For Donors

To participate in Johnson County Great Give Day and help make a positive impact on Johnson County nonprofits and those they serve, simply make a gift to any of the organizations listed below on May 7, 2025. Gifts on Johnson County Great Give Day may be eligible for specific match opportunities or campaigns, and will contribute toward the total philanthropic dollars raised for Johnson County nonprofits on Great Give Day! Simply peruse the list of nonprofit organizations below, which are also able to be searched based on their areas of work (Arts, Education, Environment, Health, Human Services, or Public Benefit) and click the organization’s name to learn more or make a gift directly through their website. Please note, some organizations have their own MATCH GIFTS available which will amplify your donations – check with individual organizations to find out if a match is available.

Your generosity contributes toward the celebration of our nonprofit community and the work they do to increase resources for ALL Johnson County residents to thrive. Thank you for supporting lasting change, making our community the best place to live, give, grow, work, and play!

Participating Nonprofits

All

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Education

Environment & Animals

Health

Human Services

Public & Social Benefit

River City Housing Collective

RCHC is an affordable housing cooperative dedicated to providing a safe physical and social environment for all members at a cost below that of the Iowa City market average through consensus-based decision-making and shared responsibility to each other and our community.

Riverside Theatre

A great city deserves serious theatre. Theatre that sparks discourse, builds community, delights, inspires, breaks down barriers, and explores the complexities of the human spirit. Riverside Theatre strengthens the cultural fabric of Iowa City through intimate, engaging productions from classics to new works, fostering a deeper appreciation for the dramatic arts.

Shelter House

Through shelter and housing, advocacy and supportive services, our mission is to prevent and end homelessness in our community.

Summer of the Arts

Our mission is to bring people together in the Iowa City area to experience, learn about, and enjoy free arts and cultural programming.

Table-to-Table

Our mission is to increase food equity and reduce environmental harm by collecting and redistributing surplus food through partners to people who can use it.

The Arc of Southeast Iowa

The Arc of Southeast Iowa fosters communities of respect and inclusion for people of all abilities through advocacy, support, and service.

The Bird House-Hospice Home of Johnson County

The Bird House is a community nonprofit dedicated to providing compassionate, dignified, end-of-life care by focusing on the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of our guests and their loved ones in a peaceful, home-like environment.

The Iowa Children's Museum

The mission of The Iowa Children’s Museum is to inspire every child to imagine, create, discover, and explore through the Power of Play.

The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County

The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County is dedicated to building a better future for people in low-income neighborhoods through programs that educate, foster self-efficacy, strengthen families, and create a sense of community.

thinkJOY

Our mission is to support successful aging by leaning into the health benefits of happiness. We strive to create joyful and personalized local experiences for seniors, connecting them to their communities, helping them restore purpose, and creating opportunities that increase their quality of life.

United Action for Youth

United Action for Youth nurtures the potential for all youth to CREATE, GROW & SUCCEED through our mental health programs, art and music programs, outreach services, and resources for young people and their families in Eastern Iowa.

United Way of Johnson & Washington County

To improve lives by uniting the caring power of community in Johnson and Washington Counties.

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