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

Accessing Cancer Treatment (ACT) Fund

Contributing resources to reduce barriers for under-resourced individuals to access early cancer screenings and cancer treatment at service providers in Waterloo. Barriers may include the financial obligation toward the cancer screening or treatment, transportation to the appointment, or other barriers that may prevent a patient from seeking care. There are many strategic ways to maximize … 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

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. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or estate make a … Read more

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. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or estate make … Read more

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. 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

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. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, … Read more

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%). There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your … Read more

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. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your … Read more