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The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation improves the quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors to the causes they care about, strengthening nonprofits through grants and support, and providing leadership on community issues that involve charitable giving.
Web Address
www.gcrcf.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/GCRCF
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/2533805
Vimeo - vimeo.com/gcrcommunityfoundation
Instagram - www.instagram.com/gcrcommunityfoundation/
Web Address
www.gcrcf.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/GCRCF
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/2533805
Vimeo - vimeo.com/gcrcommunityfoundation
Instagram - www.instagram.com/gcrcommunityfoundation/
Assets and Giving for Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Assets
2019 - 187,433,007
2018 - 161,918,998
2017 - 173,227,883
2016 - 149,337,500
2019 - 187,433,007
2018 - 161,918,998
2017 - 173,227,883
2016 - 149,337,500
Domestic Grants
2019 - 8,132,549
2018 - 7,665,768
2017 - 7,862,505
2019 - 8,132,549
2018 - 7,665,768
2017 - 7,862,505
Recent News from Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
The power of endowments
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
When William B. Quarton passed away in 2007, the Cedar Rapids-based philanthropist left the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation a...more
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
When William B. Quarton passed away in 2007, the Cedar Rapids-based philanthropist left the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation a...more
Cedar Rapids' economy is a model of resilience
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
In part because of our relationship with The Funder's Network, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation was able to host the group as...more
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
In part because of our relationship with The Funder's Network, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation was able to host the group as...more
Companies, nonprofits cooperating to help schools meet reading requirements
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Karla Twedt-Ball, with the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, said the organizations involved have a stake in making sure kids in...more
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Karla Twedt-Ball, with the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, said the organizations involved have a stake in making sure kids in...more
MercyCare Community Physicians adds three
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Other 2013-2014 board members are Amy Johnson Boyle, Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, as secretary; Laura Wirth, Transamerica,...more
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Other 2013-2014 board members are Amy Johnson Boyle, Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, as secretary; Laura Wirth, Transamerica,...more
$1 million more in hand
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
The Keokuk Area Community Foundation received $1,025,000 in financial donations in June and July, according to Roger Ricketts, executive director of...more
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
The Keokuk Area Community Foundation received $1,025,000 in financial donations in June and July, according to Roger Ricketts, executive director of...more
Cedar Rapids to match donations for mural project
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
The council this week approved a deal with the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation to restore the second of four murals that adorn the walls of what used to be a courtroom in the federal...more
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
The council this week approved a deal with the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation to restore the second of four murals that adorn the walls of what used to be a courtroom in the federal...more
The 2012 Summer Meeting of the River Partnership of Community Foundations
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
The 2012 Summer Meeting of the River Partnership of Community Foundations was held at downtown Cedar Rapids last June 27-29, 2012. The event was hosted by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community...more
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
The 2012 Summer Meeting of the River Partnership of Community Foundations was held at downtown Cedar Rapids last June 27-29, 2012. The event was hosted by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community...more
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Signs A Proclamation Recognizing The Greater ...
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signs a proclamation recognizing the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) for the continuing dedication to improving the lives of Iowans. The GCRCF was...more
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signs a proclamation recognizing the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) for the continuing dedication to improving the lives of Iowans. The GCRCF was...more
Delegates from the Iowa Council of Foundations Meeting With Iowa’s Congressional Delegation
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signs a proclamation recognizing the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) for the continuing dedication to improving the lives of Iowans. The GCRCF was...more
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signs a proclamation recognizing the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) for the continuing dedication to improving the lives of Iowans. The GCRCF was...more
Association of Fundraising Professionals' 2012 Award for Outstanding Foundation
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation made it its mission to restore and rebuild Cedar Rapids after the flood and for its work, the foundation was awarded the Association of Fundraising...more
Foundation: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation made it its mission to restore and rebuild Cedar Rapids after the flood and for its work, the foundation was awarded the Association of Fundraising...more
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To address the ongoing issue of student dropouts, Toronto District School Board (TDSB) teacher Craig Morrison started a school-business program called the Oasis Skateboard Factory (OSF) to help keep teens stay in school.