The Bette W Fund

Established in honor of Bette Wubbena to provide support for Arts and Culture, specifically for events or programs drawing people to downtown or promoting/celebrating Waterloo, or Health and Human Services, specifically for programs addressing cardiac or mental health. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, … Read more

Family YMCA of Black Hawk County Endowment Fund

Established to support the YMCA’s mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. This long-term Fund ensures that the YMCA of Black Hawk County is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, secure and connected children, families and communities. There are many strategic … Read more

Waterloo Fire Rescue Fund

This fund is established to support the purchases of specialized fire service equipment, additional training for personnel, and other expenses that would traditionally be outside the normal city operational budget. 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 … Read more

West High School Class of 1962 Scholarship Fund

The West High School Class of 1962 Scholarship is awarded to a West High School student pursuing advanced education and renewable for one year. Applicants must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 public year institution in Iowa, have a minimum 3.3 grade point average, and show involvement in extra-curricular activities, volunteer service, or work. … Read more

Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Endowment Fund

A permanent, endowed Fund established to support the mission of Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity. Through each project, Habitat for Humanity seeks to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.Eligible for Endow Iowa Tax Credit There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held … Read more

Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Opportunity Fund

A semi-permanent fund to support the ongoing work and programs of Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity 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

Ken and Bev Lind Community Fund

The Ken and Bev Lind Community 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

Veteran’s Way Fund

This Fund supports the Veteran’s Way project including the Sullivan Brother’s Memorial Plaza, Cedar River Bridge Lighting, Unity Plaza, Commemorative Streetscaping, and Living Lamps Underpass. The project will also provide support to improvements to the Waterloo Convention Center. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, … Read more

Waterloo Center for the Arts – Margaret Ann Enderlein Charitable Trust Fund

Provides support for the Waterloo Center for the Arts to procure works of art for display, improve existing exhibits, and enhance the inventory of the Waterloo Center for the Arts. 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 … Read more

Dr. Sam Christensen Scholarship Fund

A scholarship for Waterloo students established in memory of Dr. Sam Christensen. He was affectionately called “Dr. Sam” by all who knew him. Dr. Sam practiced pediatric dentistry in Waterloo until his retirement and deeply cared for Waterloo and the Cedar Valley. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. … Read more