Windows on Waterloo Webinar – Grout Museum District

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, April 8 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo webinar featuring the Grout Museum District. Executive Director, Margaret Moye, will share about current programming, future plans to Reimagine the Imag, and what’s ahead for summer activities. She will also discuss the potential impact … Read more

Windows on Waterloo Webinar – Common Ground Series on Community

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, March 11 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo webinar recapping key insights from the Common Ground Series on Community, hosted by Union Block (Black Hawk County Gaming Association, R.J. McElroy Trust, Otto Schoitz Foundation, and Waterloo Community Foundation). Our community is … Read more

Iowa Irish Fest Fund

The Iowa Irish Fest Fund was established to support and strengthen Iowa Irish Fest in Waterloo, the state’s largest Irish celebration since 2006. 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

Windows on Waterloo Webinar – Grow Cedar Valley Population Study Insights

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, February 11 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo webinar featuring Katy Susong, CEO of Grow Cedar Valley, as she shares insights from the Count Me In population study. Based on months of data analysis and conversations with community leaders, employers, educators, … Read more

Union Block hosting Common Ground learning and conversation series

You are invited to a learning opportunity hosted by Black Hawk County Gaming Association, McElroy Trust, Otto Schoitz Foundation and the Waterloo Community Foundation! There are exciting things happening in our community – Crossroads redevelopment; updated park, recreation & spaces for gathering; new schools; and revitalization efforts. And together we face challenges – declining population, business & economic challenges, and political divides.   We are facilitating a learning series and conversation on community. What is the story we … Read more

Demystifying Charitable Gifts Webinar

Don’t miss Demystifying Charitable Gifts, a practical webinar focused on helping you maximize your charitable impact with tax-wise giving! Join Bill Nolte, CPA, ABV, MAcc, Tax Partner at Creative Planning Business Services, as he walks through how non-cash gifts like appreciated stock, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), and other assets can be effective tools for strategic … Read more

Scholarships Available 2026 

Scholarship applications are now open for high school seniors graduating in 2026! We administer multiple scholarship funds, all started by donors who want to ensure students can continue their education at a college, university, trade school, or community college. With just one Universal Application to complete, students will be matched with scholarship opportunities they are … Read more

Support the ACT Fund at UNI Women’s Basketball Coaches vs. Cancer Game – Jan. 25

This year’s UNI Women’s Basketball Coaches vs. Cancer game will benefit the Accessing Cancer Treatment (ACT) Fund at the Waterloo Community Foundation! The Panthers will host the Evansville Purple Aces on Sunday, January 25 at 2 PM at the McLeod Center. UNI Head Coach Tanya Warren will donate $25 to the ACT Fund for every 3 pointer UNI makes during the game. … Read more

Chiles Orchestral Advancement Fund*

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