The Freedom Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$409K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
26
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Freedom Foundation?
The Freedom Foundation is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Greater Cedar Rapids Community ($138K), Dazzio-gutierrez Family Foundation ($75K), Jerome & Toby Rapport Foundation ($54K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $409K in grants to The Freedom Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Cedar Rapids Community | $137,714 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Dazzio-gutierrez Family Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Jerome & Toby Rapport Foundation | $54,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Lavern T Busse & Audrey Busse Foundation | $45,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Giustina Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Community Foundation of Johnson County | $33,276 | 1 | 2025 |
| TrueNorth Legacy Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | $5,024 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Silver Cloud Hotels Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| 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
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 |
| 2024 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community | 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 | Jerome & Toby Rapport Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | TrueNorth Legacy Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $100 |
| 2023 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 2019 | Silver Cloud Hotels Foundation | PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Freedom Foundation?
The Freedom Foundation is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Greater Cedar Rapids Community ($138K), Dazzio-gutierrez Family Foundation ($75K), Jerome & Toby Rapport Foundation ($54K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $409K in grants to The Freedom Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is The Freedom Foundation's largest funder?
Greater Cedar Rapids Community 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 $409K in grants to The Freedom Foundation across 26 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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