The Freedom Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$447K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Freedom Foundation?
The Freedom Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation ($138K), Dazzio-Gutierrez Family Foundation ($75K), Jerome & Toby Rapport Foundation ($64K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $447K in grants to The Freedom Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | $137,714 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Dazzio-Gutierrez Family Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Jerome & Toby Rapport Foundation | $64,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Giustina Foundation | $55,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse Foundation | $45,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Community Foundation of Johnson County | $33,276 | 1 | 2025 |
| Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc | $12,851 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| TrueNorth Legacy Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Paul T Benton Charitable Trust | $5,300 | 1 | 2019 |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | $5,024 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| The Alan and Jill Miller Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Kirkeby Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Oshay Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $50 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $107K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $58K.
What grants has The Freedom Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Johnson County | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION | $33,276 |
| 2025 | Giustina Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Jerome & Toby Rapport Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | VETERANS WEEKLY LUNCH, VETERANS PANTRY, VETERANS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND (VEAF), GENERAL SUPPORT, EVENT SUPPORT: VETERANS APPRECIATION EVENT MEAL | $31,500 |
| 2024 | Giustina Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $30,000 |
| 2024 | TrueNorth Legacy Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Jerome & Toby Rapport Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc | FEED THOSE IN NEED | $5,831 |
| 2024 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $100 |
| 2023 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT: PREMIER SUPPORT - FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY, FREEDOM FOUNDATION EXPANSION, FREEDOM FOUNDATION PANTRY EXPANSION (DONOR SUPPORT EGG PURCHASES), FREEDOM FOUNDATION EXPANSION, VETERAN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND, VETERAN PANTRY, GENERAL SUPPORT | $69,764 |
| 2023 | Jerome & Toby Rapport Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Giustina Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc | FEED THOSE IN NEED | $6,338 |
| 2023 | The Alan and Jill Miller Foundation | TO HELP FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Kirkeby Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Dazzio-Gutierrez Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT, EMERGENCY EXPENSES: LAPTOP FUNDING, VETERANS WEEKLY FREE LUNCH, VETERANS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | $16,900 |
| 2022 | Jerome & Toby Rapport Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $512 |
| 2021 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT, VETERANS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, VETERANS WEEKLY FREE LUNCH PROGRAM, FOOD PANTRY SUPPLY SERVING VETERANS | $19,550 |
| 2021 | Jerome & Toby Rapport Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $7,000 |
| 2021 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $1,712 |
| 2021 | Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc | FEED THOSE IN NEED | $682 |
| 2021 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | VOLUNTEER GRANT | $400 |
| 2020 | Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $45,000 |
| 2020 | Jerome & Toby Rapport Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $7,000 |
| 2020 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY GRANT | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Oshay Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | VOLUNTEER | $300 |
| 2020 | Baird Foundation Inc | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $50 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Freedom Foundation?
The Freedom Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation ($138K), Dazzio-Gutierrez Family Foundation ($75K), Jerome & Toby Rapport Foundation ($64K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $447K in grants to The Freedom Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is The Freedom Foundation's largest funder?
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Freedom Foundation, with $138K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has The Freedom Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $447K in grants to The Freedom Foundation across 31 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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