Disaster Recovery Fund
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing Network | Grounds Recovery Key to Mission-Based Programs | $25,000 |
| Brucemore, Inc. | Grounds Recovery Key to Mission-Based Programs | $25,000 |
| City of Hiawatha | Tree Purchase, Planting and Care | $10,000 |
| City of Marion | Tree Purchase, Planting and Care | $40,000 |
| City of Mount Vernon | Tree Purchase, Planting and Care | $5,000 |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | Grounds Recovery Key to Mission-Based Programs | $25,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | Linn County Derecho Recovery | $20,000 |
| Monarch Research Project | Trees in Non-Metro Communities | $13,000 |
| National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | Grounds Recovery Key to Mission-Based Programs | $7,605 |
| Prospect Meadows | Grounds Recovery Key to Mission-Based Programs | $23,400 |
| Tanager Place | Grounds Recovery Key to Mission-Based Programs | $25,000 |
| Trees Forever | ReLeaf Cedar Rapids | $225,000 |
Linn County Fund
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ASAC | Substance Education for Parents | $5,000 |
| Cedar Amateur Astronomers | Enhanced outreach opportunities | $8,200 |
| City of Central City | Central City Senior Dining Meal Program FY22 | $10,000 |
| Coggon Area Betterment Association | Tuckpointing | $10,000 |
| Families Helping Families of Iowa | Program Support for Children in Foster Care | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Linn County | Rooted in Home | $9,000 |
| Friends of the Family | Safety and Housing Stability | $4,000 |
| Horizons, A Family Service Alliance | Meals on Wheels: Lisbon | $10,000 |
| Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) | Comprehensive K-8 Curriculum – Phase Two | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Building Futures Inspiring Dreams | $10,000 |
| Kids First Law Center | Advocates for Children in High Conflict Divorce | $10,000 |
| Monarch Research Project | 1,000 Mile Pilot (2022 planting season) | $10,000 |
| Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theatre | Equipment for Shakespeare in the Park | $10,000 |
| Old Opera House Community Arts Council of Coggon | Coggon Opera House Building Upgrade and Repairs | $5,555 |
| Red Cedar Chamber Music | Chamber Music in Rural Linn County Libraries 2022 | $4,000 |
| The American Legion – Central City Legion Post 421 | Technology Infrastructure & Equipment | $9,956 |
| The History Center | Linn County Historical Educational Programs | $10,000 |
| Troy Mills Historical Society | Holman School | $4,940 |
| Hawkeye Downs | County Endowment Restricted Fund | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa, Inc | Partner to Improve Children’s Mental Health | $10,000 |
| Families Helping Families of Iowa | Program Support for Youth Living in Foster Care | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Family | Safety and Stability | $4,000 |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Southeast Linn Meals on Wheels | $10,000 |
| Iowa College Access Network | Comprehensive K-8 Curriculum Phase Two Continued | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Creating a World of Possibilities in Linn County | $10,000 |
| Kids First Law Center | Advocacy for Children of High-Conflict Divorce | $10,000 |
| Linn County Trails Association | Fundraising campaign for LCCD trail projects | $10,000 |
| NewBo City Market | Incubating Linn County Food Systems | $10,000 |
| Old Opera House Community Arts Council | Coggon Opera House Sound System Upgrade | $3,800 |
| Riverview Center Inc. | Rural Linn Sexual Abuse Prevention & Intervention | $10,000 |
| Tanager | Camp Tanager Capacity Expansion, Phase 2 | $10,000 |
| The History Center | The History Center’s Field Trips Outside the Metro | $6,800 |
| Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families | Waypoint Domestic Violence Victim Services Program | $6,000 |
| Willis Dady Homeless Services | Preventing Homelessness in Rural Linn Co. | $10,000 |
| YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area | Elevating Camp Wapsie’s Staff Housing | $10,000 |
Program Support Grant Fund
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration | Fund Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brucemore | Building Homegrown Talent at Brucemore | $25,000 | |
| Eastern Iowa Health Center | EIHC Unmet Needs Program | $2,000 | Michael R. and Marla K. Valliere Donor-Advised Fund |
| $9,663 | Van Nostrand Fund for Health Related Activities | ||
| $5,400 | White Cross Society Fund | ||
| Green Square Meals | Green Square Meals Grant 2022 | $1,230 | Claire and Vernon Hudek Fund |
| $5,031 | |||
| $10,182 | Robert E. and Corinne L. Yaw Fund | ||
| $2,462 | Tokheim Family Field of Interest Fund for the Homeless and Hungry of Cedar Rapids | ||
| $1,095 | Vern W. Reeder Memorial Fund | ||
| Junior League of Cedar Rapids | Bridging the G.A.P. (Guide. Advocate. Provide.) | $7,500 | Bridging the G.A.P. (Guide. Advocate. Provide.) |
| Kirkwood Community College Foundation | Building Future Workforce Employability Skills | $50,000 | Building Future Workforce Employability Skills |
| Marion Chamber Foundation | Marion Arts Festival 2022 | $4,000 | Iva C. Robb Fund for Artistic Initiative, a Liars Theater Legacy Fund |
| Tanager Place | 2022 Freedom Schools Program | $25,000 | |
| The History Center | Group Tours & Field Trips | $15,000 | |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Our Own Words: Smith Center Teen Writers’ Workshop | $3,745 | |
| Waypoint Services | KidsPoint Child Care Scholarships | $2,330 | Jay and Bonnie Petersen Donor-Advised Fund |
| $5,157 | Nina and Victor Merveaux Fund for Low-Income Families | ||
| $42,513 | |||
| YPN | Building Bright Futures Afghan Community | $802 | Homer E. and Irma B. Busby Fund for Human Services |
| $49,198 | |||
| YPN | Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank | $15,000 | Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank |
| Zach Johnson Foundation | Kids on Course Summer Programs | $373 | Abbott, Joan and Ann Lipsky Endowed Fund for Child-Centered Programs |
| $1,000 | Michael R. and Marla K. Valliere Donor-Advised Fund | ||
| $18,319 | |||
| African American Museum of Iowa | Program Support Grant Fund | $20,000 | Black History is Iowa’s History – AAMI Programming |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Dubuque – Cedar Rapids office | Program Support Grant Fund | $50,000 | Immigration Legal Services – 166641 (funded for 2 years) |
| Central Furniture Rescue | Program Support Grant Fund | $8,000 | Central Furniture Rescue supplemental inventory |
| Deafinitely Dogs Inc. | Program Support Grant Fund | $40,000 | Mental Health Initiative – COPE Facility Dogs – 167105 (funded for 2 years) |
| Four Oaks Family & Children’s Services | Program Support Grant Fund | $25,000 | Entrepreneur Edge (E2): Tools for Business Success |
| Harmony School of Music | Garner Family Donor-Advised Fund | $250 | Music opportunities for under-served children |
| Margaret I. Haupt Music Enrichment Fund | $9,417 | ||
| Program Support Grant Fund | $333 | ||
| Hawkeye Area Community Action Program | Program Support Grant Fund | $25,000 | HACAP Food Reservoir BackPack Program |
| Heritage Area Agency on Aging | Program Support Grant Fund | $25,000 | Healthy Homes |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Program Support Grant Fund | $25,000 | Fueling for the road ahead |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | GP Fund for the Environment | $1,882 | Creekside Forest School Transportation Preparation |
| Program Support Grant Fund | $13,118 | ||
| Iowa JAG Inc. | Program Support Grant Fund | $25,000 | iJAG: Career Pathways for Underserved Youth |
| Lavender Legal Center | Program Support Grant Fund | $18,335 | LGBTQ Legal Advocacy |
| Linn County Community Services | Program Support Grant Fund | $15,000 | Mental Health Access Center EMR Creation & Support |
| Planned Parenthood of the North Central States | White Cross Society Fund | $3,585 | Essential Health Education for Cedar Rapids Youth |
| Nina and Victor Merveaux Fund for Health and Health-Related Programs | $8,100 | ||
| Program Support Grant Fund | $13,315 | ||
| Red Cedar Chamber Music | Iva C. Robb Fund for Artistic Initiative, a Liars Theater Legacy Fund | $1,463 | Into Nooks and Crannies: Chamber Music for Linn Co |
| Program Support Grant Fund | $16,537 | ||
| Refugee and Immigrant Association | Program Support Grant Fund | $5,000 | School Transportation Program |
| SPT Theatre Company | Program Support Grant Fund | $15,000 | SPT Theatre 2022-23 Season Support – |
| United We March Forward | Garner Family Donor-Advised Fund | $250 | Drivers Education For Immigrants (DEFI) |
| Program Support Grant Fund | $8,164 | ||
| Chris and Shannon Bruns Charitable Giving Fund | $500 | ||
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | Affordable Repairs Program | $15,000 | |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | Music & Arts Studio 2023 Program | $20,000 | |
| Feed Iowa First | Increasing Nutritious Food Access | $20,000 | |
| Four Oaks Family and Children’s Services | TotalChild Workforce: Building Successful Careers | $25,000 | |
| Kids First Law Center | Restorative Justice Prevents Youth Violence (funded for 2 years) | $50,000 | |
| Matthew 25 | Cultivate Hope | $25,000 | |
| NewBo City Market | Expanding the Hatchery for Entrepreneurship Equity | $20,000 | |
| Orchestra Iowa | Orchestra Iowa: 100 Years Into Our Future | $25,000 | |
| The Friends of the Marion Public Library | Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library-Marion (funded for 2 years) | $13,917 | |
| $6,083 | John A. and Elise M. Nelson Fund | ||
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | Accessible Theatre Arts Education at TCR (funded for 2 years) | $40,000 | |
| Willis Dady Homeless Services | Stopping Eviction to Prevent Homelessness – WDHS | $25,000 | |
| YPN | 2022 Building Bright Futures Program Support | $25,000 |
Organization Support Grant Fund
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration | Fund Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | DEI Training for CROpera Board & Staff | $9,500 | |
| Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | Fulltime Development Associate | $20,000 | |
| Foundation 2 Crisis Services | Client Software Support | $25,000 | |
| Harmony School of Music | Expanding access for underserved children | $10,000 | |
| Fresh Start Ministries | FSM Administrative Capacity Building | $12,000 | |
| Mirrorbox Theatre | Mirrorbox Theatre 2022 Operating Support | $10,000 | |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Leadership Succession for Sustainability | $754 | Fund for Management Resourcing |
| $19,246 | |||
| African American Museum of Iowa | Not Just February – AAMI Operating Support | $20,000 | |
| Brucemore Inc. | Growing an Organization – One Tree at a Time | $25,000 | |
| Catherine McAuley Center Inc. | Community Impact through Advocacy and Engagement | $25,000 | |
| Feed Iowa First | Alleviating Food Insecurity in Linn County | $20,000 | |
| Matthew 25 | Team Collaboration and Capacity Building | $5,000 | |
| Mirrorbox Theatre | Mirrorbox Theatre Technology and Finance Support | $8,000 | |
| The History Center | General Operating Grant – Support Mission Delivery | $20,000 | |
| Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival | Freedom Festival Operating Expenses 2023 | $20,000 | |
| Discovery Living Inc. | Electronic Health Record = Improved Services | $24,690 | |
| Eastern Iowa Health Center | EIHC Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Approach | $25,000 | |
| Heritage Area Agency on Aging | Heritage Area Agency on Aging | $16,000 | |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Website Accessibility | $18,500 | |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | Funding for Software Overhaul at the Nature Center | $25,000 | |
| NewBo City Market | Increasing Market Event Capacity | $20,000 | |
| Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families | Waypoint Operating Support | $25,000 | |
| Willis Dady Homeless Services | Empowering Long Term Stability Everyday – WDHS | $16,000 |
Rapid Response Grant Fund
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Linn Community Center | Emergency Expenses: Cooler Condenser Replacement | $2,500 |
| The Freedom Foundation | Emergency Expenses: Laptop Funding | $2,500 |
| Coggon Community Historical Society | Emergency Expenses: Unexpected Costs | $2,500 |
| Fresh Start Ministries | Collaboration: Emerging Opportunity: Project HOPE: A Humanizing Campaign | $2,200 |
| Lisbon-Mount Vernon Ambulance Service | Emergency Expenses: EMT Training | $2,309 |
Endowment Challenge Grant Fund
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NewBo City Market | Endowment Challenge Grant Fund | $25,000 |
Creating Safe, Equitable & Thriving Communities Fund
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine McAuley Center Inc. | LIFE Afterschool Program for Refugee Youth | $5,000 |
| Foundation 2 aka Foundation 2 Crisis Services | Group Violence Intervention FY23 Jan- Jun | $108,929 |
| Foundation 2 aka Foundation 2 Crisis Services | Group Violence Intervention FY23 Jan – Jun | $50,000 |
| Kids First Law Center | Restorative Justice Prevents Youth Violence | $5,000 |
| Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families | Waypoint Survivor’s Program Client Assistance | $5,000 |
Girls With Goals Fund
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Courage League Sports dba CAN PLAY | Expanding H.E,R,S. Programming for Middle School Girls | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Girls on the Run Coach Recruitment | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley | SMART Girls | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley | Career Navigator/Exploration- Construction Industry | $1,000 |
| Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association | Ricochet: An Extreme Leadership Adventure at Vernon Middle School | $824 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa | Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa (GSGI) Program Aide Training | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa | “I Am Enough” Mentoring Program | $1,000 |
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds
Altorfer Inc.
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society – Cedar Rapids | 2022 ACS | $2,400 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa, Inc | New Sports Buddies Program Attracts Male Mentors | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Corridor | Unlocking the Future Capital Campaign | $3,000 |
| Brucemore Inc. | Expanding the Landscape Experience | $2,000 |
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | Repairs Program | $2,000 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | FY23 Direct Patient Care | $3,000 |
| Deafinitely Dogs Inc. | Mental Health Initiative – COPE Facility Dogs | $2,000 |
| Foundation 2 Crisis Services | Emergency Youth Shelter Support | $2,500 |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Neighborhood Transportation Service from 2 to 6 AM | $2,400 |
| Kids First Law Center | Advocacy for Children of High-Conflict Divorce | $3,000 |
| LBA Foundation | LBA Foundation CR-Dreams Programming and services | $2,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Cultivate Hope | $2,500 |
| Northwest Neighbors Neighborhood Association | Shakespeare Garden | $3,000 |
| Orchestra Iowa | Orchestra Iowa’s Centennial Education Programs | $3,000 |
| The Freedom Foundation | Veterans Emergency Assistance Program | $2,500 |
Bloomhall Family Fund
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Area Substance Abuse Council | Substance Use Disorder Parent Education |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa, Inc | New Sports Buddies Program Attracts Male Mentors |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Corridor | Triple Play, a Game Plan for the Mind Body & Soul |
| Catherine McAuley Center Inc. | Improving Health Experiences for Refugees |
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | Repairs Program |
| Chelsey’s Dream Foundation | Chelsey’s Dream Foundation- CDA Request |
| Community Health Free Clinic | FY23 Direct Patient Care |
| Deafinitely Dogs Inc. | Mental Health Initiative – COPE Facility Dogs |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | Healing HeARTS |
| Foundation 2 aka Foundation 2 Crisis Services | Emergency Youth Shelter Support |
| Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America | Scouting for Food |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | More Than a Meal |
| Kids First Law Center | Advocacy for Children of High-Conflict Divorce |
| LBA Foundation | LBA 2022-23 Programming |
| Lisbon-Mount Vernon Ambulance Service | A Safer Ride |
| Refugee and Immigrant Association | School Transportation Program |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois | Ronald McDonald Family Room – Supporting Families |
| The Freedom Foundation | Veterans Emergency Assistance Program |
| Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa | Variety – Specialized Bike Program |
Cedar Grove Signature Fund
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African American Museum of Iowa | Voices Inspiring Progress | $29,168 |
| Brucemore Inc. | 2023 Summer Season at Brucemore | $20,000 |
| Feed Iowa First | VeggieRx for Diabetics Tailoring for Success | $19,368 |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | Planning for Education Expansion at ICNC | $50,000 |
| NewBo City Market | Expanding the Hatchery for Entrepreneurship Equity | $40,000 |
| NewBoCo | CoderDojo Cedar Rapids | $40,000 |
| Tanager | Camp Tanager Capacity Expansion, Phase 2 | $50,000 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | TCR Out of Doors Programming at Brucemore 2023 | $30,000 |
| Willis Dady Homeless Services | Supportive and Stable Housing in Cedar Rapids WDHS | $24,268 |
CRST International
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | Spring 2022 Exhibitions & Educational Programming | $10,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | Cedar Rapids Opera 2021-2022 Season | $30,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) | $10,000 |
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | Hope Build 2022 | $10,000 |
| Cedar Valley Humane Society | Cedar Valley Humane Society Expansion & Renovation | $20,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | ICF Annual Request to CRST International 09_2021 | $5,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | DEI Opportunity Scholarship Challenge Request | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Building Futures Inspiring Dreams | $17,500 |
| Marion Public Library Foundation | Marion Public Library Mobile Library | $25,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Healthy Neighborhoods Campaign | $30,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation | HallMar Village & Innovation Center Aging/Dementia | $25,000 |
| National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | 2022 Arts and Culture Programming | $30,000 |
| Orchestra Iowa | Orchestra Iowa’s 2021-22 Season | $35,000 |
| Red Cedar Chamber Music | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Tanager Place | One Week of Summer Camp at Camp Tanager 2022 | $35,000 |
| The History Center | The History Center’s Outdoor Improvement Campaign | $10,000 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | TCR Broadway Series 2021-2022 | $30,000 |
| Wellington Heights Community Church | Building Hope Campaign | $15,000 |
| Cornell College | General Support for Barry Center | $5,000 |
| Inland Empire United Way | General Support | $11,705 |
| Metro United Way Inc. | General Support | $2,650 |
| Mount Mercy University | Operations Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Allen County | General Support | $7,254 |
| United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | General Support | $1,708 |
| United Way of Central Alabama | General Support | $2,965 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | General Support | $1,937 |
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles | General Support | $1,180 |
| United Way of Lane County | General Support | $1,738 |
| United Way of San Joaquin County | General Support | $2,235 |
| United Way of Thurston County | General Support | $390 |
| Valley of the Sun United Way (Arizona) | General Support | $528 |
Diamond V
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African American Museum of Iowa | Black History is Iowa’s History – AAMI Programming | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa, Inc | New Sports Buddies Program Attracts Male Mentors | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Corridor | Triple Play, a Game Plan for the Mind Body & Soul | $3,500 |
| Cedar Rapids Community School District Foundation | Online Science Resources | $4,000 |
| Cedar Valley Humane Society | Cedar Valley Humane Society Expansion & Renovation | $10,000 |
| Deafinitely Dogs Inc. | Mental Health Initiative – COPE Facility Dogs | $4,500 |
| Feed Iowa First | Increasing Food Security With Urban Farm Partners | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church, Marion | Feeding Lunches to Youth Diamond V Grant Proposal | $5,000 |
| Foundation 2 Crisis Services | Emergency Youth Shelter Support – | $7,500 |
| Harmony School of Music | Music opportunities for under-served children | $3,000 |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | More Than a Meal | $7,500 |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | Equipping Etzel Sugar Grove Farm | $10,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | ICF Annual Request to Diamond V June 2022 | $2,000 |
| Iowa JAG Inc. | iJAG: Career Pathways for Underserved Youth | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Cedar Rapids | Bridging the G.A.P. (Guide. Advocate. Provide.) | $7,500 |
| Matthew 25 | Cultivate Hope | $10,000 |
| Olivet Neighborhood Mission | Olivet Food Pantry Holiday Foods | $6,000 |
| St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation | St. Luke’s Dental Health Center | $5,000 |
| The Freedom Foundation | Veterans Weekly Free Lunch | $2,000 |
| Trees Forever | Growing Futures Teen Tree Planting and Employment | $15,000 |
| Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa | Variety – Specialized Bike Program | $5,000 |
GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer’s Association – Iowa Chapter | Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Cedar Rapids Go Red for Women | $5,000 |
| Area Substance Abuse Council | Beds for Babies at ASAC’s Heart of Iowa location | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa, Inc | Mentoring Addresses Youth Mental Health Emergency | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Corridor | Unlocking the Future | $15,000 |
| Brucemore Inc. | Brucemore History Tours – A 2022 Experience | $10,000 |
| Catherine McAuley Center Inc. | Increasing ESL Services for Refugees & Immigrants | $8,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Community School District Foundation | SAFE Program | $2,500 |
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | Fall 2022 Programming | $10,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | Young Artist Program Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | Mobile Technology Lab – Tech to Go Programs | $2,000 |
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | Youngs Hill Kingston Home | $10,000 |
| Cedar Valley Humane Society | Cedar Valley Humane Society Expansion & Renovation | $25,000 |
| Deafinitely Dogs Inc. | Patio Pups Sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Gems of Hope | Gift of Education Program | $5,000 |
| Harmony School of Music | Expanding access to opportunities for children | $3,000 |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Horizons Meals on Wheels | $7,000 |
| IARGUS | IARGUS 2022: Celebrating Ukraine | $5,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | ICF Annual Request to GreatAmerica February, 2022 | $20,000 |
| Jane Boyd Community House | Jane Boyd Achievement Academy Out-of-School Care | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Tomorrow Needs You Today: Youth Education Programs | $12,000 |
| Kids First Law Center | Advocacy for Children of High-Conflict Divorce | $2,500 |
| Kirkwood Community College Foundation | GreatAmerica Financial Services Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Lisbon-Mount Vernon Ambulance Service | X-Ray Eyes | $2,500 |
| Matthew 25 | Healthy Neighborhoods Campaign | $10,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center | 2022 Especially for You Race Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Mirrorbox Theatre | Great America Visiting Artist Program | $2,000 |
| National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | Influence of Czech Composers on the World | $12,900 |
| NewBo City Market | Sustainable Playscape at NewBo City Market | $5,000 |
| Northwest Neighbors Neighborhood Association | Shakespeare Garden | $12,000 |
| Olivet Neighborhood Mission | Community Gardens Assistance | $4,700 |
| Orchestra Iowa | Orchestra Iowa’s 2021-22 Season | $25,000 |
| Red Cedar Chamber Music | Chamber Music in Linn County Public Schools | $2,500 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town! IA-Cedar R | $2,000 |
| The DISTRICT: Czech Village | Sponsor to Help Continue Iconic Fundraiser | $8,000 |
| The History Center | Outdoor Improvements Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | SpongeBob SquarePants Musical at TCR Sponsorship | $35,000 |
| Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families | Educational Tablets to Enhance Early Learning | $3,000 |
| Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Inc. | Willis Dady: Moving from Homelessness to Stability | $10,000 |
| Zach Johnson Foundation | Kids on Course Programmatic Support | $10,000 |
| Coe College | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Cornell College | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Cornell College | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Mt. Mercy University | Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
Lil’ Drug Store Products, Inc.
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brucemore Inc. | Expanding the Landscape Experience | $3,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | Arts VanGo! | $4,000 |
| Families Helping Families of Iowa | Activity Scholarships for Youth in Foster Care | $5,000 |
| Foundation 2 Crisis Services | Emergency Youth Shelter Support | $5,000 |
| Gems of Hope | Gems of Hope Gifts of Education Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Harmony School of Music | Music opportunities for under-served children | $2,000 |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | More Than a Meal (Meals on Wheels) | $2,500 |
| Iowa JAG Inc. | iJAG: Career Pathways for Underserved Youth | $2,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Inspiring Futures – Building Dreams | $4,500 |
| Kids First Law Center | Advocacy for Children of High-Conflict Divorce | $2,500 |
| Matthew 25 | Cultivate Hope | $5,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center | 2022 Especially for You Race Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| National Council on Youth Leadership | NCYL Scholarship Application | $2,000 |
| Olivet Neighborhood Mission | Home First Aid Kits for Olivet Clients | $3,000 |
| Orchestra Iowa | Orchestra Iowa’s Centennial Link Up Program | $5,000 |
| Revival Theatre Company | Revival Theatre Company’s Iowa Premiere of Titanic | $2,500 |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Accessible Group Respite Activities | $1,500 |
| Wings2Water | Further Development of the W2W Marketing Toolkit | $1,000 |
World Class Industries
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of the Corridor | Unlocking the Future Campaign (funded for 5 years) | $50,000 |
| Catherine McAuley Center Inc. | LIFE Afterschool Program for Refugee Youth | $6,000 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | FY23 Direct Patient Care | $3,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Health Center | Eastern Iowa Dental Center Expansion Project | $5,000 |
| Families Helping Families of Iowa | Activity Scholarships for Youth in Foster Care | $3,500 |
| Iowa College Foundation | ICF Annual Request to World Class Industries 6_22 | $4,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Chapter JDRF | JDRF One Walk World Class Industries Proposal | $5,000 |
| Kids First Law Center | Advocacy for Children of High-Conflict Divorce | $4,000 |
| Fresh Start Ministries | Items Needed for Community Re-Entry | $5,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Cultivate Hope | $10,000 |
| Refugee and Immigrant Association | School Transportation Program | $2,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town! 2022 | $3,500 |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Furniture and Equipment for Arc Classrooms | $8,000 |
| Tanager Place | Capital Campaign (funded for 5 years) | $25,000 |
| Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families | Waypoint Domestic Violence Safety Net Project | $6,000 |
| Olivet Neighborhood Mission | Olivet Youth Programs | $2,379
Jim Spaight Memorial Fund |
