How much funding does Reeder Memorial Scholarship provide?

Reeder Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000, renewable for one additional year in funding.

When is the deadline for Reeder Memorial Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Reeder Memorial Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Currently attending Jefferson, Kennedy, Metro, or Washington High School.

How often is Reeder Memorial Scholarship offered?

Reeder Memorial Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Who has received Reeder Memorial Scholarship funding?

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation's IRS filings list 12 awards under this program (2020–2024). Recent recipients include University of Iowa - Ui Service Center (Iowa City, IA), $78,445 in 2024; Iowa State University (Ames, IA), $56,800 in 2024; Scholarships Kirkwood Community College Foundation (Cedar Rapids, IA), $11,000 in 2024.

Reeder Memorial Scholarship

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

$1,000, renewable for one additional year

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Currently attending Jefferson, Kennedy, Metro, or Washington High School

Overview

Geographic Scope: Linn County, Iowa schools (Jefferson, Kennedy, Metro, or Washington High Schools)

Eligibility Requirements:

Currently attending Jefferson, Kennedy, Metro, or Washington High School

Award Criteria:

Financial need
Demonstrated strong ethics and high moral character

Application Location: Counselor's Office at Metro High School (or applicable school)

Contact Information:

Address: 324 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Email: info@gcrcf.org
Phone: 319.366.2862

How to Apply

Contact the Counselor's Office at your high school:
- Jefferson High School
- Kennedy High School
- Metro High School
- Washington High School
Address: 324 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: 319.366.2862
Email: info@gcrcf.org

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Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation's IRS filings)

University of Iowa - Ui Service Center

Iowa City, IA · 2024

$78K
Iowa State University

Ames, IA · 2024

$57K
Scholarships Kirkwood Community College Foundation

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2024

$11K
Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA · 2024

$7,000
Kirkwood Community College Foundation

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2021

$106K

12 grants in Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation's 2020–2024 filings reference “Reeder Memorial Scholarship” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 209
Total given: $9.44M
Median grant: $18K
Range: $5,100–$371K

By dollars: Iowa 91%, Illinois 2%, Colorado 1%. Top recipient cities: Cedar Rapids, IA; Des Moines, IA; Iowa City, IA.
47% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
22% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Foundation 2 Aka Foundation 2 Crisis Services · Cedar Rapids, IA

Putts for prevention, stt, mental health matters, shelter, emergency youth shelter…

$371K
United Way of East Central Iowa · Cedar Rapids, IA

General support, women united, day of caring, 2024 company coordinator breakfast…

$331K
Coe College · Cedar Rapids, IA

Glidden community service scholarship, shot at college rsm scholarship, kalous…

$314K
Community Theatre of Cedar Rapids DBA Theatre Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids, IA

General support, capital campaign: capital camp, education support, 2025 spring…

$282K
Indian Creek Nature Center · Cedar Rapids, IA

Creekside forest school transportation preparation, general support, 50 donors…

$280K