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 5, 2027. 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

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Arts, Culture & Humanities
Education
Environment & Animals
Health
Human Services
Public & Social Benefit

Kirkwood Community College Foundation

Since 1969, the Kirkwood Foundation has ceaselessly raised funds to support students through education and training. We provide resources that are not typically supported by taxes, tuition, or other funding sources.

Know More

Know More empowers individuals impacted by incarceration and substance use through education, advocacy, and technology—bridging gaps in opportunity to promote equity, self-sufficiency, and community reintegration.

Lavender Legal Center

Lavender Legal Center provides direct representation, advocacy, and referrals, with a priority for serving those with low income and our LGTBQ+ youth.

Midwest Chinese Academy

Our mission is to deliver premium Chinese cultural education that fosters connection and bilingualism for all backgrounds.

Miracles in Motion Therapeutic Equestrian Center

We foster personal achievement for persons facing challenges by providing diverse equine-assisted services with therapeutic, educational and recreational benefits.

MYEP Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program

MYEP is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing advocacy and person-centered services which facilitate personal growth and community inclusion to people with disabilities. 

National Alliance on Mental Illness Johnson County

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy.

New Harmony Line

New Harmony Line’s mission is to allow anyone of any age or ability to use Hyperscore to compose music without requiring musical training, as long as they have access to a device and the internet.

No Foot Too Small

Celebrate Angels. Unite Families. Build Birthing and Bereavement Suites.

North Liberty Community Pantry

The North Liberty Community Pantry engages our community in feeding, clothing, and connecting our neighbors to resources and services.

Open Heartland

Open Heartland exists to cultivate a strong, inclusive community by supporting immigrants and refugees who face barriers. We empower individuals by providing access to vital resources, fostering meaningful connections, and celebrating the diverse cultures that enrich our society.

Prairielands Freedom Fund

PFF pays immigration bond and pretrial bail to free people from detention. We reject the assumption that imprisonment is necessary or inevitable, affirm the dignity and agency of imprisoned people, and minimize the harm imprisonment inflicts on families and communities. We are committed to acting in solidarity with all movements working to abolish the imprisonment of our fellow human beings.
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