West High School Class of 1976 Memorial Scholarship Fund

The West High School Class of 1976 Memorial Scholarship is established in memory of fellow classmates. Donations may be made to the general fund or in memory of a specific classmate. The scholarship is awarded to a West High School student pursuing advanced education. Applicants must be enrolled in a 2 or 4-year institution in … Read more

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

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

Alex J Seeley Memorial Fund

Provides support for North Star Community Services. Distributions support needs and/or opportunities which will empower individual clients and are outside of the normal operations of North Star Community Services. 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 … Read more

Empowering Men

The Empowering Men Project’s mission is to build a positive connection with African American males; providing guidance by offering fundamentals of life goals, helping African American males feel valued within the community they live, providing positive activities and mentoring. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your … Read more

Jim and Marge Polacek Family Fund

The Jim and Marge Polacek Family Fund provides support for the Waterloo Community Foundation’s discretionary grantmaking in the city of 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 … Read more

Chuck and Alice Shirey Family Fund

The Chuck and Alice Shirey Family Fund will carry out the charitable mission of the Waterloo Community Foundation by contributing resources toward the betterment of the greater Waterloo, Iowa, community and its citizens. When possible, this Fund will contribute resources specifically to organizations or programs helping under-resourced, minority youth achieve academic success, prepare for, or … Read more