Harry and Polly Slife Fund

This fund honors the legacy of Harry and Polly Slife who were life-long community supporters of Waterloo and the greater Cedar Valley. They gave generously of their time and resources to many community organizations. Grants from this fund support qualified programs and projects that meet community needs and benefit the health and welfare of Waterloo … Read more

Geraldine “Jeri” M. Thornsberry Fund

This fund offers financial support to the Black Hawk Soil and Water Conservation District for unrestricted use such as community outreach and public engagement events designed to promote the mission of the district. 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

Eric and Lori Johnson Fund

This fund supports 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 lasting impact in our community, not … Read more

Eric and Julie Ritland Family Fund

The purpose of the Eric and Julie Ritland 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

Dr. Lance and Ellen Vanderloo Fund

This fund contributes to nonprofit causes that support children (prevent child abuse, daycare, youth programs); education; under represented and/or minority populations; address the needs of those in poverty; and promote health and wellness and services for neglected and/or abused animals. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from … Read more

DeNae Nash Fund

In memory of DeNae Nash, 2018 graduate from East High School, this Fund will benefit Waterloo schools, Waterloo basketball camps and programs, the betterment of the greater Waterloo community, the Iowa Donor Network, and the DeNae Nash Purple Heart Scholarship Fund. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts … Read more

Culture and Arts Education Field of Interest Fund

This fund provides funding to non-profits that support community cultural and arts education projects or programs that serve all youth and assure them of an opportunity to encounter the arts in many forms and ways. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or … Read more

Believe Waterloo Fund

The Believe Waterloo Fund supports programs which enhance and/or improve access, quality of life, and community betterment for the citizens of Waterloo, regardless of race, socioeconomic status or age. When he established this fund, Quentin Hart commented, “By inspiring, educating and improving our local community, we change the world.” There are many strategic ways to … Read more

Waterloo Police Racial Equality Training Fund

This fund was established to implement “Procedural Justice/Implicit Bias/Reconciliation Training” at the Waterloo Police Department. 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 you have questions … Read more

Stanford and Margaret Duffy Family Designated Fund

Established in honor of Stanford and Margaret Duffy, long-serving members St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Waterloo. Annual distributions from this fund will benefit the operations and maintenance of the facilities, including the Pastor’s residence. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or estate … Read more