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

Windows on Waterloo Presentation featuring Love INC of the Cedar Valley

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, August 7 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo presentation. This presentation features Love INC of the Cedar Valley, an organization that is uniquely serving local families through their School Supply Store this month! Executive Director, Glen Keith, will also share about how Love … Read more

Margaret Ann Enderlein Scholarship

This renewable scholarship supports post-secondary education of students graduating from an accredited high school in Waterloo, planning to attend a 4-year institution as a full or part-time student in Iowa. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your … Read more

Park Educational Scholarship Fund

This scholarship supports post-secondary education of students who may not otherwise be able to attend. Eligible students are graduating from an accredited high school in Waterloo, planning to attend a 2 or 4-year institution as a full or part-time student. They demonstrate positive engagement in their studies and extra-curricular activities, including volunteer service. They also … Read more

Windows on Waterloo Presentation to showcase downtown Waterloo revitalization

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, July 3 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo presentation. This presentation focuses on the background of revitalization in the downtown and Waterloo’s transformative accomplishments over the past 20+ years, thanks to a consistent vision, committed leadership, and a successful Public-Private Partnership. Catalytic downtown … Read more

Windows on Waterloo Presentation To Highlight My Waterloo Days and Waterloo Youth City Council

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, June 5 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo presentation. Tavis Hall, Executive Director of Experience Waterloo, will preview My Waterloo Days and share what he is looking forward to. Additionally, Waterloo Youth City Council will join us to share how their programming is … Read more

Waterloo Community Foundation Awarding $50,000 to Local Nonprofits at Celebrate Waterloo Event

On Thursday, May 16, the Waterloo Community Foundation will gather for Celebrate Waterloo, an annual Grant Recipient and Donor Recognition Event, at the Hawkeye Community College Van G Miller Adult Learning Center. The Foundation will recognize nine nonprofits that received a total of $50,000 in competitive grant funds in 2024. This past fall, the Foundation … Read more