Professional Excellence Grants
Funding supports professional and educational development opportunities for all district staff.
College and Career Pathways Grants
Funding enhances classrooms and equipment to ensure students are both college and career ready.
Ensuring Extracurriculars Fund
Funding covers costs of school-sponsored extracurriculars for students who are limited by financial constraints.
Other ways
We Can Help
Fiscal Agent Program
Which means:
- clubs can focus on fundraising without the burden of administrative processes.
- schools reduce the risk of error and safeguard liability.
- funds raised are subject to higher Return on Investment potential through investments.
The Foundation earns a 5% administrative fee on all managed funds. In exchange, the Foundation also provides:
- financial reports.
- gift acknowledgement services.
- vendor payments.
- no-fee electronic donation processing.
To partner with the Foundation while also benefiting the club or organization you are most passionate about, reach out to Karen Swanson at kswanson@crschools.us.
Alumni Info & Reunions
Reunions & Planning
Class reunions are an opportunity to reconnect and reminisce with your former peers. But planning a successful reunion can be a huge undertaking, especially when it comes to notifying all your classmates.
The Foundation can help! If your graduating class has an upcoming reunion, please contact Karen Swanson at (319) 558-2400 or by emailing kswanson@crschools.us.
Handling it on your own? No problem! Check out our Class Reunion Planning Guide for tips.
Alumni & Staff Directories
Are you hoping to connect with a former classmate? While the Foundation never gives out personal contact information without permission, we may be able to help facilitate communication. Reach out with more information about your request at kswanson@crschools.us.
Due to Iowa privacy laws, all requests for former/current teacher information is handled through the District Human Resources department. You may contact them at (319) 558-2000.
Stay Connected
Submit or update your alumni contact information to be notified of upcoming reunions, alumni news, and more!
Note: The CRCSF takes the privacy of our alumni very seriously. Your information will never be distributed without your consent.
Senior Scholarships
The Foundation distributes more than 80 scholarships each year. Seniors from each of the district’s high schools may apply for any number of scholarships. Counselors from each school will then review and confirm eligibility before making selections.
Funding is awarded based on academic merit, financial need, and other requirements specified by the donor.
Note: This list is updated annually. For a current list to date, please email kswanson@crschools.us.
Create A Scholarship
Are you passionate about public education or looking to honor the legacy of someone who was? Consider creating your own scholarship through the Cedar Rapids Community Schools Foundation.
We can help create a scholarship that reflects your values and goals. Reach out to discuss your vision and take the first step toward creating a lasting impact for public school students.
