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Est.

1977

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Cedar Falls Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives in Cedar Falls. With a total of $446.1K awarded in grants to 23 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SUPPORT CULTURAL, SCHOLARLY, RECREATIONAL, LITERARY, AND ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS.
Total Funding Given
$446.1K
2024
Grantees funded
23
Multi-year grantees
52%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Sally Timmer
Board Member
L
Lynn Smith
Board Member
D
Dee Vandeventer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa and Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $446 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA FOUNDATION, COMMUNITY MAIN STREET INC, and CEDAR FALLS WOMANS CLUB. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.