THE HISTORY CENTER
Giving Circles
The History Center Giving Circles are members of the community who truly believe in our vision and have a deep regard for Linn County History. Without the continual support of our endowment, The History Center could not sustain itself.
See what it means to be a Giving Circle member and learn about all of the benefits! To become a Giving Circle member, contact Jason Wright.
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Insider Giving Circles are for outright gifts and gift arrangements from individuals, and do not include sponsorship, which offer additional benefits.
Checks or cash may be mailed to:
The History Center
800 2nd Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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*Please indicate to which level you are donating to, or include a completed copy of the Foundation Circle Enrollment Form.
IRA ROLLOVER
An IRA rollover allows people age 70 and a half and older to reduce their taxable income by making a gift directly from their IRA.
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For more information, contact your tax professional.
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Endowment Fund at The Community Foundation
Donors who give to a permanently endowed fund like The History Center’s endowment fund at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) are eligible to receive a 25% state tax credit for their gift.
In addition, gifts to The History Center’s Landmark & Legacy Endowment at the GCRCF will earn a 25% matching gift from the Foundation.
For more information, contact the GCRCF or your tax professional.
Types of Gifts Accepted
Your gift to The History Center may be in any of the following forms:
• Cash, check, or credit card.
• Appreciated assets such as stocks, bonds, and mutual fund distributions.
• A planned gift, such as bequest, charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, charitable lead trust, real estate, and retirement plan.
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Foundation Circle
Anonymous Donor
​Wendy Buresh & Alan Robb
Patrick & Sandi Cobb
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Curator's Circle
Jan & Bruce Altorfer
Stephen Arnold
Bank Iowa
Mary Bess Chester
Robert & Kathy Cook
Martha Ely Goralka
Kris & Deb Gulick
Alexandra Harder
Jared & Carol Hills
Denise Klemp
Ann Koppenhaver
Dina & C. John Linge
Deanna & Mark Long
Bruce & Judy McGrath
Douglas & Melanie Olson
Fred Pilcher and Janet Manatt Pilcher
Lisa & Randy Ramlo
Charles Rohde
Gary & Cathy Rozek
Al & Martha Ruffalo
Emmett & Ann Scherrman
Brian & Molly Scott
Kyle Skogman
Gary & Susan Streit
Dr. Julianne Thomas
Calvin & Linda Van Niewaal
Peter Welch & Marlene Meyer
Voice of Hope Foundation
Historian's Circle
Anace & Polly Aossey
Helen Arnold
Kevin Arnold
John Ellwood
Dennis & Jacqueline Holloway
Waldo Morris
Duffy & Belva Schamberger
Benefactor Membership
Kathleen & Tom Aller
Thomas & Katherine Brown
Jacqueline Cook
Betty Debban
Richard & Greer Fry
Todd & Kara Heying
Robert & Janis Kazimour
Linda & David Langston
Kathryn & Tim Nash
William & Esther O'Donnell
Jeannie Olinger
Matt & Elizabeth Prowell Mitchell
Doug & Paula Stenske
John & Sherry Swanson