(Cedar Rapids, IA) – GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation® announces the opening of the spring application period for its Employee Advised Fund (EAF) on Monday, March 2, 2026. Applications from area nonprofits will be accepted through Friday, March 27, 2026.
This announcement is accompanied by GreatAmerica’s recent distinction as the recipient of the Monitor 2026 Community Impact Award, an honor featured in the publication’s January/February Best Companies in Equipment Finance issue and reflective of the organization’s continued commitment to serving local communities.
The Employee Advised Fund empowers GreatAmerica employees to make charitable giving decisions on behalf of the company, directly impacting worthy organizations in the community. This spring marks the fifth round of giving for the EAF, which has awarded $1,000,000 to over 30 unique nonprofit organizations in the Corridor.
“At GreatAmerica, we know we have a duty to make the places we live better. When our employees lead our giving, it reflects who we are, and it helps us attract and retain great people who want to be part of something bigger" said Martin Golobic, CEO of GreatAmerica Financial Services. “We believe in taking care of the places that take care of us. Our employees lead how we give back, and we’re grateful for the way they show up.”
Nonprofit organizations must have a registered 501(c)(3) status and a GreatAmerica employee sponsor to apply. The awards focus on four areas: health and human services, arts and culture, environment, and public projects. For more information or to apply, visit http://www.greatamerica.com/giving.
The GreatAmerica Gives Back initiative, which has contributed over $10 million to local nonprofits, exemplifies the company’s commitment to community. Employees have donated thousands of volunteer hours to causes such as education, health, social services, the environment, and culture. This dedication to community service is a core part of GreatAmerica's identity and mission.
The EAF, launched in 2022, complements the GreatAmerica Donor Advised Fund, established in 2001. Together, these funds provide over $1.1 million annually to projects in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor, managed by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.