Eric and Julie Ritland Family Fund

The purpose of the Eric and Julie Ritland Family Fund is to carry out the charitable mission of the Waterloo Community Foundation by contributing resources for the betterment of the greater Waterloo, Iowa, community and its citizens. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, … Read more

Dr. Lance and Ellen Vanderloo Fund

This fund contributes to nonprofit causes that support children (prevent child abuse, daycare, youth programs); education; under represented and/or minority populations; address the needs of those in poverty; and promote health and wellness and services for neglected and/or abused animals. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from … Read more

DeNae Nash Fund

In memory of DeNae Nash, 2018 graduate from East High School, this Fund will benefit Waterloo schools, Waterloo basketball camps and programs, the betterment of the greater Waterloo community, the Iowa Donor Network, and the DeNae Nash Purple Heart Scholarship Fund. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts … Read more

Culture and Arts Education Field of Interest Fund

This fund provides funding to non-profits that support community cultural and arts education projects or programs that serve all youth and assure them of an opportunity to encounter the arts in many forms and ways. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or … Read more

Believe Waterloo Fund

The Believe Waterloo Fund supports programs which enhance and/or improve access, quality of life, and community betterment for the citizens of Waterloo, regardless of race, socioeconomic status or age. When he established this fund, Quentin Hart commented, “By inspiring, educating and improving our local community, we change the world.” There are many strategic ways to … Read more

Waterloo Police Racial Equality Training Fund

This fund was established to implement “Procedural Justice/Implicit Bias/Reconciliation Training” at the Waterloo Police Department. 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

Stanford and Margaret Duffy Family Designated Fund

Established in honor of Stanford and Margaret Duffy, long-serving members St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Waterloo. Annual distributions from this fund will benefit the operations and maintenance of the facilities, including the Pastor’s residence. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or estate … Read more

Mark’s Park Endowment Fund

This long-term fund supports the repair and maintenance of Mark’s Park, located along the Cedar Riverfront in an area known as the RiverLoop Amphitheater, generally between W. Park Avenue and W. 1st Street in the City of Waterloo, Iowa. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your … Read more

Make a Splash: Transforming Gates and Byrnes Parks Fund

Established to support the renovation of both Gates and Byrnes Parks in Waterloo. 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 about other … Read more

Lucy Price Memorial Fund

This fund provides support for the Black Hawk County Conservation Board, specifically to Hartman Reserve Nature Center, to restore and preserve Lucy’s Meadow as an educational area for the community. 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 … Read more