Paige Price 
This fund strengthens and expands orchestral music Waterloo, Iowa and the Cedar Valley through education, professional excellence, and private-sector engagement. The Fund focuses on building a sustainable pipeline of musicians, elevating the quality of orchestral performance, and fostering a vibrant, accessible regional orchestral ecosystem for the entire community. * Gifts to this fund are eligible … Read more
The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, January 14 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo webinar presentation about the plans for redevelopment at the Crossroads Mall site. ATI Group, the developer behind the project, will share preliminary design concepts for transforming the site into a vibrant, modern destination featuring restaurants, entertainment, … Read more
The Waterloo Community Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of our 2025 competitive grants, awarding more than $50,000 to nonprofit organizations making a meaningful difference in the community. These grants support impactful programs across five focus areas: health and human services, arts and culture, education, economic development, and inclusion. After careful consideration of the … Read more
As winter approaches, it’s a reminder that every child in our community deserves the warmth and comfort they need to learn, play, and thrive. For 14 years, Koats 4 Kids, led by Julie and Bruce Ehlers, has provided brand-new coats, snow pants, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves to students across the Cedar Valley. In that time, they’ve distributed: … Read more
For Bob and Kathy Braun, giving back to Waterloo is simply part of who they are. They raised their family here, built their careers here, and have spent decades investing their time and energy into the community they love. GIVING BACK – Each year, the Brauns make their charitable contributions through the Kathleen and Robert Braun Charitable Fund, … Read more
The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, December 10 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo webinar presentation featuring Love INC’s Christmas Store. In partnership with area churches, this initiative goes beyond traditional charity to create a dignified shopping experience where families can purchase gifts for their children at deeply discounted prices. … Read more
The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, November 12 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo webinar presentation. This month’s session will spotlight Waterloo Fiber, the City’s community-owned, high-speed broadband utility. Learn why Waterloo Fiber was created, the progress and milestones achieved so far, and how this initiative is shaping the future … Read more
This fund provides support for the Waterloo Public Library to fulfill the mission of providing free access to information, education, and recreation in a welcoming environment. * Gifts to this fund are eligible for the Endow Iowa 25% State Tax Credit. As a nationally accredited community foundation, we are proud to offer this program, which … Read more
We are proud to announce that Andrew Tjaden has been awarded the EAA 227 Young Pilot’s Scholarship through the Waterloo Community Foundation. This scholarship supports local students pursuing their private pilot’s license and aims to help address the national pilot shortage by encouraging young aviators to train and thrive right here in the Cedar Valley. … Read more
The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, October 8 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo webinar presentation. This month’s session will focus on cell phones and their impact on student success. We will begin with an overview of The Anxious Generation, the book featured in our community book study earlier … Read more
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Federal EIN: 47-3373953
