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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.

Insider Benefits/Levels
Minimum Gift/Relationship
Primary Purpose
Complimentary Family Membership (One Year)
Lunch with Historian (Once)
Discount on Facility Rentals
Guided back of house tour
Name on the President and Foundation Circle Acknowledge Panel
Complimentary Admission Passes
Invitation to Annual Curator & Historian Cocktail Party
Invitation to Annual President and Foundation Circle Event
% of Gift that goes to Endowment
Curator's Circle
$1,000/Year Unrestricted
Annual Fund
X
10%
X
12
X
10%
Historian's Circle
$5,000/Year Unrestricted
Annual Fund
X
X
20%
X
16
X
15%
President's Circle
$5,000 Minimum Gift
Endowment
X
X
20%
X
X
16
X
100%
Foundation Circle
$10,000 Minimum Planned Gift
Endowment
X
X
20%
X
X
24
X
100%

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.

Questions about becoming a History Center Insider or planned giving?

Contact us at (319)362-1501 or Jason@historycenter.org.

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

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

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  • Anonymous Donor

  • ​Wendy Buresh & Alan Robb

  • Patrick & Sandi Cobb

Historian's Circle

  • Anace & Polly Aossey

  • Helen Arnold

  • Kevin Arnold

  • John Ellwood

  • Dennis & Jacqueline Holloway

  • Waldo Morris

  • Duffy & Belva Schamberger

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

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

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