Sailor Nation, Inc. Fund

Established to support Sailor Nation, Inc., an independent organization dedicated to enriching the student experience at Cedar Valley Catholic Schools. The primary focus is the renovation and ongoing maintenance of the Galloway Park baseball diamond in Waterloo, Iowa. Additional funds may be used for other charitable youth initiatives backed by Sailor Nation, Inc. There are … Read more

GO! Transportation Fund

GO! Transportation provides safe, reliable transportation to nonprofit organizations serving young people in our community, increasing access to activities and services for all of our community’s youngest citizens. 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 in our … Read more

Windows on Waterloo – Immigration

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, May 14 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo presentation addressing how the national shifts in legal immigration are affecting Waterloo residents. Yer Vang from Catholic Charities will share updates on changes in legal immigration status, identify those most impacted, and highlight the services … Read more

Chuck Stilwill Scholarship for Performing Arts

The Chuck Stilwill Scholarship for Performing Arts is a $1,000 annual award supporting students with a passion for theatre and the arts. The scholarship is open to graduating seniors, or past graduates from accredited high schools in select Iowa counties, who are pursuing full-time studies at a not-for-profit college or university. Preference is given to … Read more

R. Michael Ingraham Scholarship for Technical Theater

A $1,000 annual scholarship award supporting students pursuing careers in technical theater. Eligible applicants include graduating seniors or past graduates from high schools in Black Hawk, Benton, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Grundy, or Tama County who are enrolled full-time at a not-for-profit 2- or 4-year college or university. Preference is given to those with experience at … Read more

Waterloo Community Playhouse Quasi-Endowment Fund

Established to provide long-term support for the Waterloo Community Playhouse and Black Hawk Children’s Theatre. 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 in our community, not only today but for generations to come. If you have questions … Read more

Try Pie Quasi-Endowment Fund

Supports the ongoing mission of Try Pie, a teen employment program that empowers young women through meaningful work and personal development. By combining hands-on experience in the kitchen with classroom-based learning, Try Pie equips teens with financial literacy, job skills, faith development, and a commitment to reconciling community. There are many strategic ways to maximize … Read more

Celebrating Our Grow Cedar Valley Partner Award with Union Block

We are honored to receive Grow Cedar Valley’s 2024 Cedar Valley Partner Award along with our dedicated teams, boards, and colleagues at Union Block – Black Hawk County Gaming Association, Otto Schoitz Foundation, R.J. McElroy Trust, and Waterloo Community Foundation. At the beginning of 2024, our organizations co-located to a shared office in the heart of downtown Waterloo … Read more

Cedar Valley Faces of Excellence

Cedar Valley Faces of Excellence holds an annual graduation ceremony and reception to recognize graduates, provide education empowering graduates with financial knowledge, work readiness skills, communication, and post-secondary preparation. 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 in … Read more