Community foundation · EIN 42-1088936
Cedar Falls Community Foundation
Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Falls Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Cedar Falls, IA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $331K in grants paid across 5 grants, with $10.2M in total assets. Its largest grants went to City of Cedar Falls, University of Northern Iowa Foundation and City of Cedar Falls.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Cedar Falls Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Distributions are made from funds based on the funds distribution policy and the board's discretion.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Support cultural, scholarly, recreational, literary, and artistic endeavors.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls, IA | Library Support | $144,500 |
| University of Northern Iowa Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | Scholarships | $51,250 |
| City of Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls, IA | Cedar River Recreational Enhancement | $25,080 |
| Community Main Street Inc | Cedar Falls, IA | Support Services | $8,358 |
| Helen Hansen Elementary PTA | Cedar Falls, IA | Hansen Elementary PTA | $6,000 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Cedar Falls Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Cedar Falls Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Cedar Falls Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $330,702 in grants paid (5 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Cedar Falls Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to City of Cedar Falls (IA), $145K, University of Northern Iowa Foundation (IA), $51.3K, City of Cedar Falls (IA), $25.1K, Community Main Street Inc (IA), $8.36K and Helen Hansen Elementary PTA (IA), $6K.