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
Spring Grant Cycle Awards
| Organization | Purpose | Amount | Fund Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine McAuley Center | Creating Opportunity through ESOL Education | $779.00 | Homer E. and Irma B. Busby Fund for Human Services |
| $17,382.00 | Program Support Grant Fund | ||
| $6,839.00 | Thomas K and Elizabeth J Janik Fund | ||
| Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation | Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library | $25,000.00 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Friends of the Family | Friends of the Family Emergency Sheltering Program | $25,000.00 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | Affordable Repairs Program | $15,000.00 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | Accessible Theatre Arts Education at TCR | $25,000.00 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | AccessArt; Empowering Equity Through Financial Aid | $362.00 | Abbott, Joan and Ann Lipsky Endowed Fund for Child-Centered Programs |
| $9,006.00 | Margaret I. Haupt Music Enrichment Fund | ||
| $15,632.00 | Program Support Grant Fund | ||
| Eastern Iowa Health Center | EIHC Unmet Needs Program-Providing Hope and Health | $7,888.00 | Nina and Victor Merveaux Fund for Health and Health-Related Programs |
| $7,777.00 | Program Support Grant Fund | ||
| $9,335.00 | Van Nostrand Fund for Health Related Activities | ||
| Friends of Noelridge Park Greenhouse & Botanical Center Inc | Noelridge Park Children’s Garden Expansion | $3,800.00 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Friends of the Hiawatha Public Library | Level Up @ Your Library Summer Reading Program | $2,400.00 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Iowa Humane Alliance | Wellness Clinic Benefitting Rescue Animals | $11,895.00 | Henry Jackson Carson Endowed Field of Interest Fund |
| $13,105.00 | Program Support Grant Fund | ||
| Junior League of Cedar Rapids | Bridging the G.A.P. | $2,722.00 | Jay and Bonnie Petersen Fund for Children and the Underprivileged |
| $7,278.00 | Program Support Grant Fund | ||
| Legion Arts dba CSPS | World Music Series: Celebrating Cultures at CSPS (2-year grant) | $36,000.00 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Our Future Iowa | Fellowship Program for Young and Diverse Leaders | $17,000.00 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Marion Cares, Inc. | Marion Cares Summer Connection | $1,541.00 | John A. and Elsie M. Nelson Fund |
| $459.00 | Ralph E. and Barbara J. Hughes Endowed Fund for Church-Related Human Service Activities | ||
| Matthew 25 | Matthew 25 Community Building Pillar | $25,000.00 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Planned Parenthood of the Heartland | Sex Education in Linn County, Iowa | $16,315.00 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| $8,685.00 | White Cross Society Fund | ||
| Red Cedar Chamber Music | Into Nooks and Crannies: Chamber Music for Linn Co | $5,317.00 | Iva C. Robb Fund for Artistic Initiative, a Liars Theater Legacy Fund |
| $4,293.00 | John A. and Elsie M. Nelson Fund | ||
| $12,390.00 | Program Support Grant Fund | ||
| Riverview Center Inc. | Homeless Sexual Assault Survivors Holistic Support | $5,964.00 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| $19,036.00 | Robert and Sara Stark Charitable Fund | ||
| Safe Place Foundation | New Resident Welcome Packages | $2,800.00 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Together We Achieve | Expanding Access to Food Security in Linn County | $1,195.00 | Claire and Vernon Hudek Fund |
| $13,914.00 | Program Support Grant Fund | ||
| $9,891.00 | Robert E. and Corinne L. Yaw Fund | ||
| United We March Forward | Enhancing Driver’s Education for Immigrants (DEFI) | $25,000.00 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families | Waypoint Coordinated Entry Program Support (2-year grant) | $50,000.00 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Willis Dady Homeless Services | Empowering Employment Solutions in Linn County | $2,504.00 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| $19,036.00 | Robert and Sara Stark Charitable Fund | ||
| $2,392.00 | Tokheim Family Field of Interest Fund for the Homeless and Hungry of Cedar Rapids | ||
| $1,068.00 | Vern W. Reeder Memorial Fund | ||
| YPN | Building Bright Futures Program Support | $5,000.00 | Nina and Victor Merveaux Fund for Low-Income Families |
| $964.00 | Program Support Grant Fund | ||
| $19,036.00 | Robert and Sara Stark Charitable Fund |
Fall Grant Cycle Awards
| Organization | Purpose | Amount | Fund Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American Museum of Iowa | Teaching Iowa’s Cultural Heritage with the AAMI | $20,000 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Anna Purna Ghosh Foundation | Helping Local Cancer Patients In Need | $5,000 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa | Growing Futures Through Mentorship | $25,000 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center | The Fatherhood Connect Program | $25,000 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | 2026 Educational Programming Support | $25,000 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | CRO Season 28 Sponsorship | $15,000 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Central Furniture Rescue | Turning a Place to Live Into a Home | $25,000 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Chain Reaction Bike Hub | Bikes for a Better Community: Rent-a-Bench Program | $5,000 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| CR Independent Film Festival | 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival | $2,600 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Feed Iowa First | Expanding access to produce in rural Linn County (2025-2026) | $50,000 (over 2 years) | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Foundation 2 Crisis Services | Emergency Youth Shelter Support | $1,000 | Chris and Shannon Bruns Fund |
| $24,000 | Program Support Grant Fund | ||
| Growing Real Opportunities for Work at Kazimour Farm & Orchard | GROW – 2026 Summer Program | $9,600 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Hawkeye Area Community Action Program | Expanding Food as Medicine Programs in Linn County | $25,000 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| His Hands Free Clinic | Patient Care Fund and Supplies for all | $1,000 | Chris and Shannon Bruns Fund |
| $10,315 | Program Support Grant Fund | ||
| $8,685 | White Cross Society Fund | ||
| Hope Community Development Association | OSHA Safety Training for Construction Trainees | $7,300 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| If I Don’t Do It Institute | Empowering Resilience Through Education | $4,600 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Kirkwood Community College Foundation | EMS Equipment & Inventory Management | $25,000 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Lavender Legal Center | LGBTQ Legal Advocacy | $25,000 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Marion Public Library Foundation | Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Marion | $15,500 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| NewBo City Market | Sustaining Equity for Vulnerable Entrepreneurs | $25,000 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| Salvation Army of Cedar Rapids | Meals With Love (Free Hot Meals Program) | $1,000 | Program Support Grant Fund |
| $19,000 | Chris and Shannon Bruns Fund | ||
| Tanager | Tanager’s Social Skills Program (2025-2026) | $50,000 (over 2 years) | Program Support Grant Fund |
Organization Support Grants
Spring Grant Cycle Awards
| Organization | Purpose | Amount | Fund Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Substance Abuse Council | ASAC Website | $728.00 | Fund for Management Resourcing |
| $24,272.00 | Organization Support Grant Fund | ||
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa | Strengthen Connections: Enhance Outreach & Impact | $25,000.00 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Brucemore | Reaching Out to Advance Artistic Discovery (2-year grant) | $50,000.00 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | Cedar Rapids Opera Strategic Planning | $5,000.00 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation | CRPF CRM Builds Relationships and Volunteers | $1,500.00 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | From Vision to Reality; Service through the Arts | $25,000.00 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| HER Hope Empowerment Resilience | H.E.R. Curriculum Initiative and Evaluation Tools | $1,000.00 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Heritage Area Agency on Aging | Heritage Area Agency on Aging | $25,000.00 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Lavender Legal Center | Amplifying LGBTQ Legal Advocacy | $25,000.00 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Lisbon-Mount Vernon Ambulance Service | Lisbon-Mount Vernon Ambulance Operations Support | $25,000.00 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Matthew 25 | Matthew 25 Organization Support Grant | $25,000.00 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Playtime Poppy Children’s Theatre | Playtime Poppy Kickoff of 75th Anniversary! | $5,000.00 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Quilts of Valor dba Freedom Stitchers of Iowa | Awarding veterans from a place of creativity | $2,600.00 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | General Operating Support (2-year grant) | $50,000.00 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| The History Center | Expanding Community Engagement via Market Research | $9,365.00 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families | Securing the Future of KidsPoint Child Care | $25,000.00 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
Fall Grant Cycle Awards
| Organization | Purpose | Amount | Fund Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American Museum of Iowa | AAMI General Operating Support | $25,000 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Anna Purna Ghosh Foundation | Sustaining Angel Grants for Local Cancer Patients | $5,000 | Anonymous |
| Catherine McAuley Center | Cultivate Inclusive Community for a Bright Future | $25,000 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | CY2026 General Operating Support | $25,000 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Chain Reaction Bike Hub | Bikes for a Better Community | $5,000 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| CSPS | People Powering Performance: Expanding the Arts (2025-2026) | $37,500 (over 2 years) | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Feed Iowa First | Equitable Nutrient-Dense Food Distribution in Linn | $25,000 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Foundation 2 Crisis Services | Back-up On-call Emergency Shift Proposal | $9,000 | Frank A. and Beverly J. Davey Fund |
| $3,925 | Organization Support Grant Fund | ||
| Growing Real Opportunities for Work at Kazimour Farm & Orchard | GROW Support for 2026 | $5,000 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | Growing Access to Nature for All | $25,000 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Iowa Legal Aid | Technology Upgrades to Enhance Service Delivery | $21,107 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Kids First Law Center | Community Conflict-Resolution Expansion | $25,000 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| NewBo City Market | Investing in Long-Term Market Sustainability | $25,000 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Orchestra Iowa | A New Website: Improving Efficiencies & Experience | $25,000 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Safe Place Foundation | Organizational Funding | $25,000 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Southeast Linn Community Center Corporation | Sustaining Rural Supports (2025-2026) | $20,000 (over 2 years) | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| The Freedom Foundation | The Freedom Foundation Organizational Support | $25,000 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | Theatre Cedar Rapids Operating Support | $25,000 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Wheelchair Ramp Accessibility Program Coalition | Operation Support for Sustainability (2025-2026) | $40,000.00 (over 2 years) | Organization Support Grant Fund |
| Willis Dady Emergency Shelter | Empowering Critical Housing-First Services | $20,000 | Organization Support Grant Fund |
Linn County Grants
| Organization | Purpose | Amount | Fund Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Purna Ghosh Foundation | Financial Support For Rural Cancer Patients | $5,000 | Linn County Fund |
| Area Substance Abuse Council | SOS Rural Outreach Supplies Project | $7,500 | Linn County Fund |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa | Expanding Mentorship, Expanding Reach | $10,000 | Linn County Fund |
| City of Alburnett | Alburnett Community Park Development | $10,000 | Linn County Fund |
| City of Walker | Walker Hometown Pride Bandshell Project | $10,000 | Linn County Fund |
| Friends of the Lisbon Public Library | Friends’ Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library | $3,000 | Linn County Fund |
| His Hands Free Clinic | Cancer Screenings for Rural Linn County Residents | $10,000 | Linn County Fund |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Southeast Linn Meals on Wheels | $10,000 | Linn County Fund |
| Kids First Law Center | Supporting Rural Low-Income Children of Divorce | $10,000 | Linn County Fund |
| Lavender Legal Center | LGBTQ Legal Advocacy of Rural Linn County | $10,000 | Linn County Fund |
| Linn County 3Rd Fire District Foundation Inc | Replacement of Aging Equipment | $10,000 | Linn County Fund |
| NewBo City Market | Rural Farmer Subsidy & Food Access Program | $10,000 | Linn County Fund |
| Red Cedar Chamber Music | CHAMBER MUSIC IN RURAL LINN COUNTY 2026 | $10,000 | Linn County Fund |
| Riverview Center Inc. | Rural Linn Sexual Abuse Prevention & Intervention | $10,000 | Linn County Fund |
| Southeast Linn Community Center Corporation | Supporting Rural Summer Meals | $4,000 | Linn County Fund |
| The History Center | Field Trip Programs Serving Greater Linn County | $10,000 | Linn County Fund |
| Trees Forever | Linn County Community Tree Pilot | $2,038 | GP Fund for the Environment |
Rapid Response Grants
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Sponsorship Allies for If I Don’t Do It Institute | Emerging Opportunity: If I Don’t Do It Institute’s Transition to New Space | $2,500 |
| Saving Us | Emerging Opportunity: Summer 2025 Community Events | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Family | Emergency Expense: Shelter Fire | $2,500 |
| Safe Place Foundation | Emergency Expense: Water Damage Repairs | $2,500 |
| Tanager | Emerging Opportunity: 2025 Resilience and Wellbeing Summit | $2,500 |
| The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success for Black Women Walking | Emerging Opportunity: Black Women Walking | $2,500 |
Endowment Challenge Grants
| Organization | Purpose | Amount | Fund Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa | Endowing Tomorrow | $25,000 | Endowment Challenge Grant Fund |
| Hawkeye Area Council, Scouting America | Endowing Our Youth’s Futures with Scouting America | $25,000 | Endowment Challenge Grant Fund |
| YPN | Endowment Challenge | $25,000 | Endowment Challenge Grant Fund |
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds
Altorfer, Inc.
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abbe Center for Community Mental Health | Abbe Center – New Beginnings Start Here | $4,000 |
| Catherine McAuley Center | Helping Women Regain Stable Housing | $3,000 |
| Cedar Valley Humane Society | Cedar Valley Humane Society Expansion & Renovation | $5,000 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | Direct Patient Care | $2,000 |
| House of Hope | Reviving History: Ballroom Renovation | $5,000 |
| iJAG | Fueling Workforce Development in Cedar Rapids | $2,000 |
| Matthew 25 | The Coe-Paul Historic House Renovation | $3,000 |
| Safe Place Foundation | A.A. Meeting Room Renovations | $3,000 |
| YPN | Building Bright Futures Program Support | $3,000 |
Bloomhall Family
| Organization | Purpose |
|---|---|
| American Heart Association | Community Blood Pressure Hubs |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa | Expanding Mentorship |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Corridor | Gathering in Gratitude: Thanksgiving at the Club |
| Breakthrough T1D – Nebraska and Iowa Chapter | FY26 Breakthrough T1D Fund A Cure |
| Catherine McAuley Center | Sober Living for Women Regaining Stable Housing |
| Cedar Valley Humane Society | Cedar Valley Humane Society Expansion & Renovation |
| Central Furniture Rescue | Landfill Diversion & Furniture Reuse |
| ChildServe Foundation Inc. | Therapeutic Play for All: Enhancing Outdoor Spaces |
| Deafinitely Dogs Inc. | Empowering Paws: Keeping Promises in 2026 |
| Eastern Iowa Honor Flight | Eastern Iowa Honor Flight #58 |
| Foundation 2 Crisis Services | Mental Health Education and Training |
| Growing Real Opportunities for Work at Kazimour Farm & Orchard | GROW Program Support |
| Hawkeye Area Community Action Program | Cedar Rapids Food as Medicine Initiative |
| Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America | Scouting for Food |
| His Hands Free Clinic | Cancer Screening for Low Income Individuals |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Meals on Wheels: Medically Tailored Meals |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | ESGF Orchard Harvest and Community Education |
| Kids First Law Center | Reducing Family Conflict Improves Health Outcomes |
| Marion Public Library Foundation | Food pantry equipment for Marion Public Library |
| NewBo City Market | Next Level Local |
| Orchestra Iowa | Orchestra Iowa’s 2025-26 Youth Education Programs |
| Patrons of the Performing Arts at Washington High School | In the Spotlight |
| Save Cedar Rapids Heritage | Save CR Heritage Westside Renewal |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | IDD and Mental Health |
| The Teacher Store | Free Health Supplies for Local K-12 Educators |
| YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area | Reach The Summit – Prairie Summit YMCA |
Diamond V
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African American Museum of Iowa | Teaching Iowa’s Cultural Heritage with the AAMI | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa | Expanding Mentorship for youth in our community. | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Corridor | Gathering in Gratitude: Thanksgiving at the Club | $3,000 |
| Catherine McAuley Center | Community Garden and Pantry Enhance Food Security | $5,000 |
| Central Furniture Rescue | Furnishing Stability & Feeding Hope | $5,000 |
| ChildServe Foundation Inc. | Therapeutic Play for All: Enhancing Outdoor Spaces | $2,000 |
| CommUnity Crisis Services & Food Bank | Improving Food Access with Mobile Pantry & Deliver | $2,500 |
| Deafinitely Dogs Inc. | Paws of Empowerment-Keeping Promises in 2026 | $5,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | The Inclusive Studio Project | $2,000 |
| Feed Iowa First | Feed Iowa First’s Grow Don’t Mow Program | $7,500 |
| Growing Real Opportunities for Work at Kazimour Farm & Orchard | GROW Program Support | $2,500 |
| Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America | Scouting for Food | $2,500 |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Meals on Wheels: Medically Tailored Meals | $3,500 |
| House of Hope | Food Insecurity and Community Support | $5,000 |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | Orchard Education and Walk-In Coolers | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Cedar Rapids | The Junior League of Cedar Rapids | $2,500 |
| Marion Public Library Foundation | Food pantry equipment for Marion Public Library | $5,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Cultivate Hope | $10,000 |
| North Liberty Community Pantry | Food for Families | $2,500 |
| Riseup Career And Technical Education Hub | RiseUp Career and Technical Education (CTE) Hub | $2,500 |
| St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation | Rhys B. Jones Dental Health Center–Hygiene Project | $5,000 |
| Tanager | Tanager’s Diverse Voices – February 2026 | $2,000 |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Group Respite Care Support | $2,500 |
| Together We Achieve | Filling the Gap: Food Access for Families in Need | $5,000 |
| Trees Forever | Growing Futures: Empowering Youth in Cedar Rapids | $5,000 |
| YPN | Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank Program Support | $2,500 |
Girls With Goals
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa | Girls Rising Through Mentorship | $1,000 |
| Cedar Amateur Astronomers Inc. | Rising Stars | $1,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | Shine Bright: Arts Access to Empower Young Women | $1,000 |
| FC United Soccer Club Inc | No girl left behind financial support | $1,000 |
| Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America | Scouting Assistance for Girls | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Cedar Rapids | The Junior League of Cedar Rapids | $1,000 |
| NewBoCo | NewBoCo Girls Who Code Clubs – 2025-2026 | $1,000 |
| Young Women’s Resource Center | Empowering Young Women for Today and Tomorrow | $1,000 |
GreatAmerica
| Organization | Purpose | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbe Center for Community Mental Health | Abbe Center Campaign – New Beginnings Start Here | $5,000.00 | |
| African American Museum of Iowa | Juneteenth Festival | $5,000.00 | |
| Area Substance Abuse Council | ASAC MTM Project | $5,000.00 | |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa | Expanding FAB Engagement Program for More Youth | $10,000.00 | |
| Brucemore | Exploring Our Community Through Local Stories | $10,000.00 | |
| Catherine McAuley Center | Creating Opportunity through ESOL Education | $9,000.00 | |
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | CRMA Gala 2025 Sponsorship | $10,000.00 | |
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | Fall 2025 Exhibitions and Educational Programming | $15,000.00 | |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | CRO Season 28 Sponsorship | $15,000.00 | |
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | Hope Build | $10,000.00 | |
| Central City PTO | Central City Playground Accessibility Improvement | $2,500.00 | |
| CSPS | CSPS Leader in Contemporary Art, Music and Theatre | $5,000.00 | |
| Czech Village/New Bohemia Urban Main Street District | 2025 Dinner on the Bridge | $5,000.00 | |
| Deafinitely Dogs | Leashes of Leadership – Building Futures Together | $2,500.00 | |
| Foundation 2 Crisis Services | Emergency Youth Shelter Support | $5,000.00 | |
| Four Oaks Family and Children’s Services | Achievement Academy: Quality Care for All Kids | $5,000.00 | |
| His Hands Free Clinic | Laughter is the Best Medicine | $10,000.00 | |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Meals on Heels-a-Go-Go: 65 Years of Horizons | $7,500.00 | |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | Field Trips for Pre-K – Middle School Students | $10,000.00 | |
| Iowa College Foundation | ICF Annual Request to GreatAmerica March 2025 | $10,000.00 | |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Dream, Believe, Achieve: Youth Economic Education | $15,000.00 | |
| Kirkwood Community College Foundation | GreatAmerica Financial Services Scholarship | $20,000.00 | |
| Lisbon-Mount Vernon Ambulance Service | Pediatric Training for EMS Providers | $2,000.00 | |
| Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association | FASTWorks (Families and Schools Together Works) | $1,000.00 | |
| Matthew 25 | Matthew 25’s Cultivate Hope | $10,000.00 | |
| Mercy Medical Center | 2025 Especially for You Race Sponsorship | $5,000.00 | |
| National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | Buresh Immigration Clock Tower – Phase II | $100,000.00 | |
| NewBo City Market | Next Level Local | $5,000.00 | |
| Orchestra Iowa | Orchestra Iowa’s 2024-25 Season | $25,000.00 | |
| Patrons of the Performing Arts at Washington High School | In the Spotlight | $2,500.00 | |
| Red Cedar Chamber Music | Bringing Chamber Music to Life in the Classroom | $5,000.00 | |
| Revival Theatre Company | RTC’s musical production of “Come From Away” | $2,000.00 | |
| Tanager | CDF Freedom Schools Summer Program | $15,000.00 | |
| Tanager | Camp Tanager: Overnight Adventures | $10,000.00 | |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Group Respite Care Support | $2,500.00 | |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | TCR ‘Dream Here. Do Here.’ Capital Campaign | $100,000.00 | |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | TCR 2026 Family Spring Musical Sponsorship | $25,000.00 | |
| Willis Dady Homeless Services | Supportive Services to those Sleeping Outside | $10,000.00 | |
| Zach Johnson Foundation | Kids on Course Program Support | $25,000.00 | |
| Coe College | General Support | $10,000.00 | |
| Cornell College | General Support | $10,000.00 | |
| Mount Mercy University – Scholarship | General Support | $10,000.00 | |
| Mount Mercy University – General | General Support | $20,000.00 |
Lil’ Drug Store Products
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine McAuley Center | Access to English Language Learning for Families | $5,000 |
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | Affordable Repairs Program | $2,500 |
| Children’s Cancer Connection | Iowa City Puzzle Palooza | $1,000 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | Direct Patient Care | $4,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | Catalyst for Change: Arts for Underserved Youth | $2,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Health Center | Health and Hope through EIHC’s Unmet Needs Program | $5,000 |
| Foundation 2 Crisis Services | Putts for Prevention | $3,000 |
| Growing Real Opportunities for Work at Kazimour Farm & Orchard | GROW Program Support | $2,500 |
| Horizons – A Family Service Alliance | Meals on Wheels: Medically Tailored Meals | $3,276 |
| House of Hope | Cedar Rapids Refuge: House of Hope Residency | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Cedar Rapids | The Junior League of Cedar Rapids | $5,000 |
| Kids First Law Center | Restoring Stability for Children | $5,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Cultivate Hope | $5,000 |
| Mercy Medical Center | 2025 Especially for You Race Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| National Council On Youth Leadership | National Council on Youth Leadership | $2,000 |
| NewBo City Market | Next Level Local & The Mental Health Incubator | $5,000 |
| Orchestra Iowa | Orchestra Iowa’s 2025-26 Youth Education Programs | $3,000 |
| Tanager | Tanager’s Mental Health Summit – May 2026 | $5,000 |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Supporting Working Caregivers | $5,000 |
| The Teacher Store | Free School Supplies for Local K-12 Educators | $2,000 |
| Together We Achieve | Filling the Gap: Food Access for Families in Need | $5,000 |
| Trees Forever | ReLeaf Cedar Rapids: Growing Community Canopy | $5,000 |
| Willis Dady Homeless Services | Stabilizing & Safe Emergency Shelter for All | $5,000 |
| YPN | Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank Program Support | $5,000 |
| Zach Johnson Foundation | Kids on Course Program Support | $5,000 |
McGrath Automotive Group
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Area Substance Abuse Council | Chapters of Change Book Club | $2,500 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | Direct Patient Care | $4,000 |
| CR Independent Film Festival | 2026 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival | $2,600 |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | Shine Bright: Arts Access to Empower Youth | $2,000 |
| Feed Iowa First | Community Agriculture for Community Well-being | $3,000 |
| Foundation 2 Crisis Services | Emergency Youth Shelter Support | $5,000 |
| Hawkeye Area Community Action Program | Feeding Area Children: HACAP Backpack Program | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Pathways to Possibility: K-12 Economic Education | $10,000 |
| Kids First Law Center | Restorative Justice Improves Youth Mental Health | $3,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Transform Week- Improve Lives With Home Repair | $5,200 |
| Orchestra Iowa | Orchestra Iowa’s 2025-26 Youth Education Programs | $1,000 |
| Patrons of the Performing Arts at Washington High School | In the Spotlight | $2,500 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Community Bed Build 2025 IA-Linn County | $3,000 |
| The Freedom Foundation | Freedom Foundation Food Pantry | $3,000 |
| Together We Achieve | Feeding Families, Strengthening Community | $5,000 |
| Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families | A New Vision for the Madge Phillips Center | $75,000 (over 3 years) |
| YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area | Camp Wapsie Pool & Slide Upgrade Project* | $3,000 |
World Class Industries
| Organization | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine McAuley Center | Hope and Opportunity through Adult Education | $10,000 |
| Central Furniture Rescue | Turning a place to live into a home | $10,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | ICF Annual Request to World Class Industries 6_25 | $4,000 |
| iJAG | Fueling Workforce Development in Cedar Rapids | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Pathways to Possibility: K-12 Economic Education | $10,000 |
| Kids First Law Center | Restoring Stability for Children | $10,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Cultivate Hope | $10,000 |
| NewBoCo | NewBoCo Computer Science Professional Development | $5,000 |
| The Teacher Store | Free School Supplies for Local K-12 Educators | $2,000 |