Program Support Grant Fund
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration | Fund Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing Network, Inc. | Affordable Housing Network Tenant Support | $790 | Homer E. and Irma B. Busby Fund for Human Services |
| $24,210 | |||
| Brucemore | Growing Program Capacity: A Vision for Engagement | $25,000 | |
| Catherine McAuley Center | Essential Services for Women in Crisis | $1,000 | Michael R. and Marla K. Valliere Donor-Advised Fund |
| $49,000 | |||
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | 2023-2024 Exhibition and Education Support | $25,000 | |
| City of Central City | Food Costs Affect Program Serving At Risk Seniors | $10,000 | |
| Community Health Free Clinic | Being Seen and Heard | $1,438 | Nina and Victor Merveaux Fund for Health and Health-Related Programs |
| $4,031 | Robert E. and Corinne L. Yaw Fund | ||
| $2,531 | Van Nostrand Fund for Health Related Activities | ||
| Discovery Living Inc. | Independence and Safety Through Keyless Entry Lock | $7,250 | |
| His Hands Free Clinic | Dental Equipment to address great community needs | $5,000 | Anonymous |
| $7,000 | Van Nostrand Fund for Health Related Activities | ||
| Iowa Legal Aid | Linn County Housing Stability Project | $25,000 | |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | JA Finance Park® Mobile: The Game of Life | $368 | Abbott, Joan and Ann Lipsky Endowed Fund for Child-Centered Programs |
| $24,632 | |||
| Junior League of Cedar Rapids | Bridging the G.A.P. (Guide. Advocate. Provide.) | $6,000 | Robert E. and Corinne L. Yaw Fund |
| Olivet Neighborhood Mission | Purchasing Food for Olivet’s Food Pantry | $1,212 | Claire and Vernon Hudek Fund |
| $1,000 | Michael R. and Marla K. Valliere Donor-Advised Fund | ||
| $9,432 | |||
| $930 | Ralph E. and Barbara J. Hughes Endowed Fund for Church-Related Human Service Activities | ||
| $2,426 | Tokheim Family Field of Interest Fund for the Homeless and Hungry of Cedar Rapids | ||
| Southeast Linn Community Center | Supporting Rural Food Access | $250 | Garner Family Donor-Advised Fund |
| $9,750 | |||
| Tanager | Freedom Schools | $4,663 | Jay and Bonnie Petersen Fund for Children and the Underprivileged |
| $1,000 | Michael R. and Marla K. Valliere Donor-Advised Fund | ||
| $5,085 | Nina and Victor Merveaux Fund for Low-Income Families | ||
| $14,252 |
Organization Support Grant Fund
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount/ Duration | Fund Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa | Growing Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion | $741 | Fund for Management Resourcing |
| $24,259 | |||
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | FY 2024 General Operating Support | $25,000 | |
| Fellowship Club of Cedar Rapids | Achieving Recovery, Restoring Community | $15,000 | |
| Freedom Stitchers of IA | Relocate the Freedom Stitchers of Iowa Operations | $3,200 | |
| Harmony School of Music | Harmony School General Operating Support | $20,000 | |
| Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio | Community Relationship Management Upgrade | $9,218 | |
| LBA Foundation | LBA Foundation Organizational Support 2023 | $200 | Garner Family Endowed Donor-Advised Fund |
| $19,800 | |||
| National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | NCSML Mission Support | $25,000 | |
| N-Compass Inc | Develop Iowa Project AWARE fundraising strategy | $1,855 | GP Fund for the Environment |
| $4,145 | |||
| Orchestra Iowa | Technology Upgrades for Fundraising & Stewardship | $3,000 | Anonymous |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | General Operating Support | $25,000 | General Operating Support |
| The Freedom Foundation | Freedom Foundation Expansion | $20,000 |
Rapid Response Grant Fund
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Under the Bridge | Emergency Expense: Service Vehicles Recovery | $2,500 |
| Harmony School of Music | Emergency Expenses: Unexpected Needs | $2,500 |
| Revival Theatre Company | Emergency Expense: Building a Sustainable Future | $2,500 |
Community Investment Fund
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | National Network for Safe Communities | $13,000 |
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds
CRST International
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | Spring 2023 Exhibition and Educational Programming | $10,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | Season Sponsorship – 25th Anniversary | $30,000 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | TCR 2022-2023 Season Broadway Series Sponsorship | $30,000 |
| His Hands Free Clinic | His Hands Free Clinic GreatNeed.GreatCare Campaign | $15,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | DEI Opportunity Scholarship Request 10-22 to CRST | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Creating a World of Possibilities | $10,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Cultivate Hope | $15,000 |
| Northwest Neighbors Neighborhood Association | Shakespeare Garden | $10,000 |
| Orchestra Iowa | Celebrating Orchestra Iowa’s Centennial Season | $30,000 |
| Refugee and Immigrant Association | School Transportation Program | $2,000 |
| Tanager | One Week of Summer Camp at Camp Tanager 2023 | $35,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Inc. | Leadership Program for Girls in Linn County | $5,000 |
| United Way of East Central Iowa | General Support | $66,418 |
| United Way of East Central Iowa | General Support | $93,418 |
| United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | General Support | $2,871 |
| United Way of Lane County | General Support | $226 |
| United Way of San Joaquin County | General Support | $2,533 |
| Valley of the Sun United Way | General Support | $792 |
| Metro United Way Inc. | General Support | $1,921 |
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles | General Support | $175 |
| United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. | General Support | $3,443 |
| United Way of Allen County | General Support | $7,294 |
| Inland Empire United Way | General Support | $14,914 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | General Support | $1,577 |
| Cornell College | General Support | $25,000 |
| Cornell College | General Support for Berry Center | $5,000 |
| Mount Mercy University | General Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties | General Support | $580 |
| National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | Arts and Culture Programming | $30,000 |
GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African American Museum of Iowa | Voices Inspiring Progress | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer’s Association – Iowa Chapter | Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society – Cedar Rapids | Relay for Life of Linn County | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | 2023 Go Red for Women 20th Anniversary | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa | Mentoring to Support Youth Mental Wellbeing | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Corridor | Finding Academic Success with BGCC | $2,500 |
| Brucemore Inc. | History Tours 2023: Expanding on Traditions | $15,000 |
| Catherine McAuley Center | English Tutoring & Classes for Adult Learners | $5,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | Fall 2023 Exhibitions and Educational Programming | $10,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | CRMA Gala 2023 Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | CRO: Season Sponsorship FY24 Young Artist Program | $15,000 |
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | 10th St SE | $10,000 |
| Deafinitely Dogs Inc. | Service Dog in Training Transportation | $3,000 |
| Foundation 2 aka Foundation 2 Crisis Services | Foundation 2 Headquarters Facility | $10,000 |
| Four Oaks Family and Children’s Services | Four Oaks Achievement Academy Out of School Care | $5,000 |
| Friends of Noelridge Park Greenhouse & Botanical Center Inc | A Whimsical Garden | $1,000 |
| Harmony School of Music | Music for positive youth, community development | $2,000 |
| His Hands Free Clinic | Spreading the word about free healthcare | $5,000 |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Meals on Wheels Kitchen Equipment | $5,000 |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | Celebrating 50 Years in our Community in 2023 | $10,000 |
| International Academy for Russian Music, Arts & Culture | IARGUS 2023, September 7-10 | $2,500 |
| Iowa College Foundation | ICF Funding Request to GreatAmerica February 2023 | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Creating Boundless Possibilities for Linn Co Youth | $12,000 |
| Kids First Law Center | Advocacy for Children of High Conflict Divorce | $1,000 |
| Kirkwood Community College Foundation | GreatAmerica Financial Services Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Lisbon-Mount Vernon Ambulance Service | Radio Communications | $2,500 |
| Matthew 25 | Cultivate Hope | $5,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center | 2023 Especially for You Race Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | 2023 Arts and Culture Programming | $25,000 |
| Olivet Neighborhood Mission | School Supplies Drive Sponsor | $2,000 |
| Orchestra Iowa | Orchestra Iowa’s 2022 2023 Centennial Season | $50,000 |
| Red Cedar Chamber Music | Chamber Music in Linn County Public Schools | $2,500 |
| Refugee and Immigrant Association | School Transportation Program | $1,000 |
| The District… | Sponsorship to Carry On Iconic Fundraiser | $8,000 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | Sponsorship for School of Rock at TCR | $35,000 |
| Willis Dady Homeless Services | Chandler Pump Supportive Housing Capital Campaign | $15,000 |
| Zach Johnson Foundation | Kids on Course Program | $25,000 |
| Coe College | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Cornell College | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Mount Mercy University | Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Mount Mercy University | General Fund | $20,000 |
McGrath Automotive Group
| Organization/Applicant | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Free Clinic | Direct Patient Care Services | $2,500 |
| Iowa JAG Inc. | iJAG: Career Pathways for Underserved Youth | $2,500 |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | NTS Rides to Childcare | $5,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Cultivate Hope | $2,500 |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | Arts VanGo! | $2,000 |
| Catherine McAuley Center Inc. | LIFE Program for Refugee Youth | $4,000 |
| Lavender Legal Center | LGBTQ Legal Advocacy | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society – Cedar Rapids | McGrath Grant | $2,500 |
| Kids First Law Center | Advocacy for Children of High Conflict Divorce | $2,500 |
| Foundation 2 aka Foundation 2 Crisis Services | Foundation 2 Crisis Services Headquarters Facility | $20,000 |
| Refugee and Immigrant Association | School Transportation Program | $1,000 |
| Feed Iowa First | Increasing Food Access for Linn County Families | $2,500 |
| Children’s Cancer Connection | Camp Heart Connection Linn County | $2,500 |
| YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area | Elevating Camp Wapsie’s Staff Housing | $2,500 |
| Linn County Trails Association | Fundraising Campaign for 3 trail projects. | $2,500 |
| Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families | Celebrate Waypoint Sponsorship | $5,000 |
