Carleen and Eugene Grandon
The Carleen and Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Established in 2004 by Carleen M. Grandon, it supports programs in the Greater Cedar Rapids community focused on cultural activities, health, and education.
Carleen and Eugene Grandon at a glance
In short: Carleen and Eugene Grandon gave $1.5M across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,502,000
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,583
- +19.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $45,250
- Total assets
- $33,136,368
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Carleen and Eugene Grandon
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 spring application deadline was March 6, 2026, and the fall deadline was August 7, 2026. Applications received after the fall deadline are considered for the next funding cycle in 2027.
- Deadline
- The 2026 spring application deadline was March 6, 2026, and the fall deadline was August 7, 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Carleen Eugene Grandon Char Found
Mailing address: PO Box 1230, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1230
Phone: (312) 823-6864
Website: https://grandoncf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Carleen and Eugene Grandon
Who Carleen and Eugene Grandon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Luke's Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 104 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated geographic focus is the Greater Cedar Rapids, Iowa area. It prefers organizations based in Linn County or those whose work primarily benefits Linn County residents. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to Iowa recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Carleen and Eugene Grandon gives
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,136,368 | $2,048,694 | $1,925,252 | $1,502,000 | 24 | $1,705,958 | $1,846,608 | $1,576,617 |
| 2024 | $31,408,375 | $1,721,115 | $1,836,735 | $1,463,800 | 28 | $1,658,297 | $1,529,657 | $1,526,731 |
| 2023 | $29,490,815 | $492,601 | $1,651,199 | $1,308,418 | 19 | $1,492,169 | $389,722 | $1,378,057 |
| 2022 | $26,449,194 | $520,199 | $1,612,348 | $1,256,000 | 17 | $1,441,851 | $340,945 | $1,415,622 |
| 2021 | $33,758,016 | $29,939,133 | $1,571,972 | $1,309,360 | 16 | $1,447,682 | $775,287 | $1,290,447 |
| 2020 | $10,654 | $34 | $28,000 | $28,000 | 5 | — | $34 | $971 |
| 2019 | $38,620 | $100,066 | $86,500 | $86,500 | 7 | — | $66 | $1,567 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carleen and Eugene Grandon reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to promote the cultural environment and bring hope to people who are less fortunate by supporting programs for cultural activities, health, and education in the Greater Cedar Rapids community.
It considers applications from tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for charitable purposes. The foundation does not fund private foundations, capital or building campaigns, endowments, or individuals. Grants must support charitable programs benefiting people in need within the Greater Cedar Rapids area; organizations based in Linn County or primarily benefiting Linn County residents are preferred.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate these areas. Orchestra Iowa describes its mission as fostering enjoyment and support for symphonic music through performances, education, and community involvement. Eastern Iowa Health Center says it provides accessible health services to people in need in Linn County. Mount Mercy University received support for its Catherine McAuley Scholars Program, and Theatre Cedar Rapids received support for productions and education-program tuition.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $1,502,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $45,250. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $200,000 to St. Luke’s Foundation, $156,000 to Orchestra Iowa, $150,000 to Theatre Cedar Rapids, $125,000 to Eastern Iowa Health Center, and $113,000 to the Zach Johnson Foundation. The foundation’s website describes support for programs including Orchestra Iowa’s masterworks and education programs, Theatre Cedar Rapids’ productions and education programs, and Eastern Iowa Health Center’s unmet-needs and translation services.
Applications are submitted online. The foundation accepts applications on a rolling basis and reviews them twice a year. First-time applicants are encouraged to discuss their organization’s programs with the foundation before applying. Current grantees must submit an interim or final report with any new application. Applications are limited to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and are not accepted for capital or building campaigns, endowments, or individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrea K. Orth as president, Dennis C. Wangeman as treasurer, Kristin C. Novak as secretary, and Douglas D. Flugum, Stephanie L. Steele, and Daniel A. Trautman as trustees.
Carleen and Eugene Grandon is led by Andrea K. Orth, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea K. Orth
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$118K (2021) → $156K (2025)
Daniel A. Trautman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas D. Flugum
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie L. Steele
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis C. Wangeman
Treasurer
Co-Director → Director, 2020
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$24K (2022) → $24K (2025)
Kristin C. Novak
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carleen Grandon (2019) — Co-Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $156K, to Andrea K Orth (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Carleen and Eugene Grandon
How much does Carleen and Eugene Grandon give each year?
Carleen and Eugene Grandon gave $1.5M across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 28 grants.
What is Carleen and Eugene Grandon's typical grant size?
Carleen and Eugene Grandon's median grant in 2025 was $45,250, and its average grant was $62,583, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carleen and Eugene Grandon give grants?
Carleen and Eugene Grandon gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cedar Rapids, IA (22 grants).
Does Carleen and Eugene Grandon give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Carleen and Eugene Grandon's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Established Organization." (24 grants).
Who are Carleen and Eugene Grandon's largest grantees?
Carleen and Eugene Grandon's largest 2025 grantees include St Luke's Foundation ($200,000), Orchestra Iowa ($156,000) and Theatre Cedar Rapids ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Carleen and Eugene Grandon?
Carleen and Eugene Grandon reported $33.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carleen and Eugene Grandon fund?
The foundation’s mission is to promote the cultural environment and bring hope to people who are less fortunate by supporting programs for cultural activities, health, and education in the Greater Cedar Rapids community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carleen and Eugene Grandon?
Carleen and Eugene Grandon has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check grandoncf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Carleen and Eugene Grandon's EIN?
Carleen and Eugene Grandon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1134857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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