2023 Grant Awards

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