Voices Inspiring Progress

Since 1993, the African American Museum of Iowa has served as the statewide voice for black history and culture. Now, we have an opportunity to amplify this voice.

As the city of Cedar Rapids updates its current flood control system, we have an opportunity to make other, necessary changes to both the interior and the exterior of the Museum while growing our endowment. These changes represent a chance to solidify the AAMI’s place in the future of our state. We need your support. We invite you to be a voice inspiring progress and join us as we raise $5M for these necessary projects (and stretching ourselves to raise an additional $1M to support our endowment). Make a gift today to show your support for AAMI and its mission to share black history and culture.

Voices Inspiring Progress Donation Form

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African American Museum of Iowa
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

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Voices Inspiring Progress Donors

Join an incredible group of donors who have already added their voice to our mission!

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Platinum

City of Cedar Rapids – $1,377,000

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Founders

Destination Iowa, Iowa Economic Development Authority- $800,000

Hall-Perrine Foundation – $750,000

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Directors

Linn County (ARPA) – $333,000

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Gold

Roy J Carver Charitable Trust – $200,000

Transamerica – $100,000

United Fire Group Foundation – $100,000

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Alliant Energy Foundation – $50,000

Collins Community Credit Union – $50,000

GreenState Foundation – $50,000

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Friends

Linn County Board of Supervisors – Economic and Community Development Fund – $30,000

Unity Point Health St. Luke’s Hospital – $30,000

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation’s Cedar Grove Signature Fund – $29,168

Bankers Trust – $25,000

Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust – $25,000

Holmes Murphy – $20,000

Ohnward Bank & Trust – $10,000

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Individual Donors - $35,523 (as of 1/13/23)

Paul Ajzenman
Brie & Quinn Arnold
Jennifer Beall
Anthony Betters

Zach Bohannon
Stephanie Bowers
Gayle Buroker
Rita Carter

Karl & LaNisha Cassell
Jamarco Clark
Christine Cork
Katrina Davenport

Maurice Davis
Gloria Dixon
Stacie Eastman
Elizabeth Estling

Marlon Ewing
Brian Fagan
Church Fellowship
M.L. & S.M. Folkedahl-Meehleder

Judy Goldberg
Diana & Joseph Henry
Elsabeth Hepworth
Benjamin & Erin Hoover

Nancy & Shelby Humbles
Mari & Joe Hunt Wassink
Abena Sankofa Imhotep
Anne Johnson

Rufus & Betty Johnson
Wilfred Johnson
LaShonda Kennedy
Nancy & Randall Kraft & Roeder

Trust LaRue
David & Ann Lawrence
Jemar Lee
Niewaal Linda

Marcia & Cedric Lofdahl
Angela Martin
Melissa McCollister
F. Louise McMaster

Bettina Miller
Kiley & Carry Miller
Tony Myers
Carrie Norton

Elizabeth O’Brien
Scott & Penny Olson
Kristin Parrott
Ripley Piedrasanta

James & Gwen Randall
Scot & Heather Reisinger
Nancy Riley
James & Jean Rogers

Marilyn Sippy
Kevin Techau
Sean Ulmer & Edward Stinson
Angelica Vannatta

Reginald Ward
Andy & Kerri Weigel & Neblett
Denise Willems
Amy Ziegler
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Voices Inspiring Progress in the News

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Renovation Campaign Seeks to Reach Statewide Audience

“True to its historical mission, the African American Museum of Iowa is in the process of transforming a potential operational obstacle into a $6 million fundraising campaign to fuel change and growth.”

Learn about the AAMI’s capital campaign, Voices Inspiring Progress, and upcoming renovations!

African American Museum of Iowa Brings National Attention to Iowa

The AAMI’s renovation plans were mentioned on an episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers. Watch the clip here. Seth Meyers’ and comedian Amber Ruffin’s joke, although played for laughs, helped share the AAMI’s campaign with a wide audience with more than 337k views online alone. Explore additional coverage here.

African American Museum of Iowa Plans $5M Renovation Project

CEDAR RAPIDS — A $5 million renovation project prompted by construction of the city’s flood control system will change the face of Iowa’s only African American museum as it launches a vision for a bigger statewide presence…. (Continue reading)

Flood wall prompts changes to African American Museum of Iowa

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -Flood protection is prompting changes at the African American Museum of Iowa. A campaign is working to raise $5 Million for some major renovations. The renovations will shut the museum down for several months starting September 24th.