- 1,015 Funds
Totaling $187.4 Million in Assets - $11 Million
Total Grants Awarded in 2019 - 571 Nonprofits
Funded in 2019
News & Events
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Approves $5 million in Grants
The Board of Directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved $5 million in grants to 233 nonprofit organizations. The awards include competitive grants from […]
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is Awarded Anonymous Grant to Expand SET Efforts
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is awarded a $465,000 grant to support the work of the Creating Safe, Equitable and Thriving Communities (SET) Fund. The […]
Theisen’s Stores Donate $100,000 to Cedar Rapids Disaster Recovery
An eastern Iowa home-farm-auto store, based in Dubuque and with two locations in Cedar Rapids, has donated $100,000 to disaster recovery in the Cedar Rapids area. […]
How to Make an Impact
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Establish a Fund
We can establish a fund in your name, the name of your family or business, or in honor of any person or organization you choose. There are many types of funds available and we can help you choose the right one. If you choose an endowed fund, your gift—and all future earnings — will support the causes you care about most, forever.
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Make Meaningful Gifts
Based on the type of fund you choose to establish, you can be involved in the work your gift supports. You can make a charitable recommendation or rely on the experienced staff at the Community Foundation to determine the areas of greatest need in our community. With Board approval, the Community Foundation will issue grants in the name of the fund you establish. The best part? We handle all the administrative details.
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Contact Us
There are many options available when considering your charitable giving. We can work with you to design solutions for your philanthropic goals. You can make a gift now or leave the Community Foundation in your will or living trust. We accept a variety of gifts. You can give to an existing fund or start your own fund.
