United Fire Group Foundation
Invitation OnlyCedar Rapids, Iowa · EIN 42-1492320 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$990K
Organizations funded80
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$28K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of East Central Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $210,000 |
| Cedar Valley Humane Society | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $50,000 |
| St Lukes Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $50,000 |
| Waypoint | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $50,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Health Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $25,000 |
| Tanager Place | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $25,000 |
| Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $25,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $20,000 |
| Kids First Law Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $15,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $15,000 |
| Horizons | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $15,000 |
| Orchestra Iowa Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $15,000 |
| African American Museum of Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d Nebraska Iowa Chapter | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Brucemore | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Catherine Mcauley Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Central Furniture Rescue | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Johnson County Iowa | Coralville, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Csps | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Feed Iowa First | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Indian Creek Nature Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Kirkwood Community College Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Lba Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Mount Mercy University | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness Johnson County | Iowa City, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Iowa | Grimes, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Trees Forever | Marion, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| University of Northern Iowa Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Worldmaker Resilience Institute | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Young Parents Network | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $7,500 |
| St Lukes Child Protection Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $7,500 |
| Adaptive Adventures | Westminster, CO | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Area Substance Abuse Council | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Catherine Mcauley Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Discovery Living | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Etm- Colorado Inc | Denver, CO | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Feed Iowa First | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Grow at Kazimour Farm & Orchard Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Heritage Area Agency on Aging | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Horizons | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Kesem | Iowa City, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Linn County Trails Association | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Make-A- Wish Iowa | Urbandale, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Newbo City Market | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| North Liberty Community Pantry | North Liberty, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| North Liberty Community Pantry | North Liberty, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Patrons of the Performing Arts | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Save Cr Heritage | Cedar Rapids, IA | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
| Space Center Houston | Houston, TX | Provide funds for service to community | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 80 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($28,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $989,500 | 87 |
| 2024 | $911,000 | 57 |
| 2023 | $966,000 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641989349100504
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1492320
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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