Providing Long Term Support for Cedar Bend Humane Society

Cedar Bend Humane Society is an open-admission, full-service animal shelter in Black Hawk County. They accept all animals regardless of age, breed, behavior, or health and make every effort to give them a loving home. The Waterloo Community Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Cedar Bend Humane Society Endowment Fund. An anonymous … Read more

Cedar Valley Hospice Waterloo Endowment Fund Established with Waterloo Community Foundation

The Waterloo Community Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Cedar Valley Hospice Waterloo Endowment Fund. An anonymous donor has generously contributed the initial funds to create this long-term endowment, designated specifically for services in Waterloo. Cedar Valley Hospice is Northeast Iowa’s leading expert in hospice and palliative care. Their team of professionals … Read more

Your Legacy in Waterloo

We know how quickly and how deeply this city and its culture become a part of you because it’s part of us too. We want to help you create a legacy that reflects your love of Waterloo! This year, we are excited to introduce you to our brand-new Legacy Society, which recognizes the forward-thinking individuals who have … Read more

Windows on Waterloo Presentation featuring Katy Susong, President and CEO of Grow Cedar Valley

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, October 2 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo presentation. This presentation features Katy Susong, President and CEO of Grow Cedar Valley. Katy will share about Grow Cedar Valley’s work and economic development in Waterloo. Community members may join this free online presentation by … Read more

Celebrating $5 million in Assets

We are celebrating another big milestone at the Waterloo Community Foundation – $5 million in assets under management! We invited our Board members and Founders to celebrate this accomplishment together. In 2015, a group of individuals who love Waterloo came together to establish a community foundation focused specifically on the needs and future of our city. It … Read more

Windows on Waterloo Presentation featuring House of Hope

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, September 4 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo presentation. This presentation features House of Hope, a local nonprofit that provides transformational programming for single mothers in our community. They recently broke ground on a new Empowerment Center that allows for the expansion of … Read more

Waterloo Public Library Endowment Fund Established by Anonymous Donor

We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Waterloo Public Library Endowment Fund with the Waterloo Community Foundation! An anonymous donor has generously contributed the initial funds to create this endowment. The Waterloo Public Library has been supporting and addressing the needs and interests of our community for over 125 years. This fund will provide long-term, sustainable support to … Read more

Celebrating Accreditation Renewal 

We are celebrating the renewal of our accreditation with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®! This designation recognizes community foundations that have rigorously examined their key operations of donor services, investment management, grantmaking, and administration. We are dedicated to providing a lean, straightforward, and transparent conduit to those who wish to contribute resources for the betterment of the … Read more

Windows on Waterloo Presentation featuring Love INC of the Cedar Valley

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, August 7 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo presentation. This presentation features Love INC of the Cedar Valley, an organization that is uniquely serving local families through their School Supply Store this month! Executive Director, Glen Keith, will also share about how Love … Read more