Your Legacy in Waterloo

We know how quickly and how deeply this city and its culture become a part of you because it’s part of us too. We want to help you create a legacy that reflects your love of Waterloo! This year, we are excited to introduce you to our brand-new Legacy Society, which recognizes the forward-thinking individuals who have … Read more

Windows on Waterloo Presentation featuring Katy Susong, President and CEO of Grow Cedar Valley

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, October 2 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo presentation. This presentation features Katy Susong, President and CEO of Grow Cedar Valley. Katy will share about Grow Cedar Valley’s work and economic development in Waterloo. Community members may join this free online presentation by … Read more

Celebrating $5 million in Assets

We are celebrating another big milestone at the Waterloo Community Foundation – $5 million in assets under management! We invited our Board members and Founders to celebrate this accomplishment together. In 2015, a group of individuals who love Waterloo came together to establish a community foundation focused specifically on the needs and future of our city. It … Read more

Windows on Waterloo Presentation featuring House of Hope

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, September 4 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo presentation. This presentation features House of Hope, a local nonprofit that provides transformational programming for single mothers in our community. They recently broke ground on a new Empowerment Center that allows for the expansion of … Read more

Waterloo Public Library Endowment Fund Established by Anonymous Donor

We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Waterloo Public Library Endowment Fund with the Waterloo Community Foundation! An anonymous donor has generously contributed the initial funds to create this endowment. The Waterloo Public Library has been supporting and addressing the needs and interests of our community for over 125 years. This fund will provide long-term, sustainable support to … Read more

West High School Class of 1976 Memorial Scholarship Fund

The West High School Class of 1976 Memorial Scholarship is established in memory of fellow classmates. Donations may be made to the general fund or in memory of a specific classmate. The scholarship is awarded to a West High School student pursuing advanced education. Applicants must be enrolled in a 2 or 4-year institution in … Read more

Waterloo Public Library Endowment Fund

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. 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 … Read more

Cedar Bend Humane Society Endowment Fund

This fund provides long-term support for the Cedar Bend Humane Society to fulfill the mission of placing animals in lifelong loving homes, educate on humane care, teach responsible pet ownership, and shelter stray animals. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or estate … Read more

Cedar Valley Hospice Waterloo Endowment Fund

This fund provides support for Cedar Valley Hospice’s hospice and palliative care services. This fund designates support to services provided in Waterloo, specifically. 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 … Read more

Celebrating Accreditation Renewal 

We are celebrating the renewal of our accreditation with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®! This designation recognizes community foundations that have rigorously examined their key operations of donor services, investment management, grantmaking, and administration. We are dedicated to providing a lean, straightforward, and transparent conduit to those who wish to contribute resources for the betterment of the … Read more