Linn-Mar School Foundation’s endowment is a permanent pool of funds that generates interest income every year. At this time, 4.5 percent of the fund’s annual earned income is targeted for distribution to schools in support of excellence and innovation. The Beyond Endowment Fund is approaching a million dollars and managed by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.
The Foundation invites our parents, grandparents, community members and businesses to help invest in our future by supporting our endowment with gifts through cash, estate, planned, and other long-term giving opportunities. The majority of the Foundation’s endowment is held by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.
Please contact the Foundation for an informative packet of materials about giving to the Beyond endowment. Special tax incentives and recognition honors are available to most donors. The Endow Iowa tax credit allows donors to take a 25 percent Iowa tax credit in addition to normal state and federal charitable tax deductions.
Beyond FAQ
If you would like to make a gift to Linn-Mar’s endowment fund and be eligible for Endow Iowa tax credits, you can make a check payable to the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation and mail your contribution to:
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
324 3rd Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
You can also make a contribution via credit card with this link to our profile (note 4% credit card fees will be deducted from the gift)
Beyond, the Campaign for Linn-Mar’s Future is a million dollar endowment campaign to create a permanent funding source for innovation in Linn-Mar schools. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the following Linn-Mar families, friends and companies who have committed single and multi-year pledges to the campaign.
| Pinnacle Circle
$100,000 – $250,000 $150,000 Lead Gift Distinction Circle $25,000 – $50,000 Innovation Circle $10,000 – $24,999 Excellence Circle $5,000 – $9,999 Michael & Nancy Almasi |
Scholars Circle
$2,500 – $4,999 Pride Circle $1,000 – $2,499 Honor Circle $250 – $999 |
| * Includes matching contribution | |