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, a Donor Advised Fund they established at the Waterloo Community Foundation. Their fund allows them to support the local organizations that make a difference in people’s lives such as Trinity Episcopal Church, the Salvation Army, Iowa Legal Aid, and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank.
“We’re grateful for the opportunity to support the organizations that make us proud to call Waterloo home,” the Brauns shared. “Using a Donor Advised Fund makes our giving simple and flexible to meet needs in the community year to year as they change.”
FLEXIBLE GIVING – For the Brauns, creating a Donor Advised Fund was a meaningful way to make giving easier. They appreciate being able to contribute to their fund when it makes sense for their finances, then recommend grants to nonprofits whenever a need arises. And because their fund is endowed, it will continue giving back to Waterloo forever.
We know that, like the Brauns, many donors choose to be generous and give at the end of the year. As you think about your year-end giving, consider how a Donor Advised Fund can help you simplify your charitable donations while maximizing your impact. Whether you want to give now or create something lasting for the future, the Waterloo Community Foundation is here to help you make it happen.
CREATE A LASTING IMPACT – By establishing a fund at the Waterloo Community Foundation, you can support your favorite nonprofits, respond to emerging needs, or create a lasting legacy that strengthens Waterloo for generations to come. Let us know if you are ready to take the next step toward establishing a Donor Advised Fund. We look forward to working with you!
It takes all of us to inspire growth and opportunity in Waterloo. Thank you for investing in the city we love!
Learn more about Donor Advised Funds at https://wloocommunityfoundation.org/fund-types/#Donor-Advised-Fund.
P.S. At the Waterloo Community Foundation, there is no minimum required balance to open a Donor Advised Fund. It is something you can build over time!
