Building a Strong Community 
               through Charitable Giving
        

 Your Partner in Philanthropy

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) is a public charitable foundation holding nearly 600 different funds, large and small, established by individuals, families, nonprofit agencies and businesses to benefit Linn County, Iowa. Since our founding in 1949, we have served the needs of this area and the wishes of our donors through personalized service, financial stewardship, local expertise, and community leadership.

We invite you to learn more about our services for:

  • Donors with charitable funds at the Community Foundation
  • Individuals and businesses seeking ways to support the causes they care about most
  • Nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding or assistance with planned gifts or endowments
  • Students searching for scholarships to pursue secondary or post-secondary education
  • Professional Advisors assisting their clients with tax, estate or charitable gift planning
Connect with us today!

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is Confirmed in Compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations by the Council on Foundations.


GCRCF News

GCRCF Accepting Applications for Summer Grant Cycle

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Recognizes The GCRCF with Proclamation

GCRCF Named Outstanding International Foundation for Flood Assistance

Outstanding Foundation of the Year has Deep Roots: AFP eWire Story

Flood 2008 Fund Community Impact Report

"Creating Opportunity" Video by The GCRCF

Spring 2012 Newsletter

2010 Annual Report to the Community

2012 Endow Iowa Credits
Donors can receive up to a 25 percent Iowa tax credit for qualifiying gifts through Endow Iowa.

Giving News

33 High Net Worth Philanthropists Discuss Their Approach to Giving
University of Pennsylvania - Over the past year, the Center for High Impact Philanthropy conducted a ...

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
324 3rd Street SE • Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: (319) 366-2862 • FAX: (319) 366-2912