The UFG Foundation has awarded $442,000 in grants to 23 nonprofits during its midyear funding cycle. In addition to Iowa, these gifts support organizations in Colorado, New Jersey and Texas, where Cedar Rapids-headquartered property and casualty insurance carrier UFG Insurance also has offices.

“Expanding the footprint of our charitable giving is deeply meaningful,” said UFG AVP, Marketing Communications Manager Casey Prince, also a foundation representative. “From coast to coast, our employees and agent partners dedicate their personal time and treasure to nonprofit work that’s making a tangible difference in their communities. UFG Foundation grants aim to amplify the importance of giving back.”

Organizations that received funding for various programs or operations include:

• African American Museum of Iowa
• American Heart Association
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor
• Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale
• Cedar Valley Humane Society
• Eastern Iowa Health Center
• Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio
• Iowa Valley RC&D
• Kirkwood Community College
• Leaders, Believers, Achievers (LBA) Foundation
• Lone Tree Arts Center Fund - Colorado
• Mount Mercy University
• National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
• New Jersey Agricultural Society
• North Liberty Community Pantry
• Patrons of the Performing Arts
• Space Center Houston
• The Catherine McAuley Center
• The Company Onstage, Inc. - Texas
• United Way of East Central Iowa 
• University of Iowa Center for Advancement
• University of Northern Iowa Foundation
• YPN

Included in the total is a $210,000 gift to the United Way of East Central Iowa — a decades-old tradition honoring the generosity of UFG employees during United Way’s annual campaign. Historically, this is the foundation’s largest single gift of the year.

“We often say we owe every success to our people,” Prince said. “The UFG Foundation’s annual gift to United Way of East Central Iowa is our way of echoing our employees’ commitment to community shown through Day of Caring events, annual fundraising campaigns and volunteerism. As UFG celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2026, this year’s gift feels especially poignant as we honor the people — past and present — who represent the legacy of our mission that proudly includes community support.”

UFG Foundation grant cycles occur three times per year and are open to qualifying, established 501(c)(3) organizations. The second application window of 2026 is open through Aug. 30. Learn more about UFG Foundation grant qualifications or apply online at ufginsurance.com/foundation.

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About UFG

Founded in 1946 as United Fire & Casualty Company, UFG, through its insurance company subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance. The company is licensed as a property and casualty insurer in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and is represented by approximately 850 independent agencies. AM Best assigns a rating of “A-” (Excellent) for members of the United Fire & Casualty Group. For more information about UFG, visit www.ufginsurance.com.

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