Carleen and Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderCedar Rapids, Iowa · EIN 20-1134857 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CARLEEN EUGENE GRANDON CHAR FOUND |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1230, CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524061230 |
| Phone | 3128236864 |
| Form and materials | SEE WWW.GRANDONCF.ORG |
| Deadlines | SEE WWW.GRANDONCF.ORG |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $200,000 |
| Orchestra Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $156,000 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $150,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Health Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $125,000 |
| Zach Johnson Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $113,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Cedar Rapids Metro Area | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $100,000 |
| Hope Community Development Assoc | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $75,000 |
| Mount Mercy University | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $75,000 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $50,000 |
| Kirkwood Community College Fdn | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $50,000 |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $50,000 |
| His Hands Ministries | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $40,500 |
| Four Oaks Family & Children's Svcs | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $35,000 |
| Grow at Kazimour Farm & Orchard Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $27,500 |
| Catherine Mcauley Center Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $25,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | Des Moines, IA | Support established organization. | $25,000 |
| Kids First Law Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $25,000 |
| Waypoint Services | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $25,000 |
| Willis Dady Emergency Shelter | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $20,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $10,000 |
| Red Cedar Chamber Music | Marion, IA | Support established organization. | $10,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Community Schools Fdn | Cedar Rapids, IA | Support established organization. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,502,000 | 24 |
| 2024 | $1,463,800 | 28 |
| 2023 | $1,308,418 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621059349100342
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1134857
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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