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Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

EIN 42-6053860 · Cedar Rapids, IA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE GREATER CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION) PARTNERS WITH DONORS, FUNDERS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY COLLABORATORS TO ACHIEVE HIGH-IMPACT PHILANTHROPY, SUPPORTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADDRESS OUR COMMUNITY'S NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES, AND CONVENES PEOPLE TO LEARN, SHARE IDEAS, AND DEVELOP SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE.

Income
$20.2 million
Spending
$13.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 55%
Employees
23
Volunteers
193
Highest pay
$231,431, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $11.1 million spent. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INVESTS IN THE FUTURE OF LINN COUNTY, IOWA BY HELPING DONORS WITH THEIR PHILANTHROPY AND MAKING GRANTS TO SUPPORT NONPROFITS AND THE COMMUNITY. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROVIDES HIGH-LEVEL PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES INCLUDING EXPERT ADVICE, PROFESSIONAL FUND MANAGEMENT, MAXIMUM TAX SAVINGS, AND COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE OF HUNDREDS OF LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S GRANT PROGRAMS SUPPORT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADDRESS THE COMMUNITY'S GREATEST NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. $440,727 spent. FOR OVER 75 YEARS, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HAS PARTNERED WITH DONORS, LOCAL LEADERS, AND HUNDREDS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AS A FUNDER AND CONVENER TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT BETTER SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE. BY LEVERAGING ITS RESOURCES AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ACTS AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE BY WORKING ON ISSUES OF BROAD COMMUNITY IMPORTANCE SO EVERYONE IN LINN COUNTY HAS OPPORTUNITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
  3. $81,904 spent. IN ADDITION TO GRANTMAKING, THE NONPROFIT NETWORK PROVIDES A POINT OF CONNECTION FOR LOCAL NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS TO HELP BUILD THE CAPACITY OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. NONPROFIT NETWORK OFFERS PEER GROUPS, LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND INFORMATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1952.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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