Funds for the Community
Program Fund
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration | Grant Award Includes Funding from Donor-Advised and Field of Interest Funds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Scholastic & Personal Success | Help The Academy SPS Grow | $8,334 | |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa | Removing Roadblocks for Kids | $20,000 | |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids | Sustaining Youth Development Program | $30,000 | |
| Brucemore | Grant Wood Exhibit | $15,000 | |
| Cedar Rapids Community School District | Kids on Course University (funded for 2 years) | $60,000 | |
| Cedar Valley Humane Society | Pets for Vets | $5,000 | |
| Cornell College | King Chapel Clock and Tower Restoration Project | $4,489 | Nina E. and Victor D. Merveaux Endowed Fund for Historic Preservation |
| Cornell College | King Chapel Clock and Tower Restoration Project | $511 | |
| Discovery Living | Member Advocate | $25,000 | |
| First Lutheran Church | Saturday Evening Meal Program (SEMP) 2016 | $574 | Ralph E. and Barbara J. Hughes Endowed Fund for Church-Related Human Service Activities |
| First Lutheran Church | Saturday Evening Meal Program (SEMP) 2016 | $3,026 | Tokheim Family Field of Interest Fund for the Homeless and Hungry of Cedar Rapids |
| First Lutheran Church | Saturday Evening Meal Program (SEMP) 2016 | $1,342 | Vern W. Reeder Memorial Fund |
| First Lutheran Church | Saturday Evening Meal Program (SEMP) 2016 | $6,784 | |
| First Lutheran Church | Saturday Evening Meal Program (SEMP) 2016 | $2,279 | Claire and Vernon Hudek Fund |
| Heart Connection aka Children’s Cancer Connection | Family Services | $5,000 | |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Horizons Meals on Wheels: Help Homebound Seniors (funded for 3 years) | $8,918 | Robert E. and Corinne L. Yaw Fund |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Horizons Meals on Wheels: Help Homebound Seniors (funded for 3 years) | $51,082 | |
| Iowa Startup Accelerator | Imagination Iowa Summer Camp Scholarships | $457 | Abbott, Joan and Ann Lipsky Endowed Fund for Child-Centered Programs |
| Iowa Startup Accelerator | Imagination Iowa Summer Camp Scholarships | $14,543 | |
| Jane Boyd Community House | Jane Boyd PATHS 2.0 | $15,000 | |
| The Hook | ArtLOUD! | $6,216 | Iva C. Robb Fund for Artistic Initiative, a Liars Theater Legacy Fund |
| The Hook | ArtLOUD! | $3,784 | |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | Theatre Education Program Expansion | $5,000 | |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | Theatre Education Program Expansion | $10,000 | |
| Wheelchair Ramp Accessibility Program Coalition | Ramp It Up! | $18,000 | |
| Young Parents Network | Comunidad Latina (Latin Community) | $15,740 | |
| Young Parents Network | Comunidad Latina (Latin Community) | $7,610 | Nina and Victor Merveaux Fund for Low-Income Families |
| Community Health Free Clinic | CHFC Dental Clinic Services FY17 | $15,000 | |
| Deaf Iowans Against Abuse Inc. | Suicide & Addiction in the Deaf Community | $10,000 | |
| Families Helping Families of Iowa | Emergency Clothing & Basic Needs for Children (funded for 2 years) | $40,000 | |
| Friends of the Hiawatha Public Library | Play & Learn of East Central Iowa | $5,000 | |
| Girls on the Run of Johnson County Iowa | Girls on the Run Teams Up with Kids on Course (funded for 3 years) | $27,000 | |
| Jane Boyd Community House | Family Support for Success (funded for 2 years) | $60,000 | |
| Junior League of Cedar Rapids | Bridging the G.A.P. 2016-17 | $5,000 | |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation | Family Caregivers Center of Mercy | $5,119 | Van Nostrand Fund for Health Related Activities |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation | Family Caregivers Center of Mercy | $4,881 | Nina and Victor Merveaux Fund for Health and Health-Related Programs |
| Power of Women and Children | Purchase audio visual equipment | $5,000 | |
| Red Cedar Chamber Music | Hussite Fantasy – Czech Music for Linn County | $10,000 | |
| Safe Place Foundation | Phase Programs (funded for 3 years) | $11,847 | Van Nostrand Fund for Health Related Activities |
| Safe Place Foundation | Phase Programs (funded for 3 years) | $4,8153 | |
| Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families | Collaborative Project: Waypoint Coordinated Entry Operations | $15,000 | |
| Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Inc. | Homeless Prevention Outreach Advocate (funded for 3 years) | $60,000 | |
| Affordable Housing Network Inc. | FACTS – Financial and Credit Training Sessions | $15,000 | |
| Area Substance Abuse Council | Medical Services for Women and Children | $2,669.75 | White Cross Society Fund |
| Best Buddies International Inc. – Best Buddies Iowa | Linn County School Friendship Program | $1,738 | John A. and Elsie M. Nelson Fund |
| Best Buddies International Inc. – Best Buddies Iowa | Linn County School Friendship Program | $3,262 | |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa, Inc. | Improved Child Safety & Positive Youth Development | $17,391 | Anonymous donor |
| Catherine McAuley Center Inc. | Medical Services for Women and Children | $2,669.75 | White Cross Society Fund |
| Cedar Rapids Community School District | Metro Care Connection School Based Health Clinic | $2,669.75 | White Cross Society Fund |
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | Exhibition Season Sponsor 2017 | $30,000 | |
| Cedar Valley Friends of the Family | Victim Services | $25,000 | |
| Cedar Valley Humane Society | Pets for Vets | $10,000 | Anonymous donor |
| Cedar Valley Humane Society | Pets for Vets | $9,423 | |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Inc. | Leadership & Character Building for At-Risk Girls | $10,000 | |
| Goodwill Industries of the Heartland–Cedar Rapids | Light Manufacturing Training and Placement Program | $30,000 | |
| Iowa College Access Network | Linn County FAFSA Challenge (funded for 2 years) | $40,000 | |
| Kids First Law Center | Advocates for Children in High-Conflict Cases (funded for 2 years) | $30,000 | Anonymous donor |
| Kids First Law Center | Advocates for Children in High-Conflict Cases (funded for 2 years) | $30,000 | |
| Linn-Mar School Foundation | Leadership Development for Students of Diversity | $3,100 | John A. and Elsie M. Nelson Fund |
| Monarch Research Project | Monarch Research Project | $6,980 | Linn County Fund |
| Monarch Research Project | Monarch Research Project | $2,322 | GP Fund for the Environment |
| Monarch Research Project | Monarch Research Project | $5,698 | |
| National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | 68.77.89 High School Curriculum | $15,000 | |
| NewBo City Market | Market Hosted Events at NewBo City Market | $15,000 | Anonymous donor |
| Orchestra Iowa | Orchestra Iowa’s 2016-17 Fine Arts Series | $25,000 | |
| SPT Theatre Company | Tales From the Writers’ Room Season 10 | $15,000 | |
| Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families | Medical Services for Women and Children | $2,669.75 | White Cross Society Fund |
| Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families | Support for Waypoints Madge Phillips Shelter | $25,000 | Anonymous donor |
| Tanager Place | Children of Promise | $1,000 | Myron F. and Esther S. Wilson Donor-Advised Fund |
| Tanager Place | Children of Promise | $19,000 |
Organizational Development Fund
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Area Substance Abuse Council | Guide to the Future | $15,000 |
| Catherine McAuley Center | CMC Capital Campaign Feasibility Study | $15,000 |
| Kids First Law Center | Website Upgrade | $14,802.88 |
| Orchestra Iowa | 2016/17 Masterworks Campaign Sprint | $9,500 |
| Systems Unlimited | Remote training for enhanced service delivery | $15,000 |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Project SEARCH: Moving to Employment Services | $15,000 |
| Access 2 Independence of the Eastern Iowa Corridor, Inc. | AIRS Accreditation and Certification | $6,608 |
| African American Museum of Iowa | Technology to Advance the Museum’s Mission | $6,500 |
| Coggon Area Betterment Association | A Rural Revival: Recruiting Campaign | $2,400 |
| Friends of Cedar Lake Inc. | Destination Cedar Rapids: The Power of Connection | $9,500 |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | Enhancing Volunteer Roles and Opportunities | $15,000 |
| IWLC – Iowa Women Lead Change | Lead Iowa Feasibility Study | $15,000 |
| New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative Inc dba NewBoCo | Making Iowa the #1 State for Female Entrepreneurs | $15,000 |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Technology Infrastructure Development Project | $15,000 |
| Abbe Center for Community Mental Health | Improving Healthcare through EHR technology | $15,000 |
| Affordable Housing Network Inc. | Cedar Rapids Supportive Housing Evaluation | $15,000 |
| Area Substance Abuse Council | ASAC’s Feedback Informed Treatment Project | $15,000 |
| Brucemore | Brucemore Comprehensive Campaign Feasibility Study | $15,000 |
| Foundation 2 Inc. | Foundation 2 Feasibility Study | $947 |
| Foundation 2 Inc. | Foundation 2 Feasibility Study | $14,053 |
| LBA Foundation | Skill Building for leadership Board and staff | $6,000 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | Technology Upgrade and Expansion | $15,000 |
| Young Parents Network | Capacity building website/integrated mktg. project | $15,000 |
Endowment Challenge Fund
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Legal Aid Foundation | Sustaining Justice Challenge | $25,000 |
| Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Inc. | Willis Dady Endowment: Creating a Stable Future | $25,000 |
Linn County Fund
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Area Substance Abuse Council | Preventing Youth Substance Abuse in Rural Linn | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa, Inc. | Linn County Youth Mentoring Project | $10,000 |
| Cedar Valley Friends of the Family | Victim Services | $4,000 |
| Cedar Valley Humane Society | CVHS Shelter Renovation Schematic Design | $5,000 |
| City of Central City | Senior Dining-Home Delivered Meals 2016-2017 | $10,000 |
| City of Walker | City Park Improvements | $10,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Brass Band | Eastern Iowa Brass Band 2017 Concert Series | $4,000 |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Horizons Survivors Program Violent Crime Advocacy | $10,000 |
| Iowa College Access Network | Future Ready Iowa – Linn County Curriculum Project | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Forward Thinking in Rural Linn County | $9,990.5 |
| Linn County Fair Association | Handicap Ramps and Parking Project: Matching Grant | $10,000 |
| Old Opera House Community Arts Council | Coggon Opera House Interior Painting Project | $7,300 |
| Red Cedar Chamber Music | Music in Rural Linn County Libraries 2017 | $4,000 |
President’s Fund
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Youthport | Emerging Opportunity: Limited English Proficiency Community Development Summit | $2,500 |
| Catherine McAuley Center Inc. | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $2,271.68 |
| Cedar Valley Humane Society | Emergency Expenses: Urgent Septic System Repair | $2,500 |
| Foundation 2 Inc. | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
Community Investment Fund
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids Community School District | Paws to Read pilot program at Pierce Elementary | $2,850 |
| United Way of East Central Iowa | Poster printing costs associated with the September Attendance Awareness month activities. | $1,000 |
Nonprofit Recovery Fund
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing Network Inc. | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
| African American Museum of Iowa | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $3,900 |
| Aging Services, Inc. | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
| Area Substance Abuse Council | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
| Artisan’s Sanctuary | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
| Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $1,207 |
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
| Legion Arts Inc. | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
| National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
| NewBo City Market | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
| Olivet Neighborhood Mission | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
| Orchestra Iowa | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
| The Ceramics Center | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
| Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families | Request to Reimburse 2016 Flood Expenses | $5,000 |
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds
Altorfer
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa, Inc. | Soldier Support Project | $2,500 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | Healthcare Services for the Underserved FY17 | $1,000 |
| Deafinitely Dogs Inc. | Facility Dogs for Recovering PTSD Veterans | $1,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | 2016-2017 Music and Arts Studios Programming | $1,000 |
| Families Helping Families of Iowa | Emergency Clothing & Basic Needs for Children | $1,500 |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Horizons Summer Meals Program Support | $2,500 |
| Kids First Law Center | Advocacy for Children of High-Conflict Divorce | $2,400 |
| Linn Area Education Associations Community Foundation dba The Teacher Store | The Teacher Store 2016 | $1,500 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation | Family Caregivers Center of Mercy | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Restoring a Wetland Upstream of Cedar Rapids | $2,500 |
| Orchestra Iowa | 2016-17 Music in the Schools Program | $500 |
| Riders Club of America | Senior Transportation Services | $500 |
| Tanager Place | Collaborative Problem Solving Initiative | $2,000 |
| YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area | All Together. Better. For a New Marion YMCA. | $2,500 |
Bloomhall Family
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society – Cedar Rapids | Fund A Need Cancer Research | |
| American Diabetes Association Inc.-Iowa | American Diabetes Association – Diabetes Busters | |
| Area Substance Abuse Council | Finishing the CD+ Facility Improvement Project | |
| Catherine McAuley Center Inc. | Improving Safety & Security for CMC Residents | |
| Chelsey’s Dream Foundation | Building families one dream at a time. | |
| Community Health Free Clinic | Healthcare Services for the Underserved FY17 | |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | 2016-2017 Healing Hearts Program | |
| Iowa Veterans Welcome Center aka Freedom Foundation | Operation Freedom Foundation | |
| Linn Area Education Associations Community Foundation dba The Teacher Store | The Teacher Store 2016 | |
| Linn County Conservation Board | Children’s Outdoor Natural Playscape | |
| Orchestra Iowa | 2016-17 Music in the Schools Program |
Diamond V
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| African American Museum of Iowa | Mightier Than the Sword | $4,800 |
| Area Substance Abuse Council | Supporting Recovery from Substance Abuse | $9,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa, Inc. | Foster Youth Mentoring | $7,250 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids | Sustaining Youth Development Program | $5,000 |
| Catherine McAuley Center Inc. | Offering Hope through Adult Basic Education | $4,500 |
| Cedar Rapids Community School District | Metro Care Connection Emergency Health Fund 2016 | $2,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | Fall 2016 Exhibition and Programming Support | $5,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association dba Orchestra Iowa | 2016-17 Fifth Grade Fiddles Program | $5,000 |
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | 2016 Hope Builders Home | $5,000 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | Healthcare Services for the Underserved FY17 | $4,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | 2016-2017 Youth Arts Leadership Program | $4,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Health Center | Eastern Iowa Dental Center (EIDC) | $10,000 |
| Families Helping Families of Iowa | Emergency Clothing & Basic Needs for Children | $4,000 |
| Gems of Hope | Help Corridor Kids & Teens Impacted by Cancer | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Inc. | Financial Assistance for Girls In Need | $4,000 |
| Hawkeye Area Community Action Program | Support of Backpack Program | $18,000 |
| Heights Center Inc. | Promoting Pathways to Prosperity | $10,000 |
| Henry Davison Youth Center Inc. | Upgrade to security for the Youth Center | $1,000 |
| Hiawatha Public Library | Expansion/Renovation of Hiawatha Public Library | $5,000 |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Horizons Summer Meals Program Support | $5,000 |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | Native landscaping and interpretation additions | $10,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | ICF Annual Request to Diamond V Mills June 2016 | $2,000 |
| Iowa School for the Deaf Foundation | Digital Signage at Iowa School for the Deaf | $5,500 |
| Iowa Veterans Welcome Center aka Freedom Foundation | Operation Freedom Foundation | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Empowering the Future through Junior Achievement | $7,500 |
| Junior League of Cedar Rapids | Bridging the G.A.P. 2016-17 | $5,000 |
| Kids First Law Center | Advocacy for Children of High-Conflict Divorce | $6,000 |
| LBA Foundation | LBA Programming Funding Request | $8,000 |
| Linn Area Education Associations Community Foundation dba The Teacher Store | The Teacher Store 2016 | $2,500 |
| Matthew 25 | Matthew 25 School Gardens and Urban Farm | $11,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation | Family Caregivers Center of Mercy | $15,000 |
| Monarch Research Project | Monarch Research Project | $100,000 |
| National Council on Youth Leadership | Greater Cedar Rapids Council on Youth Leadership | $2,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Restoring Three Wetlands Upstream of Cedar Rapids | $51,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Foundation | Beef Education Facility | $10,000 |
| Olivet Neighborhood Mission | Food Pantry and Clothing Closet | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, Inc. | Comprehensive Prevention Services | $5,000 |
| Riders Club of America | Senior Transportation Services | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Cedar Rapids | Summer Day Camp | $4,000 |
| Tanager Place | Collaborative Problem Solving Initiative | $20,000 |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Disability Behavior Interventionist Program | $3,000 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | Theatre Cedar Rapids Family Series Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Trees Forever | Cedar Rapids Fruit TreeKeepers | $5,000 |
| Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa | Kids On The Go — Specialized Bikes – for Linn County residents | $15,000 |
| Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families | Madge Phillips Center Shelter Flooring Tiles | $5,200 |
| Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Inc. | Wllis Dady Capital Endowment | $15,000 |
| YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area | All Together. Better. For a New Marion YMCA. | $10,000 |
| Young Parents Network | African Moms Prenatal and Parenting Group | $5,000 |
Gazette Foundation
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa Foundation | Arts And Minds: Building on Iowa’s Creative Legacy | $36,000 |
| Tanager Place | Soaring Beyond | $25,000 |
GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer’s Association – East Central Iowa Chapter | 2016 Walk – The End of Alzheimer’s Starts With You | $5,000 |
| Area Substance Abuse Council | Keeping Teens Safe | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa | Create Life-Changing Friendships | $14,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids | Sustaining Youth Development Program | $7,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Community School District | Kids on Course University | $7,000 |
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | 2016 Hope Builders Home | $10,000 |
| Hiawatha Public Library | Expansion/Renovation of Hiawatha Public Library | $5,000 |
| International Academy for Russian Music, Arts & Culture | IARGUS 2016 (Russian Guitar Festival) | $5,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | ICF Request to GreatAmerica Financial Services2-16 | $11,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Inspiring Future Innovation and Economic Growth | $10,031 |
| Kirkwood Community College Foundation | GreatAmerica Financial Services Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center | 2016 Especially for You Race Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society – Cedar Rapids | Fund A Need – Cancer Research | $10,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Community School District Foundation | Franklin KITE Program | $2,500 |
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | Summer 2017 Exhibition and Educational Programming | $7,500 |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | Young Artist Program Production Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Cedar Valley Friends of the Family | Victim Services | $4,000 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | Healthcare Services for the Underserved FY17 | $5,000 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | Show Sponsorship – Peter Pan | $30,000 |
| Friends of Czech Village Corp | Capital Campaign for Czech Village Roundhouse | $5,000 |
| Kirkwood Community College Foundation | GreatAmerica Financial Services Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Legion Arts Inc. | In the Middle of America | $2,500 |
| March of Dimes Foundation | 2017 March for Babies | $5,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center | 2017 Especially for You Race Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| NewBo City Market | Market Yard Amphitheater and Capital Improvements | $5,000 |
| Old Creamery Theatre Company | Theatre for Young Audiences Tour of “Best Quest” | $7,000 |
| Orchestra Iowa | Orchestra Iowa’s 2016-17 Season | $35,000 |
| Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Inc. | Willis Dady Capital Project | $10,000 |
Lil’ Drug Store Products
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer’s Association – East Central Iowa Chapter | 2016 Walk – The End of Alzheimer’s Starts With You | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa, Inc. | Bowl for Kids Sake 2017 Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Community School District | Metro Care Connection Emergency Health Fund 2016 | $250 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | Healthcare Services for the Underserved FY17 | $1,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | 2016-2017 Music and Arts Studios Programming | $1,000 |
| Henry Davison Youth Center Inc. | Feeding the Youth at HD Youth Center | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Inspiring Future Innovation and Economic Growth | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Cedar Rapids | Bridging the G.A.P. 2016-17 | $1,500 |
| Kids First Law Center | Advocacy for Children of High-Conflict Divorce | $1,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center | 2016 Especially for You Race Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation | St. Luke’s Child & Adolescent Center | $2,000 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | TCR – 2016-17 Holiday Show Sponsorship | $25,000 |
McGrath Automotive Group
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25 | Matthew 25 School Gardens and Urban Farm | $1,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation | Family Caregivers Center of Mercy | $5,000 |
| Orchestra Iowa | 2016-17 Music in the Schools Program | $2,500 |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Disability Behavior Interventionist Program | $2,000 |
| The Teacher Store | The Teacher Store 2016 | $2,500 |
| Catherine McAuley Center Inc. | English Education and Skills Training for Refugees | $2,500 |
| Cedar Rapids Community School District Foundation | Franklin KITE Program | $2,500 |
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | 2016/17 Habitat-Kirkwood College Partnership | $2,500 |
| Eastern Iowa Health Center | Eastern Iowa Dental Center | $2,500 |
| Hiawatha Public Library | Expansion/Renovation of Hiawatha Public Library | $2,500 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | Theatre Accessibility for Youth | $2,500 |
| Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Inc. | Willis Dady Capital Project | $5,000 |
| YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area | YMCA Camp Wapsie Wastewater Improvements | $10,000 |
World Class Industries
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine McAuley Center Inc. | Offering Hope through Adult English Education | $4,500 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | Healthcare Services for the Underserved FY17 | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Hiawatha Public Library | Play & Learn of east Central Iowa | $5,000 |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Horizons Summer Meals Program Support | $5,000 |
| Kids First Law Center | Advocacy for Children of High-Conflict Divorce | $3,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Des Moines | Family to Family and Peer to Peer teacher training | $2,000 |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Disability Behavior Interventionist Program | $2,545 |
| Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa | Variety Star Playground | $15,000 |
| Blackhawk Area Special Education District 865 | Adapted Playground | $10,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | ICF General Funding Request to World Class Industries October 2016 | $2,000 |
| Northwest Neighbors Neighborhood Association | West Side Rising Memorial | $5,000 |
| Old Creamery Theatre Company | Theatre for Young Audiences Tour of “Best Quest” | $2,000 |
| Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families | Domestic Violence Safety Net Project | $6,000 |
| Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Inc. | Willis Dady Capital Project | $5,000 |
| Young Parents Network | Broadway Babies 2017 | $2,500 |
