Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
60
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre?
Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Carleen and Eugene Grandon ($530K), Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation ($374K), United Fire Group Foundation ($90K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleen and Eugene Grandon | $530,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | $373,682 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| United Fire Group Foundation | $90,000 | 7 | 2020–2025 |
| The McIntyre Foundation | $30,600 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| John P & Lawrence J Giacoletto Fnd | $25,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| DNE Caplan Family Foundation | $15,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $6,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Daniel J & Ann L Krumm Charitable Trus | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| International Paper Company Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Verizon Foundation | $3,949 | 6 | 2021–2024 |
| Abbott B and Joan M Lipsky Fund | $3,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Slappey Family Foundation | $1,500 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | $1,212 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Eskin Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Olberg Family Charitable Trust | $100 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $850 (2019) to $280K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $135K.
What grants has Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Carleen and Eugene Grandon | SUPPORT ESTABLISHED ORGANIZATION. | $100,000 |
| 2025 | United Fire Group Foundation | PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2025 | United Fire Group Foundation | PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The McIntyre Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,300 |
| 2025 | Daniel J & Ann L Krumm Charitable Trus | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | DNE Caplan Family Foundation | GENERAL | $2,900 |
| 2025 | Abbott B and Joan M Lipsky Fund | GENERAL OPERATING NEEDS | $1,500 |
| 2025 | The Slappey Family Foundation | General Purposes | $250 |
| 2025 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $64 |
| 2024 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | AGENCY DISTRIBUTION, YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT | $76,243 |
| 2024 | Carleen and Eugene Grandon | SUPPORT ESTABLISHED ORGANIZATION. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | United Fire Group Foundation | PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | John P & Lawrence J Giacoletto Fnd | CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $6,000 |
| 2024 | The McIntyre Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $4,600 |
| 2024 | DNE Caplan Family Foundation | GENERAL | $2,400 |
| 2024 | International Paper Company Foundation | FY25 CHILDREN'S OUTREACH OPERA: RUSALKA, THE LITTLEST MERMAID (THE CZECH FAIRYTALE) | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Abbott B and Joan M Lipsky Fund | GENERAL OPERATING NEEDS | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $750 |
| 2024 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $649 |
| 2024 | The Slappey Family Foundation | General Purposes | $250 |
| 2024 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $208 |
| 2024 | Olberg Family Charitable Trust | COMMUNITY BETTERMENT | $100 |
| 2023 | Carleen and Eugene Grandon | SUPPORT ESTABLISHED ORGANIZATION. | $125,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | AGENCY DISTRIBUTION, ANNUAL DESIGNATED DISTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM, CRO: SEASON SUPPORTSHIP FY24 YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM, GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,760 |
| 2023 | United Fire Group Foundation | PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The McIntyre Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $7,200 |
| 2023 | DNE Caplan Family Foundation | GENERAL | $2,400 |
| 2023 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $750 |
| 2023 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $364 |
Showing 30 most recent of 60 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre?
Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Carleen and Eugene Grandon ($530K), Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation ($374K), United Fire Group Foundation ($90K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre between 2019–2025.
Who is Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre's largest funder?
Carleen and Eugene Grandon is the largest recorded funder of Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre, with $530K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre across 60 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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