, philanthropy has seen an increased focus in grants made from donor-advised funds to hate groups. The Council on Foundations defines hate groups as “an organization whose goals and activities are primarily or substantially based on a shared antipathy towards people of one or more different races, religions, ethnicities/ nationalities/ national origins, genders, and/or sexual identities.”…Continue Reading


Community Foundation Celebrates Nonprofit Professionals

Published: October 17, 2024 | By: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | Category:

On Thursday, November 7, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host the Nonprofit Party at the Museum to celebrate Linn County nonprofit professionals. All nonprofit employees are invited to attend the party at the African American Museum of Iowa from 4 to 6 p.m. Complimentary appetizers and drinks will be served. “We’re looking forward to celebrating the work nonprofit…Continue Reading


Community Foundation Approves Over $3 Million in Grants

Published: September 30, 2024 | By: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | Category:

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently awarded $3 million in grants to 301 nonprofit organizations through September 30, 2024. The awards include summer Competitive Donor-Advised Fund grants, as well as distributions from donor-advised, designated, scholarship, and nonprofit funds. The Community Foundation works with donors and provides grants and support to nonprofits in pursuit of a vibrant and inclusive Linn County….Continue Reading


Community Foundation Seeks a Graphic and Multimedia Designer

Published: September 12, 2024 | By: Corinne Ramler | Category:

Applications are being accepted by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation for the position of Graphic and Multimedia Designer. This position is responsible for creating and executing visual and digital aspects of marketing materials, website, and other media to promote philanthropy and impactful grantmaking for the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.  This person is the graphic design and videography expert…Continue Reading


Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation to Serve as Host Site of 2024 Volunteer Management Conference 

Published: September 9, 2024 | By: Corinne Ramler | Category:

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will serve as a host site for the 2024 Volunteer Management Conference sponsored by Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada, AL!VE (Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement), and Better Impact. Creating Influence in Your Organization: Thinking Beyond a Seat at the Table’ will focus on equipping leaders of volunteers with skills to advocate, educate and…Continue Reading


Free Screening of “UnCharitable” Coming to Cedar Rapids Public Library

Published: September 5, 2024 | By: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | Category:

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has partnered with the United Way of East Central Iowa to sponsor a free screening of the film UnCharitable at the Cedar Rapids Public Library on Monday, October 21, 2024. The screening is open to local nonprofits and community members, and serves as an official pre-conference event of the Iowa…Continue Reading


Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Announces Fall 2024 Grant Cycle

Published: August 22, 2024 | By: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | Category:

Grant Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces its fall 2024 grant cycle for local charitable nonprofits. Applications will be accepted through Friday, September 13, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. The Community Foundation accepts applications from nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) status, governmental organizations, and non-501(c)(3) organizations that have completed arrangements to obtain…Continue Reading


Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Matches Gifts to Linn County Public Classrooms

Published: July 25, 2024 | By: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | Category:

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces it has once again partnered with DonorsChoose to match gifts to help fund classroom projects in Linn County, Iowa.  DonorsChoose is a nonprofit organization that makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need. Funding is available to support classroom education projects in Linn County public schools for grades K-12 that…Continue Reading


Kristi Columbus Appointed Vice President of Development

Published: July 25, 2024 | By: Drew Morton | Category:

On August 3, Kristi Columbus will join the Community Foundation as Vice President of Development. Kristi brings to the role more than 26 years of fundraising experience.   Kristi comes to us from Cornell College, where she most recently served as Associate Vice President. Kristi helped lead the college’s largest ever campaign, which raised more than $118 million. She previously…Continue Reading


Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Celebrates 75 Years of Serving Linn County

Published: July 24, 2024 | By: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | Category:

Block Party, Mural Installation, and a Free Admission Day to Cultural Organizations is Planned This year, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation – established as the Community Welfare Foundation of Cedar Rapids – marks 75 years of bringing together private philanthropy and impactful nonprofits to support a healthy and vibrant Linn County. Since 1949, Foundation assets have grown to over…Continue Reading