Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
55
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre?
Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Carleen and Eugene Grandon ($530K), Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation ($374K), United Fire Group Foundation ($80K). 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 | $80,000 | 6 | 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 |
| Verizon Foundation | $3,949 | 6 | 2021–2024 |
| International Paper Company Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| 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 7 grants totaling $129K.
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 | DNE Caplan Family Foundation | GENERAL | $2,900 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 2023 | The Slappey Family Foundation | General Purposes | $250 |
| 2022 | Carleen and Eugene Grandon | SUPPORT ESTABLISHED ORGANIZATION. | $150,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | AGENCY DISTRIBUTION, ANNUAL DESIGNATED DISTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM, DEI TRAINING FOR CROPERA BOARD & STAFF, YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP, SEASON SPONSORSHIP - 25TH ANNIVERSARY | $99,635 |
| 2022 | United Fire Group Foundation | PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The McIntyre Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $6,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 55 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre?
Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Carleen and Eugene Grandon ($530K), Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation ($374K), United Fire Group Foundation ($80K). 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 55 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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