The Community Foundation’s competitive grant programs are supported by the Greater Good Fund, an unrestricted, endowed fund established to help nonprofits meet the needs of Linn County. Additional support comes from Field of Interest Funds, established by donors who want to support a specific charitable cause in our community.

Program Support Grants

OrganizationPurposeAmountField of Interest Fund Name
African American Museum of IowaMapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa Exhibit/Program$25,000
The Arc of East Central IowaSpecial Needs Childcare Affordability$30,000
Area Substance Abuse CouncilPrevention Education in Linn County$15,000
ASACASAC Workforce Development$20,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central IowaWinter Recruitment Challenge$30,000
Boys and Girls Club of the CorridorRhythm of the Streets$15,000
Catherine McAuley Center Inc.Increasing Effectiveness in Women’s Services$30,000
Cedar Rapids Community OrchestraMusic Director Contract Support$1,000
Cedar Rapids Community School District FoundationSTEAM Grown Education$30,000
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art2022 Exhibition and Educational Program Support$30,000
Cedar Valley Habitat for HumanityRepairs Program$15,000
City of Cedar RapidsImpacting Youth through Rolling Rec Mobile$15,000
Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyEIAA’s 2022 “Open Studio & SPARK” Programming$29,904
Eastern Iowa Health CenterPatient Unmet Needs$3,828
$9,449 Van Nostrand Fund for Health Related Activities
$8,801 White Cross Society Fund
$7,922 Nina and Victor Merveaux Fund for Health and Health-Related Programs
Feed Iowa FirstDistribution of Fresh Produce$5,920
$2,407 Tokheim Family Field of Interest Fund for the Homeless and Hungry of Cedar Rapids
$1,071 Vern W. Reeder Memorial Fund
$1,202 Claire and Vernon Hudek Fund
Four Oaks Family & Children’s ServicesFour Oaks Supportive Housing Services$20,000
Friends of Marion Carnegie LibraryFriends of Marion Carnegie Library/DPIL$4,024
$5,976 John A. and Elsie M. Nelson Fund
Friends of the FamilyVictim Services$15,000
Harmony School of MusicHarmony School: Music for Positive Change – 159780
$4,631 Margaret I. Haupt Music Enrichment Fund
Hawkeye Area Community Action ProgramDiversity Food Program$30,000
Heritage Area Agency on AgingHealthy Homes Program$30,000
His Hands Free ClinicMedications to Improve Community Health$17,544
$456 Ralph E. and Barbara J. Hughes Endowed Fund for Church-Related Human Service Activities
Horizons – A Family Service AllianceNTS Expansion and Growth$20,049
$9,951 Robert E. and Corinne L. Yaw Fund
Jane Boyd Community HouseJane Boyd Achievement Academy Out-of-School Care$30,000
Jane Boyd Community HouseJane Boyd PATHS Program$19,200
Junior Achievement of Eastern IowaTomorrow Needs You Today: Career Readiness Program$15,000
LBA FoundationLBA Foundation  CR-Dreams 2021-2022$25,000
Linn County Correctional Chaplaincy dba Fresh Start MinistriesFSM & 6th Judicial RISE/Wenzel Partnership$12,000
Linn-Mar School FoundationLiteracy Beginnings: Supporting Emerging Readers$5,000
Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni AssociationArchery at Vernon Middle School$2,343
National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryFood, Freedom, and Foliage$30,000
NewBo City MarketThe Hatchery Program$15,000
NewBoCoFuture City Iowa$15,000
Olivet Neighborhood MissionOlivet Mission’s Move to a Weekly Food Pantry$19,972
$5,028 Nina and Victor Merveaux Fund for Low-Income Families
Orchestra IowaBrucemorchestra: Celebrating Music and Community$30,000
Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterSustainability Improvements for Land Care$7,757
$1,843 GP Fund for the Environment
Red Cedar Chamber MusicINTO NOOKS AND CRANNIES: Chamber Music for Linn CO$13,369
$4,631 Margaret I. Haupt Music Enrichment Fund
SPT Theatre CompanySPT Theatre 2021-22 Season Support$15,000
St. Luke’s Health Care FoundationMental Health First Aid for Healthcare Workers$15,000
St. Luke’s Health Care FoundationSt. Luke’s Dental Health Center$28,230
Waypoint Services for Women, Children and FamiliesFamily Support Program$17,502
$2,134 Jay and Bonnie Petersen Fund for Children and the Underprivileged
$364 Abbott, Joan and Ann Lipsky Endowed Fund for Child-Centered Programs
Willis Dady Emergency ShelterWillis Dady Volunteer Program$30,000
YPNBuilding Bright Futures$24,216
$784 Homer E. and Irma B. Busby Fund for Human Services
YPNBuilding Bright Futures Program Expansion$25,000

Organization Support Grants

OrganizationPurposeAmountField of Interest Fund Name
Abbe Center for Community Mental HealthMedical Support Technology Project$2,744
Academy for Scholastic & Personal SuccessThe Academy SPS Planning for the Future$10,000
Affordable Housing Network, Inc.AHNI Capacity-Building Staff Training Plan$15,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central IowaIncrease Recruitment To Attract More Mentors$20,000
Catherine McAuley CenterGrowth through strategic planning and leadership$20,000
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art2022 General Operating Support$10,000
Central Furniture RescueTurning a House into a Home for Families in Need$16,000
Clothe-A-Child Inc.ClotheAChild 2021 Operational Support Grant$4,000
Discovery Living Inc.Cybersecurity Fortification$20,000
Families Helping Families of IowaGeneral Operating Support$15,000
Family Promise of Linn CountyFulfilling the Promise of Shelter$15,000
Feed Iowa FirstGrowing Food and Farmers in Linn County$15,000
Feed Iowa FirstAlleviating Food Insecurity in Linn County$15,000
Harmony School of MusicAdapt and Thrive: Harmony School El Sistema$15,000
Indian Creek Nature CenterContinue to Increase ICNC Intercultural awareness$10,278
Matthew 25Matthew 25 Strategic Plan$10,500
National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryNCSML Technology Integration Assessment$20,000
NewBo City MarketNewBo City Market General Operating Support$15,000
Tanager PlaceConstituent-Focused Comprehensive Website Rebuild$746 Fund for Management Resourcing
$17,254 Organization Support Grant Fund
The History CenterCommunication Coaching for THC Staff$5,500
The History CenterGeneral Operating Support$15,000
Theatre Cedar RapidsOrganizational Training for Diversity & Inclusion$15,000
Theatre Cedar RapidsTheatre Cedar Rapids Reopening Support$15,000
United Way of East Central IowaUWECI Website Redesign Grant Request$14,235
United We March ForwardBridging the Gap$12,000
Waypoint ServicesGrowing Organizational Capacity with Salesforce$20,000

President’s Fund (currently known as Rapid Response Grants)

OrganizationPurposeAmount
African American Family Resiliency AssociationLiability Insurance$2,400
Coggon Area Betterment AssociationEmergency Expenses: Coggon Center – Steam Pipe Abatement & Repair$2,500
CRPrideBuild Capacity to Serve the Community$2,500
Linn County Community ServicesOn-Call Interpretation Services$2,500
Save Cedar Rapids HeritageNew Furnace$2,500

Endowment Challenge Grants

OrganizationPurposeAmount
Iowa Humane AllianceIHA Painting A Brighter Future Together$25,000

Creating Safe, Equitable & Thriving Communities Fund

OrganizationPurposeAmount
Central City Development CorporationGroup Violence Intervention Support and Outreach Work$39,000
Foundation 2Support and Outreach Coordination$30,000
Foundation 2Violence Intervention for Safe Communities$200,000
Wellington Heights Community ChurchWellington Heights Neighborhood Enrichment Program$20,000

Girls with Goals

OrganizationPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls Club of the CorridorSMART Girls$500
Courage League Sports dba CAN PLAYHERS – Health, Empowerment, Respect and Sports$500
Girls on the Run of Eastern IowaAthletic Hijabs for Girls on the Run$500
North Iowa Area Community College FoundationNIACC Verizon Innovation Girls STEM Camp and Mentoring Project$500

Disaster Recovery Fund

OrganizationPurposeAmount
Freedom FoundationFood Pantry Supplies Serving Veterans$3,000
Horizons, A Family Service AllianceFinancial Wellness Counselor$12,072
Housing Fund for Linn CountyPATCH Program Revolving Loan Fund$760,000
Matthew 25PATCH Program Housing Repair$190,000
Olivet Neighborhood MissionCommunity Gardens$3,000
Waypoint ServicesCoordinated Entry Outreach$25,000

COVID-19 Disaster Response Fund

OrganizationPurposeAmount
Empowering Youths of IowaDisplaced Student Support$4,200
Fresh Start MinistriesRISE Program Equipment & Technology$2,225
Friends of CASALinn County Foster Care Review Board Equipment & Technology$3,036
Horizons, A Family Service AllianceFinancial Wellness Counselor$32,927.93
Linn County Public HealthVaccines Incentives$15,000
Olivet Neighborhood MissionFood Pantry$3,000

Community Investment Fund

OrganizationPurposeAmount
Cedar Rapids Tourism OfficeFree Admission February$25,000
Tanager PlaceBrandon Fleming in Cedar Rapids$5,000
Volunteer IowaNational Service Challenge$25,000

Competitive Donor-Advised Funds

Altorfer Inc.

OrganizationPurposeAmount
Deafinitely Dogs Inc.Canines Offering Positive Emotions (COPE) Program$2,500
Foundation 2 Inc.Emergency Youth Shelter Support$2,000
House of HopeBuilding to Heal: Addressing Mental Health Crisis$2,500
Iowa JAG Inc.Creating Career Pathways for Underserved Youth$4,000
Kids First Law CenterAdvocacy for Children of High-Conflict Divorce$2,500
Marion Public LibraryMPL Mobile Library$2,500
Orchestra IowaOrchestra Iowa’s 2021-22 Education Programs$2,500
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western IllinoisRonald McDonald Family Room at St. Luke’s Hospital$2,000
The Freedom FoundationVeterans Emergency Assistance Program$2,500
Variety – the Children’s Charity of IowaVariety – Specialized Bike Program$2,500
Wellington Heights Community ChurchBuilding Hope Campaign$2,000
YPNBuilding Bright Futures$2,500

Bloomhall Family Fund

OrganizationPurpose
Alzheimer’s Association – Iowa ChapterProgram or Operating Support
American Heart AssociationCommunity Lifesavers
Area Substance Abuse CouncilSubstance Abuse Education for Parents
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa, IncFrom Ally to Impact through Mentoring
Catherine McAuley Center Inc.Improving Healthcare Experiences for Refugees
Chelsey’s Dream FoundationChelsey’s Dream Foundation – Building Families
Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids Inc.Medical Financial Support for Homeless Animals
Deafinitely Dogs Inc.Canines Offering Positive Emotions (COPE) Program
Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyHealing Hearts Workshop Series 2021-2022
Field of Hope Inc.Women’s Empowerment Through Agriculture
Foundation 2 Inc.Emergency Youth Shelter Support
Horizons – A Family Service AllianceHorizons Meals on Wheels
Kids First Law CenterAdvocacy for Children of High-Conflict Divorce
Marion Public LibraryMPL Mobile Library
Matthew 25Healthy Time Check
Orchestra IowaOrchestra Iowa’s 2021-22 Education Programs
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western IllinoisRonald McDonald Family Room at St. Luke’s Hospital
The Arc of East Central IowaDisability Service Awareness and Access
The Freedom FoundationVeterans Emergency Assistance Program
The Teacher StoreSupplies for Teachers
Variety – the Children’s Charity of IowaVariety – Specialized Bike Program
YPNBuilding Bright Futures

Cedar Grove Signature Fund

OrganizationPurposeAmount
Brucemore Inc.2022 Summer Season at Brucemore$20,000
Cedar Valley Humane SocietyCedar Valley Humane Society Expansion & Renovation$50,000
Community Theatre of Cedar Rapids dba Theatre Cedar RapidsTCR Out of Doors Theatre Programming at Brucemore$50,000
Kids First Law CenterRestorative Justice Prevents Youth Violence$37,500
Matthew 25Healthy Time Check$25,000
Mirrorbox TheatreA New Home for New Plays$20,000
NewBo City MarketExpanding the Hatchery for Entrepreneurship Equity$50,000
Tanager PlaceImproving Mental Health Education and Awareness$25,000
Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Inc.Willis Dady Works – Employment Program$22,500

CRST International

OrganizationPurposeAmount
Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtSpring 2021 Programming$10,000
Cedar Rapids Opera TheatreCedar Rapids Opera Theatre 2020-2021 Season$30,000
Cedar Rapids Public Library FoundationDolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL)$10,000
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity2020 Rehab Home$10,000
Cornell CollegeOperations Support$25,000
Cornell CollegeGeneral Support for Barry Center$5,000
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western IllinoisGirl Scout Leadership Development Program$5,000
Hoover Presidential FoundationUsing the Arts to Celebrate Iowan Lou Henry Hoover$2,500
Inland Empire United WayGeneral Support$12,614
Iowa College FoundationICF Annual Funding Request to CRST October 2020$5,000
Junior Achievement of Eastern IowaInspiring Brighter Tomorrows – JA Programs$10,000
LBA FoundationLBA Youth Engagement Programs$5,000
Metro United Way Inc.General Support$1,525
Mount Mercy UniversityOperations Support$10,000
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library2021 Arts & Culture Programming$30,000
Orchestra IowaReimagining Orchestra Iowa’s 2020-21 Season$30,000
Red Cedar Chamber MusicGeneral Operating Support$5,000
The History CenterRinging In Roaring [20]21!$10,000
Theatre Cedar RapidsTheatre Cedar Rapids General Operating Support$10,000
United Way of Allen CountyGeneral Support$12,031
United Way of Buffalo and Erie CountyGeneral Support$1,160
United Way of Central Alabama, Inc.General Support$3,473
United Way of Clinton County IowaGeneral Support$656
United Way of East Central IowaGeneral Support$108,044
United Way of Greater CincinnatiGeneral Support$2,096
United Way of Greater Los AngelesGeneral Support$1,414
United Way of Lane CountyGeneral Support$863
United Way of San Joaquin CountyGeneral Support$2,243
University of Iowa FoundationGeneral Support for Hancher Auditorium$5,000
Valley of the Sun United WayGeneral Support$882
Westminster Presbyterian ChurchThe Long View Neighborhood Mission$25,000

Diamond V

OrganizationPurposeAmount
African American Museum of IowaMapping Exclusion Exhibit and Programming –$7,500
Catherine McAuley Center Inc.Improving food security and healthy eating habits$4,500
Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtSpring 2022 Exhibition and Education Support$5,000
Deafinitely Dogs Inc.Canines Offering Positive Emotions (COPE) Program$4,500
Foundation 2 Inc.Emergency Youth Shelter Support$7,000
Hoover Presidential FoundationEmpowering Iowa Women: The Lou Henry Hoover Story$2,500
Horizons – A Family Service AllianceHorizons Meals on Wheels$7,500
Indian Creek Nature CenterOrganic Etzel Sugar Grove Farm Enhanced Support$9,000
Iowa College FoundationICF Annual Funding Request to Diamond V June 2021$1,000
Junior League of Cedar RapidsBridging the G.A.P. (Guide. Advocate. Provide.)$7,500
Marion Public LibraryMPL Mobile Library$7,500
Matthew 25Healthy Time Check$15,000
National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibrarySTEAM Grown Education: The Greenhouse Initiative$7,500
NewBoCoTiny Techies Teacher Training$7,500
Olivet Neighborhood MissionHoliday Adoption Program Sponsor 2021$3,500
St. Luke’s Health Care FoundationSt. Luke’s Dental Health Center$5,000
Tanager PlaceCamp Tanager Capacity Expansion$10,000
The Freedom FoundationVeterans Weekly Free Lunch Program$2,000
The Teacher StoreClassroom Supplies for local educators$4,000
Trees ForeverGrowing Futures Workforce Development Program$12,000
Variety – the Children’s Charity of IowaVariety – Specialized Bike Program$5,000

GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation

OrganizationPurposeAmount
African American Museum of IowaMapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa & Programming$2,500
Alzheimer’s Association – Iowa Chapter2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sponsorship$3,500
American Heart AssociationGo Red for Women$5,000
Area Substance Abuse CouncilSubstance Abuse Education for parents$3,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa, IncNew Strategies To Attract Mentors$7,000
Brucemore Inc.Brucemore 2021 History Tour Sponsorship$15,000
Catherine McAuley Center Inc.Expanding English Language Learning Opportunities$8,000
Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtFall 2021 Exhibitions and Educational Programming$10,000
Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtThe Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Gala$7,500
Cedar Rapids Opera TheatreYoung Artist Program Sponsorship$15,000
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity2021 Women Build$10,000
Community Health Free ClinicDirect Patient Care$4,000
ConnectCRConnectCR Awakening Connections Campaign$100,000
Czech Village New BohemSponsor for Iconic Fundraiser$5,000
Eastern Iowa Chapter JDRFJDRF One Walk$3,500
His Hands Free ClinicHis Hands Free Clinic Great Need Great Care Campaign$15,000
Indian Creek Nature CenterAccessibility in Nature$10,000
International Academy for Russian Music, Arts & CultureIARGUS 2021: Celebrating Eastern Europe!$3,000
Iowa College FoundationICF Annual Funding Request to GreatAmerica Jan2021$20,000
Junior Achievement of Eastern IowaJunior Achievement Partnership Proposal$10,000
Kirkwood Community College FoundationGreatAmerica Financial Services Scholarship$20,000
Matthew 25Healthy Time Check$10,000
Mercy Medical Center2021 Especially for You Race Sponsorship$5,000
Mercy Medical Center FoundationHallMar Village & Innovation Center Aging/Dementia$100,000
Mount Mercy UniversitySoccer Field Project$20,000
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library2021 History & Heritage Programs$29,465
NewBoCoTiny Techies Teacher Support$10,000
Orchestra IowaFor education programs$10,000
Red Cedar Chamber MusicChamber Music for Linn County Public Schools$5,000
Tanager PlaceCamp Tanager Capacity Expansion – 157094$100,000
Theatre Cedar RapidsThe Sound of Music’ at TCR Sponsorship$35,000
Waypoint Services for Women, Children and FamiliesKidsPoint School Age Program Educational Items$3,776.45
Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Inc.Supportive Housing Program Support$10,000
Zach Johnson FoundationKids on Course University – Summer 2021$10,000

Lil’ Drug Store Products, Inc.

OrganizationPurposeAmount
Alzheimer’s Association – Iowa Chapter2022  Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sponsorship$4,000
Catherine McAuley Center Inc.Improving Refugee & Immigrant Access to Child Care$1,000
Cedar Rapids Public Library FoundationDolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL)$1,250
Clothe-A-Child Inc.Clothe-A-Child Lil Drug Store 2021$2,000
Community Health Free ClinicDirect Patient Care FY22$2,000
Deafinitely Dogs Inc.Canines Offering Positive Emotions (COPE) Program$2,250
Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyEIAA’s “Re-building the Arts” Project 2021-2022$4,000
Foundation 2 Inc.Emergency Youth Shelter Support$5,000
His Hands Free ClinicHis Hands Free Clinic GreatNeed.GreatCare Campaign$5,000
Horizons – A Family Service AllianceHorizons Meals on Wheels$5,000
Iowa JAG Inc.Creating Career Pathways for Underserved Youth$1,000
Junior Achievement of Eastern IowaCreating Equitable and Just Learning Opportunities$4,000
Junior League of Cedar RapidsBridging the G.A.P. (Guide. Advocate. Provide.)$1,000
Kids First Law CenterAdvocacy for Children of High-Conflict Divorce$2,000
Matthew 25Healthy Neighborhoods Campaign$5,000
Mercy Medical Center2021 Especially for You Race Sponsorship$5,000
NewBoCoTiny Techies Teacher Training$2,500
Orchestra IowaOrchestra Iowa’s 2021-22 Education Programs$2,500
Planned Parenthood of the HeartlandImproving Community Reproductive Health Outcomes$1,500
Sleep in Heavenly PeaceBed Build! IA-Cedar Rapids Marion – 2021$2,400
The Arc of East Central IowaSpecial Needs Childcare Affordability$2,500
The Freedom FoundationVeterans Emergency Assistance Program$1,650
Variety – the Children’s Charity of IowaVariety – Specialized Bike Program$2,500
Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Inc.Willis Dady Support Housing Renovations$4,000
YPNBuilding Bright Futures$1,000

McGrath Automotive Group

OrganizationPurposeAmount
Catherine McAuley Center Inc.LIFE Program for Refugee and Immigrant Youth$2,500
Feed Iowa FirstGrow Some Rows$5,000
First United Methodist Church, MarionFeeding Lunches to Youth$3,500
Foundation 2 Inc. dba Foundation 2 Crisis ServicesEmergency Youth Shelter Support$10,000
Iowa JAG Inc.iJAG: Career Pathways for Underserved Youth$5,000
Kids First Law CenterAdvocates for Children in High-Conflict Divorce$2,500
Linn County Correctional Chaplaincy Ministry dba Fresh Start MinistriesJDDS_ Art & Education Materials$2,000
Matthew 25Healthy Neighborhoods Campaign$5,000
Mercy Medical Center2022 Especially for You Race Sponsorship$2,500
Orchestra IowaOrchestra Iowa’s 2021-22 Education Programs$2,500
The Freedom FoundationVeterans Emergency Assistance Fund$2,500
Waypoint Services for Women, Children and FamiliesMattresses for the Madge Phillips Center Shelter$3,500
Wellington Heights Community ChurchBuilding Hope Campaign$2,500

World Class Industries

OrganizationPurposeAmount
Community Health Free ClinicDirect Patient Care FY22$4,000
Foundation 2Emergency Youth Shelter Support$5,000
Fresh Start MinistriesRISE/Wenzel New Program Location_ Art Therapy$2,500
Horizons, A Family Service AllianceHorizons Meals on Wheels$2,500
Iowa College FoundationICF Annual Request to World Class Industries$3,000
Iowa JAGCreating Career Pathways for Underserved Youth$8,000
Junior League of Cedar RapidsBridging the G.A.P. (Guide. Advocate. Provide.)$2,500
Kids First Law CenterAdvocacy for Children of High-Conflict Divorce$3,000
Matthew 25Healthy Neighborhoods Campaign$15,000
NewBoCoTiny Techies Teacher Training$5,000
Olivet Neighborhood MissionOlivet Youth Programs$4,500
The Teacher StoreClassroom supplies for local educators$2,327
Jim Spaight Memorial Fund
Waypoint Services for Women, Children and FamiliesWaypoint Domestic Violence Safety Net Project$6,000
Wellington Heights Community ChurchBuilding Hope Campaign$10,000
Willis Dady Emergency ShelterWillis Dady Employment Program$10,000
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