Royal Legacy Christian Academy Endowment

The Royal Legacy Christian Academy Endowment is established to provide long-term support for the Royal Legacy Christian Academy. 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 … Read more

Dr. Jane Lorene Rohlf Fund

The Dr. Jane Lorene Rohlf Fund benefits programs and organizations educating young children to read, planting or replacing trees in Waterloo, or contributing to the betterment of the greater Waterloo 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 … Read more

Windows on Waterloo – Waterloo Community Playhouse

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, November 1 at 11 AM for a presentation from the Waterloo Community Playhouse. Executive Director Anita Ross will join us to share about the importance of community theater and what she is excited about in the next season of the Waterloo Community Playhouse! Community members … Read more

Windows on Waterloo – Friends of the Family

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, October 4 at 11 AM for a presentation from Friends of the Family. As homelessness is a rising issue across the country, Friends of the Family provides assistance that helps individuals overcome barriers to maintaining stable housing. They will provide information about the state of … Read more

Waterloo Now

You can help us support nonprofit organizations meeting needs and making a difference in Waterloo! This month, local nonprofit organizations are applying for grant funding for their programs that are making a difference in human services, arts and culture, education, and economic development. Of the dozens of applications, unfortunately, many will go unfunded. Every dollar you … Read more

Cultural Tourism Project Connects Waterloo to Black History

Charles Pearson is launching a new cultural tourism project in Waterloo to identify and promote African American historic places. The Waterloo native and East High School graduate has researched and developed multiple walking, biking, and driving tours throughout Iowa, focusing on African American historic places and Civil Rights locations. In the coming year, Pearson will … Read more

Grant Opportunity Available

The Waterloo Community Foundation (WCF) seeks grant proposals from qualified organizations that benefit the community of Waterloo in one of four areas:  health and human services, arts and culture, education, or economic development.   In making this announcement, Executive Director Erin Tink said, “Our Board is passionate about granting back out into the community. Since the … Read more

Windows on Waterloo – UNI Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE)

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, September 6 at 11 AM for a presentation from Robert Smith and Bethany Botchway from UNI Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE). They will share about the UNI-CUE programs that help community members continue their education and prepare for careers. Community members may join this free … Read more