Spotlight Fund

The Rownd Trust was established in 1967 under the will of Ella C. Rownd as a memorial to herself, her husband, C.A. Rownd, and their son, Fred Rownd. The Rownd Trust supports local capital projects.  Since it was established, the Rownd Trust has supported almost every large capital project in Cedar Falls including the Falls Aquatic Center, the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Sartori Hospital, the Cedar Falls Recreation Center, and many more.

Foundation News

8/15/2019

2019 Competitive Grants to be Awarded September 26

The Cedar Falls Community Foundation has announced recipients of its 2019 competitive grant cycle. In making the announcement Cynthia Sweet, executive director, said, “It is inspiring to read grant applications and realize that these are only a small portion of the many meaningful and community-enhancing projects occurring in Cedar Falls. The Cedar Falls Community Foundation

6/23/2019

CFCF Adds New Board Member

Cedar Falls Community Foundation – Governed by Cedar Falls Residents – Serving Cedar Falls The Cedar Falls Community Foundation (CFCF) has impacted Cedar Falls for over forty years, guided by community members and donors with vision and passion to establish funds that will benefit Cedar Falls for generations to come. The Board of Directors of