A Legacy of Giving
Members of the William Quarton Heritage Society are ensuring their generosity will strengthen Linn County for generations while honoring the philanthropic spirit that has shaped our community. More than 130 philanthropists gathered on June 9 for the 2026 William Quarton Heritage Society Luncheon at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML). The annual event celebrates generous donors who…Continue Reading
Your Will is a Reflection of What Matters
Life is full of moments that shape who we are and what we value. While we often think about the legacy we’re building through our daily actions, it’s equally important to consider how those values will continue to make a difference in the future. A will is more than a legal document—it’s a reflection of what matters most and the…Continue Reading
A New Chapter for TrueNorth’s Legacy of Giving
TrueNorth Legacy Foundation transitions its charitable giving to a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation Strong communities are built by organizations that make giving part of who they are. For the past four years, the TrueNorth Legacy Foundation has invested in the communities where its colleagues live and work. Now, that commitment is entering a new chapter through a new…Continue Reading
Preparing Today for Tomorrow’s Disasters
Since 2008, governments, nonprofits, businesses, and funders have worked together through Linn Area Partners Active in Disaster (LAP-AID) to strengthen Linn County’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. As a founding partner, the Community Foundation has invested significant staff time and leadership in these efforts. Since 2022, Vice President of Learning, Carrie Walker, has served as…Continue Reading
Supporting Older Adults with Care and Connection
As we age, our needs shift in ways that aren’t always obvious. Things that may seem simple to us in our younger years like a warm meal, enjoying live music, or spending time with friends, can become more difficult to access. But by thinking beyond basic health and wellbeing, our community can help residents stay engaged and fulfilled as they…Continue Reading
Watching Them GROW
Growing Real Opportunities for Work at Kazimour Farm & Orchard Just a few years ago, life on the Kazimour family’s century-old farm was quiet. Vegetable and flower gardens surrounded the farmhouse and life had settled into an easy flow. By the fall of 2025, things were looking and sounding much different. More than 70 visitors walked among the rows of…Continue Reading
Planting the Seeds
For more than a century, one Cedar Rapids family has cultivated kindness alongside apples. On a hot July day, Bob Kazimour stands on his family’s century-old farm overlooking Cedar Rapids. As chickens wander the yard and miniature horses laze in the shade, he reflects on history, family, and community. When asked what his parents might think if they could see…Continue Reading
Community Foundation Matches Gifts to Linn County Public Classrooms
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces it has once again partnered with DonorsChoose to match gifts to help fund public school 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…Continue Reading
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Approves $4.6 Million in Grants
The Board of Directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved $4.6 million in grants to 352 nonprofit organizations. The awards include competitive Organization Support Grants and Program Support Grants from the spring grant cycle, as well as Rapid Response Grants and distributions from donor-advised, designated, scholarship and nonprofit funds. Additionally, the GreatAmerica Competitive Donor-Advised Fund awarded $408,500 in…Continue Reading
Free Screening of UnCharitable Coming to Mount Vernon’s Bijou Theater
Film Screening: Monday, June 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m. The Southeast Linn Community Center is partnering with the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation and United Way of East Central Iowa to host a free screening of the film UnCharitable at the Bijou Movie Theater, 123 2nd Ave. SW in Mount Vernon. The screening will take place on Monday, June 22, 2026,…Continue Reading
