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.

Insider Giving Circles are for outright gifts and gift arrangements from individuals, and do not include sponsorship, which offer additional benefits.

Donate Online

Foundation Circle

Checks or cash may be mailed to:

The History Center

800 2nd Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

*Please indicate to which level you are donating to, or include a completed copy of

the Foundation Circle Enrollment Form.

Questions about becoming a History Center Insider or planned giving?

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.

For more information, contact your tax professional

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.

Foundation Circle

Anonymous Donor
Patrick & Sandi Cobb

Historian's Circle

Anace & Polly Aossey
John Ellwood
Waldo Morris
Duffy & Belva Schamberger

Curator's Circle

Tom & Kathy Aller
Bank Iowa
James Chipokas
Rob & Kathy Cook
Tris Dows
Charlotte & William Hinson Charitable Foundation
C. John & Dina Marie Linge
Mark & Deanna Long
James Meek
Douglas & Melanie Olson
Hunter & Andrea Parks
Emmett & Ann Scherrman
Kyle Skogman
Doug & Paula Stenskey
Dan & Cathy Stoner
William & Monica Vernon

Benefactor Membership

Richard & Greer Fry
Mary Beth Helgens
Philip Hershner
Timothy Kleinmeyer
Karen Koontz Parker
Doug & Sharon Laird
David & Linda Langston

Contributing Membership

Laura Derr
Jon Dusek
Pete & Kathy Layden
Robert & Tara Moorman
TrueNorth
Kevin Visser & Rocky Chipokas