Mary and Michael Broshar Community Arts Fund

This Fund supports programming benefiting arts and culture, with a preference toward programming that makes visual arts, music, and/or performance accessible for members of the community or allows for greater community engagement. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or estate make a … Read more

House of Hope Fund

A semi-permanent fund dedicated to supporting the continuous efforts of House of Hope in offering single-mother families and women who age out of foster care with individualized support and transitional housing to achieve secure families, independence, and permanent homes. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your … Read more

Waterloo American WWII Heritage City Fund

Waterloo is designated a WWII Heritage City. This designation recognizes the historic importance of the united States’ domestic involvement in WWII And ensures the continued preservation of a defining period in American history. This Fund will engage in marketing, outreach, educational opportunities, and recognition for community contributions during WWII. There are many strategic ways to … Read more

Waterloo Swingers Golf Club

The Waterloo Swingers Golf Club creates opportunities for minority golfers and teaches young golfers the game. Through various events, the Swingers Golf Club provides access to the game of golf to young people who otherwise would not be exposed to the game and its positive values. The Fund is intended to pay expenses that go … Read more

Scholarships Now Available

We are offering 12 scholarship opportunities for students in 2023. A user account can be created here and applications can be submitted from now until 11:59 PM on March 12, 2023. The scholarship opportunities include the following: DAVE AUMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, a $500 renewable award to a graduating senior of the Waterloo Warriors hockey team. … Read more

Family YMCA of Black Hawk County Endowment Fund

The Waterloo Community Foundation is announcing the establishment of the Family YMCA of Black Hawk County Endowment Fund. With a commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y is a powerful association of men, women, and children of all ages joined together by their … Read more

Family YMCA of Black Hawk County Endowment Fund

Established to support the YMCA’s mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. This long-term Fund ensures that the YMCA of Black Hawk County is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, secure and connected children, families and communities. There are many strategic … Read more

Waterloo Fire Rescue Fund

This fund is established to support the purchases of specialized fire service equipment, additional training for personnel, and other expenses that would traditionally be outside the normal city operational budget. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or estate make a lasting impact … Read more

Announcing 2022 Grant Recipients

This year, we are awarding seven $5,000 grants through our competitive grant process. The Foundation received 38 inspiring applications from qualified organizations for projects or programs that benefit the community of Waterloo in one of four areas: health and human services, arts and culture, education, and economic development. After careful consideration of the volunteer Grants … Read more

Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity Establishes Endowment with Waterloo Community Foundation

The Waterloo Community Foundation is announcing the establishment of the Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity-Waterloo Endowment Fund. In 1990, Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity began serving in Black Hawk, Butler, Bremer, and Buchanan counties, building affordable homes for qualifying homebuyers and completing critical home repairs in owner-occupied homes. As Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity is … Read more