Windows on Waterloo Webinar Series – Earth Protection: Local Solutions for a Sustainable Future

This September, the Waterloo Community Foundation is pleased to present a special three-part Windows on Waterloo series exploring key issues in earth protection and how they connect to the future of our community. Through conversations with local experts, we’ll examine how these challenges affect the Cedar Valley, highlight practical solutions, and share simple actions each … Read more

Windows on Waterloo Webinar – What’s Next at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation on Wednesday, August 12 at 11 AM for a Windows on Waterloo webinar. This month, we’re pleased to welcome Anne Lefter, the new Executive Director of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Join us for a conversation about what’s next for the Gallagher Bluedorn, get … Read more

Waterloo Public Library Fund Established at Waterloo Community Foundation

The Waterloo Community Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Waterloo Public Library Fund, a charitable fund created to support the ongoing work and mission of the Waterloo Public Library. The fund will provide immediate support where it is needed most, helping the Waterloo Public Library spark curiosity, enrich lives, and build community … Read more

Elevate Agency Fund Supports Behavioral Health and Crisis Services in Black Hawk County

The Waterloo Community Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Elevate Agency Fund, a flow-through fund created to support the work of Elevate in expanding access to behavioral health and crisis services across Black Hawk County and surrounding communities. Mental health needs in our region and across the country continue to grow, with … Read more

New Waterloo Leisure Services Fund Supports Parks, Programs, and Community Spaces

Whether it’s a child learning to swim, a family spending an afternoon at the park, neighbors gathering for a community event, or residents staying active at the Cedar Valley SportsPlex, Waterloo Leisure Services helps create the spaces and experiences that make Waterloo a great place to live. To support this important work, the Waterloo Community Foundation … Read more

Eric & Judy Thorson: A Legacy of Giving in Waterloo

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

Celebrating 2026 Scholarship Recipients

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

Celebrate Waterloo Grant Recognition Event

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