Scholarships Now Available

We are offering 12 scholarship opportunities for students in 2023. A user account can be created here and applications can be submitted from now until 11:59 PM on March 12, 2023. The scholarship opportunities include the following: DAVE AUMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, a $500 renewable award to a graduating senior of the Waterloo Warriors hockey team. … Read more

Family YMCA of Black Hawk County Endowment Fund

The Waterloo Community Foundation is announcing the establishment of the Family YMCA of Black Hawk County Endowment Fund. With a commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y is a powerful association of men, women, and children of all ages joined together by their … Read more

Announcing 2022 Grant Recipients

This year, we are awarding seven $5,000 grants through our competitive grant process. The Foundation received 38 inspiring applications from qualified organizations for projects or programs that benefit the community of Waterloo in one of four areas: health and human services, arts and culture, education, and economic development. After careful consideration of the volunteer Grants … Read more

Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity Establishes Endowment with Waterloo Community Foundation

The Waterloo Community Foundation is announcing the establishment of the Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity-Waterloo Endowment Fund. In 1990, Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity began serving in Black Hawk, Butler, Bremer, and Buchanan counties, building affordable homes for qualifying homebuyers and completing critical home repairs in owner-occupied homes. As Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity is … Read more

Waterloo West High School Class of 1962 Establishes Scholarship for Local Students

The Waterloo West High School class of 1962 made their 60th High School Reunion a little more special this year by establishing the West High Class of 1962 Scholarship Fund at the Waterloo Community Foundation. Knowing this was the final reunion the group would share, classmates Jim McGreevey, David Kyner, Marcia Lieberman, and Denny and … Read more

Estate Planning Seminar

The public is invited to join the Waterloo Community Foundation and Friendship Village Foundation on Wednesday, November 16 at 1:30 PM for an Estate Planning Seminar. Theresa Hoffman, Attorney, will be presenting estate planning strategies and related tax and legal updates. Theresa specializes in estate planning, wills, and probate law. She also serves on the Board of … Read more

Bob and Betty Hellman Leave Legacy in Youth Athletics

Bob and Betty Hellman are bringing their passion for youth athletics and love of Waterloo together through the establishment of the Hellman Family Fund at the Waterloo Community Foundation. Their Fund will benefit youth athletics, including facilities, throughout the city to ensure future generations have thriving programs to enjoy. Betty says, “Our wish is that … Read more