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The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, February 11 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo webinar featuring Katy Susong, CEO of Grow Cedar Valley, as she shares insights from the Count Me In population study. Based on months of data analysis and conversations with community leaders, employers, educators, … Read more

The Waterloo Community Foundation and the Waterloo Schools Foundation are honored to share the legacy of Mary K. Williams, whose lifelong commitment to education and community will continue to make an impact for generations to come. Mary K. Williams passed away in 2025 at the remarkable age of 107. A dedicated educator, Mary K. spent 40 … Read more

You are invited to a learning opportunity hosted by Black Hawk County Gaming Association, McElroy Trust, Otto Schoitz Foundation and the Waterloo Community Foundation! There are exciting things happening in our community – Crossroads redevelopment; updated park, recreation & spaces for gathering; new schools; and revitalization efforts. And together we face challenges – declining population, business & economic challenges, and political divides.   We are facilitating a learning series and conversation on community. What is the story we … Read more

Don’t miss Demystifying Charitable Gifts, a practical webinar focused on helping you maximize your charitable impact with tax-wise giving! Join Bill Nolte, CPA, ABV, MAcc, Tax Partner at Creative Planning Business Services, as he walks through how non-cash gifts like appreciated stock, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), and other assets can be effective tools for strategic … Read more

Scholarship applications are now open for high school seniors graduating in 2026! We administer multiple scholarship funds, all started by donors who want to ensure students can continue their education at a college, university, trade school, or community college. With just one Universal Application to complete, students will be matched with scholarship opportunities they are … Read more

This year’s UNI Women’s Basketball Coaches vs. Cancer game will benefit the Accessing Cancer Treatment (ACT) Fund at the Waterloo Community Foundation! The Panthers will host the Evansville Purple Aces on Sunday, January 25 at 2 PM at the McLeod Center. UNI Head Coach Tanya Warren will donate $25 to the ACT Fund for every 3 pointer UNI makes during the game. … Read more

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, January 14 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo webinar presentation about the plans for redevelopment at the Crossroads Mall site. ATI Group, the developer behind the project, will share preliminary design concepts for transforming the site into a vibrant, modern destination featuring restaurants, entertainment, … Read more

The Waterloo Community Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of our 2025 competitive grants, awarding more than $50,000 to nonprofit organizations making a meaningful difference in the community. These grants support impactful programs across five focus areas: health and human services, arts and culture, education, economic development, and inclusion. After careful consideration of the … Read more

As winter approaches, it’s a reminder that every child in our community deserves the warmth and comfort they need to learn, play, and thrive. For 14 years, Koats 4 Kids, led by Julie and Bruce Ehlers, has provided brand-new coats, snow pants, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves to students across the Cedar Valley.  In that time, they’ve distributed: … Read more

For Bob and Kathy Braun, giving back to Waterloo is simply part of who they are. They raised their family here, built their careers here, and have spent decades investing their time and energy into the community they love. GIVING BACK – Each year, the Brauns make their charitable contributions through the Kathleen and Robert Braun Charitable Fund, … Read more