Windows on Waterloo Webinar – What’s Next at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, August 12 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo webinar. This month, we’re pleased to welcome Anne Lefter, the new Executive Director of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Join us for a conversation about what’s next for the Gallagher Bluedorn, get … Read more

Waterloo Public Library Fund Established at Waterloo Community Foundation

The Waterloo Community Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Waterloo Public Library Fund, a charitable fund created to support the ongoing work and mission of the Waterloo Public Library. The fund will provide immediate support where it is needed most, helping the Waterloo Public Library spark curiosity, enrich lives, and build community … Read more

Elevate Agency Fund Supports Behavioral Health and Crisis Services in Black Hawk County

The Waterloo Community Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Elevate Agency Fund, a flow-through fund created to support the work of Elevate in expanding access to behavioral health and crisis services across Black Hawk County and surrounding communities. Mental health needs in our region and across the country continue to grow, with … Read more

New Waterloo Leisure Services Fund Supports Parks, Programs, and Community Spaces

Whether it’s a child learning to swim, a family spending an afternoon at the park, neighbors gathering for a community event, or residents staying active at the Cedar Valley SportsPlex, Waterloo Leisure Services helps create the spaces and experiences that make Waterloo a great place to live. To support this important work, the Waterloo Community Foundation … Read more

Salamanca Arroyo DREAM Scholarship Fund

This scholarship supports post-secondary education of students who are first generation immigrant or Latino heritage. Eligible students are graduating from West High School, East High School, Expo High School, or Columbus High School, planning to attend a 2 or 4-year institution as a full or part-time student. They demonstrate positive engagement in volunteer service with … Read more

Eric & Judy Thorson: A Legacy of Giving in Waterloo

Eric and Judy Thorson have spent their lives investing in the Waterloo community, both personally and professionally. Their story together began when they met as young adults while Judy was on dialysis waiting for a kidney transplant and Eric had already received a successful kidney transplant. With encouragement from dialysis nurses and a final push from … Read more

Waterloo Public Library Fund

As a flow-through fund, your gift provides immediate support where it is needed most, helping the Waterloo Public Library spark curiosity, enrich lives, and build community by ensuring resources, recreation, and expertise are accessible to everyone.  There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, … Read more

Elevate Agency Fund

A flow-through Fund established to support Elevate’s mission of expanding access to behavioral health and crisis services across Black Hawk County and surrounding communities. 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 … Read more