- 1,045 Funds
Totaling $194.5 Million in Assets - $13.8 Million
Total Grants Awarded in 2020 - 543 Nonprofits
Funded in 2020
News & Events
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Announces Summer 2021 Grant Cycle
Grant Deadline: Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. CST The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces its second grant cycle for 2021 for local charitable […]
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Approves Over $5.3 Million in Grants
The Board of Directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved $5.3 million in grants to 198 nonprofit organizations. The awards include competitive Organizational Support […]
Local funders grant $1.45 million to PATCH Program to assist with derecho home repair needs
Homeowner requests for assistance with housing repairs from damage sustained in the August 10 derecho through the Providing Assistance to Community Homeowners (PATCH) Program have increased. […]
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.
