WATERLOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Waterloo, IA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
47-3373953
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Waterloo, IA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
47-3373953
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Waterloo Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering community development through strategic funding. In 2024, it awarded a total of $19.3K across 17 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to grantmaking. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on an invitation-only basis, encouraging nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROVIDE A LEAN, STRAIGHTFORWARD, AND TRANSPARENT CONDUIT VEHICLE TO THOSE WHO WISH TO CONTRIBUTE RESOURCES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE GREATER WATERLOO, IOWA COMMUNITY AND ITS CITIZENS.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CEDAR VALLEY HOSPICE INC
$31K
10%
GROUT MUSEUM INC
$30K
10%
WATERLOO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
$26.7K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WATERLOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. WATERLOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WATERLOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
WATERLOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WATERLOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WATERLOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WATERLOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WATERLOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $19 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WATERLOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WATERLOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CEDAR VALLEY HOSPICE INC, GROUT MUSEUM INC, and WATERLOO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WATERLOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
WATERLOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.