Eric and Judy Thorson Fund
The purpose of this 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.
Donor Advised Funds
Geof and Vicki Grimes Family Fund
Established in memory of Geof Grimes, the Geof and Vicki Grimes Fund will contribute resources toward organizations that support Arts & Culture, Education, and relief from food insecurity in the Waterloo, Iowa, community.
Tyler Greene Fund
In memory of Tyler Greene, this fund benefits organizations and programs that promote Ability Awareness and inclusion. Ability Awareness is the skill of recognizing that what someone CAN do is more important than what they can’t do. Tyler had cerebral palsy and other disabilities, which he fully embraced, and he shared his message of Ability … Read more
Thomas and Leah Felcher Fund
This fund benefits various charitable entities, with a primary (but not exclusive) emphasis on charities located and operating in Waterloo, Iowa.
Sam and Janet Holden Family Fund
The purpose of the Sam and Janet Holden 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.
Noel “Thorny” E. Thornsberry Fund
The purpose of The Noel “Thorny” E. Thornsberry Fund is to offer financial support to the following funds managed by the Waterloo Community Foundation: LORAL Trust Fund (10%), Waterloo Youth City Council (10%), Waterloo Public Library Endowment Fund (80%).
LORAL Trust Fund for the Love of Reading and Learning
LORAL stands for the Love of Reading and Learning. The mission of this fund is to inspire and support the love of reading and learning in children and young adults, primarily, but without limitation, in Waterloo and northeast Iowa.
Leighty Family Fund
Supports interest areas such as: earth protection; food security and nutrition; local food production and sales; minimizing private vehicle transportation; inner urban renovation; efficient and economical human shelter and housing; science education; strategic volunteer engagement and organizational capacity building; general promotion of philanthropy; capital projects only at the stage where funds might influence the design … Read more
Kevin Dill Family Fund
This fund was established in honor of Kevin Dill who was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia and retired as director of Black Hawk County Veterans Affairs. Kevin is an advocate for others who are diagnosed with dementia and this fund will benefit organizations like Dementia Friendly Cedar Valley who are ensuring that patients, families, and … Read more
Kevin and Beth McCrindle Fund
This fund supports the educational and charitable uses of the Waterloo Community Foundation.
