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The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, June 10 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo webinar. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, there are many reasons to celebrate the people and stories that have shaped our nation, including those here in Waterloo. Join us for a special presentation … Read more

Eric and Judy Thorson have spent their lives investing in the Waterloo community, both personally and professionally. Their story together began when they met as young adults while Judy was on dialysis waiting for a kidney transplant and Eric had already received a successful kidney transplant. With encouragement from dialysis nurses and a final push from … Read more

The Waterloo Community Foundation is proud to award $84,000 in scholarships to graduating students this year, recognizing academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership across Waterloo. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of local donors who have established Scholarship Funds with a range of eligibility criteria. Donors also have the opportunity to participate in … Read more

We hosted our annual Celebrate Waterloo Grant Recognition Eventlast Tuesday evening. This is one of our favorite nights of the year because it gives us an opportunity celebrate the meaningful work happening across our community and learn more about the organizations driving that impact. Guests enjoyed an evening of appetizers and connection with fellow community members who love Waterloo. The … Read more

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, May 13 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo webinar to learn more about Waterloo CourtWorks. Waterloo CourtWorks is a new 100,000-square-foot indoor sports facility coming to downtown Waterloo and expected to open in early 2027. This presentation will provide an overview … Read more

2025 was a transformational year for the Waterloo Community Foundation! Together, we surpassed our reach goal of $10 million and closed the year with $11.4 million in assets across 128 Funds. This milestone reflects the strength of our donors, both new and returning, that continue to grow our capacity to serve Waterloo. The significant asset growth … Read more

Last week, we gathered with our Founders to celebrate “10 in 10” – reaching $10 million in assets under management in our first 10 years. Thank you to those who celebrated with us and helped make the morning so special! It was a meaningful and energizing time reflecting on how far we’ve come together. From our founding … Read more

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, April 8 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo webinar featuring the Grout Museum District. Executive Director, Margaret Moye, will share about current programming, future plans to Reimagine the Imag, and what’s ahead for summer activities. She will also discuss the potential impact … Read more

When John Chiles was in early elementary school, he played the Titanic theme, a song he had taught himself by ear, on the piano during show and tell. His music teacher was amazed. When she learned his family couldn’t afford lessons, she began teaching him for free. That act of generosity gave John confidence and set his … Read more

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, March 11 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo webinar recapping key insights from the Common Ground Series on Community, hosted by Union Block (Black Hawk County Gaming Association, R.J. McElroy Trust, Otto Schoitz Foundation, and Waterloo Community Foundation). Our community is … Read more