Carleen and Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Carleen and Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $45,250 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$45,250
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$33.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 19 | $29.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 28 | $31.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 24 | $33.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carleen Eugene Grandon Char Found PO Box 1230, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1230 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 823-6864 |
| What to submit, deadlines | See www.grandoncf.org |
| Restrictions | Limited to 501(c)(3) organizations |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Carleen and Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 24 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Foundation | Support established organization. | $200,000 |
| Orchestra Iowa | Support established organization. | $156,000 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | Support established organization. | $150,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Health Center | Support established organization. | $125,000 |
| Zach Johnson Foundation | Support established organization. | $113,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre | Support established organization. | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Cedar Rapids Metro Area | Support established organization. | $100,000 |
| Hope Community Development Assoc | Support established organization. | $75,000 |
| Mount Mercy University | Support established organization. | $75,000 |
| Community Health Free Clinic | Support established organization. | $50,000 |
| Kirkwood Community College Fdn | Support established organization. | $50,000 |
| The Arc of East Central Iowa | Support established organization. | $50,000 |
| His Hands Ministries | Support established organization. | $40,500 |
| Four Oaks Family & Children's Svcs | Support established organization. | $35,000 |
| Grow at Kazimour Farm & Orchard Inc | Support established organization. | $27,500 |
| Catherine McAuley Center Inc | Support established organization. | $25,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | Support established organization. | $25,000 |
| Kids First Law Center | Support established organization. | $25,000 |
| Waypoint Services | Support established organization. | $25,000 |
| Willis Dady Emergency Shelter | Support established organization. | $20,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | Support established organization. | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Support established organization. | $10,000 |
| Red Cedar Chamber Music | Support established organization. | $10,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Community Schools Fdn | Support established organization. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis C Wangeman
- Andrea K Orth
- Douglas D Flugum
- Kristin C Novak
- Stephanie L Steele
- Daniel A Trautman
Questions people ask
Does Carleen and Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See www.grandoncf.org.
How much does Carleen and Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $45,250.
Who runs Carleen and Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dennis C Wangeman (Treasurer), Andrea K Orth (President), Douglas D Flugum (Trustee) and Kristin C Novak (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Carleen and Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.