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
| Organization | Purpose | Amount | Field of Interest Fund Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American Museum of Iowa | Black History is Iowa’s History – AAMI Programming | $20,000 | |
| Brucemore | Building Homegrown Talent at Brucemore | $25,000 | |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Dubuque – Cedar Rapids office | Immigration Legal Services – 166641 (funded for 2 years) | $50,000 | |
| Central Furniture Rescue | Central Furniture Rescue supplemental inventory | $8,000 | |
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | Affordable Repairs Program | $15,000 | |
| Deafinitely Dogs Inc. | Mental Health Initiative – COPE Facility Dogs – 167105 (funded for 2 years) | $40,000 | |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | Music & Arts Studio 2023 Program | $20,000 | |
| 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 | ||
| Feed Iowa First | Increasing Nutritious Food Access | $20,000 | |
| Four Oaks Family and Children’s Services | TotalChild Workforce: Building Successful Careers | $25,000 | |
| Four Oaks Family & Children’s Services | Entrepreneur Edge (E2): Tools for Business Success | $25,000 | |
| 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 | ||
| Harmony School of Music | Music opportunities for under-served children | $250 | Garner Family Donor-Advised Fund |
| $9,417 | Margaret I. Haupt Music Enrichment Fund | ||
| $333 | |||
| Hawkeye Area Community Action Program | HACAP Food Reservoir BackPack Program | $25,000 | |
| Heritage Area Agency on Aging | Healthy Homes | $25,000 | |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Fueling for the road ahead | $25,000 | |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | Creekside Forest School Transportation Preparation | $1,882 | GP Fund for the Environment |
| $13,118 | |||
| Iowa JAG Inc. | iJAG: Career Pathways for Underserved Youth | $25,000 | |
| Junior League of Cedar Rapids | Bridging the G.A.P. (Guide. Advocate. Provide.) | $7,500 | Bridging the G.A.P. (Guide. Advocate. Provide.) |
| Kids First Law Center | Restorative Justice Prevents Youth Violence (funded for 2 years) | $50,000 | |
| Kirkwood Community College Foundation | Building Future Workforce Employability Skills | $50,000 | Building Future Workforce Employability Skills |
| Lavender Legal Center | LGBTQ Legal Advocacy | $18,335 | |
| Linn County Community Services | Mental Health Access Center EMR Creation & Support | $15,000 | |
| Marion Chamber Foundation | Marion Arts Festival 2022 | $4,000 | Iva C. Robb Fund for Artistic Initiative, a Liars Theater Legacy Fund |
| 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 | |
| Planned Parenthood of the North Central States | Essential Health Education for Cedar Rapids Youth | $3,585 | White Cross Society Fund |
| $8,100 | Nina and Victor Merveaux Fund for Health and Health-Related Programs | ||
| $13,315 | |||
| Red Cedar Chamber Music | Into Nooks and Crannies: Chamber Music for Linn Co | $1,463 | Iva C. Robb Fund for Artistic Initiative, a Liars Theater Legacy Fund |
| $16,537 | |||
| Refugee and Immigrant Association | School Transportation Program | $5,000 | |
| SPT Theatre Company | SPT Theatre 2022-23 Season Support – | $15,000 | |
| Tanager Place | 2022 Freedom Schools Program | $25,000 | |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | Accessible Theatre Arts Education at TCR (funded for 2 years) | $40,000 | |
| 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 | ||
| The History Center | Group Tours & Field Trips | $15,000 | |
| United We March Forward | Drivers Education For Immigrants (DEFI) | $250 | Garner Family Donor-Advised Fund |
| $8,164 | |||
| $500 | Chris and Shannon Bruns Charitable Giving Fund | ||
| 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 | |||
| Willis Dady Homeless Services | Stopping Eviction to Prevent Homelessness – WDHS | $25,000 | |
| YPN | 2022 Building Bright Futures Program Support | $25,000 | |
| 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 |
Organization Support Grants
| Organization | Purpose | Amount | Field of Interest Fund Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival | Freedom Festival Operating Expenses 2023 | $20,000 | |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | DEI Training for CROpera Board & Staff | $9,500 | |
| Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | Fulltime Development Associate | $20,000 | |
| Discovery Living Inc. | Electronic Health Record = Improved Services | $24,690 | |
| Eastern Iowa Health Center | EIHC Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Approach | $25,000 | |
| Feed Iowa First | Alleviating Food Insecurity in Linn County | $20,000 | |
| Foundation 2 Crisis Services | Client Software Support | $25,000 | |
| Fresh Start Ministries | FSM Administrative Capacity Building | $12,000 | |
| Harmony School of Music | Expanding access for underserved children | $10,000 | |
| 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 | |
| Matthew 25 | Team Collaboration and Capacity Building | $5,000 | |
| Mirrorbox Theatre | Mirrorbox Theatre 2022 Operating Support | $10,000 | |
| Mirrorbox Theatre | Mirrorbox Theatre Technology and Finance Support | $8,000 | |
| NewBo City Market | Increasing Market Event Capacity | $20,000 | |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Leadership Succession for Sustainability | $754 | Fund for Management Resourcing |
| $19,246 | |||
| The History Center | General Operating Grant – Support Mission Delivery | $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 |
Linn County Grants
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Rapid Response Grants
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Southeast Linn Community Center | Emergency Expenses: Cooler Condenser Replacement | $2,500 |
| The Freedom Foundation | Emergency Expenses: Laptop Funding | $2,500 |
Endowment Challenge Grants
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Group Violence Intervention FY23 Jan- Jun | $108,929 |
| Foundation 2 | Group Violence Intervention FY23 Jan – Jun co-funded by the City of Cedar Rapids | $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 |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa | “I Am Enough” Mentoring Program | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley | Career Navigator/Exploration- Construction Industry | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley | SMART Girls | $1,000 |
| Courage League Sports dba CAN PLAY | Expanding H.E,R,S. Programming for Middle School Girls | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa | Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa (GSGI) Program Aide Training | $1,000 |
| Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association | Ricochet: An Extreme Leadership Adventure at Vernon Middle School | $824 |
| YMCA of Greater Des Moines | Girls on the Run Coach Recruitment | $1,000 |
Disaster Recovery Fund
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Community Investment Fund
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation 2 Inc. | Group Violence Intervention Peer-to-Peer Learning | $2,500 |
| Horizons, A Family Service Alliance | Essential Transportation for Afghan Refugees | $27,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | National Network for Safe Communities | $12,500 |
| Waypoint Services | Survivor’s Program | $6,000 |
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds
Altorfer Inc.
| Organization | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| Cornell College | General Support for Barry Center | $5,000 |
| Inland Empire United Way | General Support | $11,705 |
| 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 |
| Metro United Way Inc. | General Support | $2,650 |
| Mount Mercy University | Operations Support | $10,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Wellington Heights Community Church | Building Hope Campaign | $15,000 |
Diamond V
| Organization | 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 | 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 |
| Coe College | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Cornell College | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Cornell College | General Fund | $10,000 |
| 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 |
| Mt. Mercy University | Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| 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 |
Lil’ Drug Store Products, Inc.
| Organization | 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 | 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 Chapter JDRF | JDRF One Walk World Class Industries Proposal | $5,000 |
| 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 |
| Fresh Start Ministries | Items Needed for Community Re-Entry | $5,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | ICF Annual Request to World Class Industries 6_22 | $4,000 |
| Kids First Law Center | Advocacy for Children of High-Conflict Divorce | $4,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Cultivate Hope | $10,000 |
| Olivet Neighborhood Mission | Olivet Youth Programs | $2,379 |
| Jim Spaight Memorial Fund | ||
| 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 |
| Tanager Place | Capital Campaign (funded for 5 years) | $25,000 |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Furniture and Equipment for Arc Classrooms | $8,000 |
| Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families | Waypoint Domestic Violence Safety Net Project | $6,000 |