Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsIowa, United States11-50 Employees
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is a public nonprofit organization based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, working to improve quality of life in Linn County. Celebrating 75 years in 2024, the foundation collaborates with donors, funders, and community partners to advance high-impact philanthropy and support local nonprofit organizations while convening people to learn and develop solutions for the future. It manages assets over $212 million and maintains more than 1,000 charitable funds. The organization operates as a mid-sized nonprofit serving Linn County within the philanthropic sector. In March 2026, it announced the hiring of three staff members—Melissa Pence as director of development, Blenda Peterson as development services associate, and Rachel Schneider as donor relations associate—reflecting ongoing organizational growth.