The Duroe Family Foundation focuses on mid-sized, general operating support for community organizations in Iowa, with a clear tilt toward faith-based community development, housing and human services, and local youth and disability programs. Most grants are unrestricted gifts to established local nonprofits and a regional university, suggesting a preference for strengthening organizational capacity rather than project-specific funding. The foundation appears pragmatic and community-centered, funding both secular service providers (housing, disability services, higher education) and explicitly Christian ministries.
A concentrated program of a small number of mid-sized, unrestricted grants focused within the region — recurring support to community and faith-based organizations rather than many small or national grants.
Among the Duroe Family Foundation c/o Rodney Duroe’s recent grants, the largest single award was $40,000 to the UNI Foundation for its General Fund, a signal that the foundation uses meaningful unrestricted support to back local institutions. The same pattern appears across community organizations in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Waverly, Jesup, and nearby towns, with many awards routed to general funds rather than narrow projects. That approach shows up in gifts to Christian Community Development in Waterloo, Exceptional Persons Inc, and Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, each receiving support for ongoing work rather than a designated one-time campaign. The foundation also funds a mix of secular and faith-based organizations, including housing providers, disability services, youth-serving groups, and education-related nonprofits. Several grants are sized in the mid-thousands, while others reach into the five-figure range, suggesting a foundation that pairs steady operating support with occasional larger commitments. The recent record points to a local grantmaker that concentrates on established community organizations serving basic needs, youth development, and neighborhood stability in Iowa.
Housing and shelter are a recurring theme. In 2024, the foundation gave $20,000 to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for General Fund support, and it also awarded $25,000 to Christian CommunityHouse of Hope for General Fund use. Disability services are another clear area: Exceptional Persons Inc received $21,500 in 2023 for General Fund support. Youth and school-linked programs also appear in the grant list. The Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Valley received $10,000 in 2023 and another $5,000 in 2024, both for General Fund support, while Waterloo Community Schools Foundation received $8,000 in 2024. Faith-based community work is present as well, including $25,000 to Christian Community Development in Waterloo for General Fund support and $3,000 to Bosco Catholic School System in Gilbertville for General Fund support.
Typical awards cluster in the low-to-mid thousands, with a p25 of $2,500, a median grant of $5,000, and a p75 of $10,000. The recent list shows repeated support to some recipients across multiple years, including Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Valley, Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, Cedar Valley Friends of the Family, and the Winnebago Council - Boy Scouts of America. The foundation appears to make direct, discretionary grants rather than PRIs, and it does not fund individuals. Most awards are listed as General Fund support, which suggests flexible operating support is a consistent part of its grantmaking.
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Most grants fall between $3K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Notable grantees: UNI Foundation, Christian Community Development, Exceptional Persons Inc, Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, Winnebago Council - Boy Scouts of America
Grantmaking is entirely in the United States, and every recent grant went to recipients in Iowa. Waterloo appears frequently, including awards to Waterloo-based community, housing, faith, and youth organizations. Cedar Falls, Waverly, Jesup, Gilbertville, West Des Moines, and Cedar Valley-area recipients also appear in the recent record. The foundation’s giving is local in scope, with 100% of grants landing in the headquarters state, Iowa.
Recent grants go to a mix of community development, housing, disability services, youth programs, education, and faith-based organizations. The record includes general operating support for local nonprofits, a university foundation, a school system, and service providers such as Habitat for Humanity and disability-focused agencies.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution centers on smaller operating gifts: p25 is $2,500, the median is $5,000, and p75 is $10,000. Recent awards also include larger five-figure grants, such as $40,000 and $25,000 gifts.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Valley, Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, Cedar Valley Friends of the Family, and the Winnebago Council - Boy Scouts of America. That suggests repeat support to selected local organizations.
Its recent grants are entirely local and entirely in Iowa. Waterloo shows up most often, and other recipient cities include Cedar Falls, Waverly, Jesup, Gilbertville, and West Des Moines. The recipient-country distribution is 100% U.S.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity | Waterloo, IA | $25,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Winnebago Council - Boy Scouts of America | Waterloo, IA | $12,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Cedar Falls School Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | $10,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Community Foundation of NE Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | $10,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Leader Valley Foundation | Waterloo, IA | $5,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Cedar Valley | Waterloo, IA | $5,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Waverly Health Center Foundation | Waverly, IA | $5,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area | Waterloo, IA | $5,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Waterloo Police Foundation | Waterloo, IA | $5,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Bosco Catholic School System | Gilbertville, IA | $3,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Cedar Valley Hospice | Waterloo, IA | $3,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Des Moines Childrens Museum | West Des Moines, IA | $3,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Family & Children's Council of Black Hawk County | Waterloo, IA | $2,500 | 2025 | General Fund |
| The Cedar Valley Friends of the Family | Waterloo, IA | $2,500 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Jesup Dollars for Scholars | Jesup, IA | $2,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley | Waterloo, IA | $1,250 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Blank Park Zoo Foundation | Des Moines, IA | $1,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Junior League of Waterloo Cedar Falls | Waterloo, IA | $1,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Dental Connections | Des Moines, IA | $1,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Iowa Center for Economic Success | Des Moines, IA | $1,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| One City United | Waterloo, IA | $1,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Christian CommunityHouse of Hope | Waterloo, IA | $25,000 | 2024 | General Fund |
| Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity | Waterloo, IA | $20,000 | 2024 | General Fund |
| Winnebago Council - Boy Scouts of America | Waterloo, IA | $12,000 | 2024 | General Fund |
| City of Jesup | Jesup, IA | $10,000 | 2024 | Building Project |
| America's Agricultural Industrial Heritage Landscape | Waterloo, IA | $10,000 | 2024 | General Fund |
| Leader Valley Foundation | Waterloo, IA | $8,000 | 2024 | General Fund |
| Waterloo Community Schools Foundation | Waterloo, IA | $8,000 | 2024 | General Fund |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Valley | Waterloo, IA | $5,000 | 2024 | General Fund |
| Waterloo Police Foundation | Waterloo, IA | $5,000 | 2024 | General Fund |
| Waverly Child Care and Preschool | Waverly, IA | $5,000 | 2024 | General Fund |
| Bosco Catholic School System | Gilbertville, IA | $3,000 | 2024 | General Fund |
| Dollars for Scholars | Jesup, IA | $2,000 | 2024 | General Fund |
| Cedar Valley Friends of the Family | Waterloo, IA | $1,000 | 2024 | General Fund |
| Cedar Valley United Way | Waterloo, IA | $1,000 | 2024 | General Fund |
| UNI Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | $40,000 | 2023 | General Fund |
| Christian Community Development | Waterloo, IA | $25,000 | 2023 | General Fund |
| Exceptional Persons Inc | Waterloo, IA | $21,500 | 2023 | General Fund |
| Winnebago Council - Boy Scouts of America | Waterloo, IA | $15,000 | 2023 | General Fund |
| Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity | Waterloo, IA | $10,000 | 2023 | General Fund |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Valley | Waterloo, IA | $10,000 | 2023 | General Fund |
| Meals from the Heartland | West Des Moines, IA | $7,500 | 2023 | General Fund |
| Community Foundation of NE Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | $5,000 | 2023 | General Fund |
| Waverly Health Center Foundation | Waverly, IA | $5,000 | 2023 | General Fund |
| Family & Children's Council of Black Hawk County | Waterloo, IA | $5,000 | 2023 | General Fund |
| Cedar Valley Friends of the Family | Waverly, IA | $5,000 | 2023 | General Fund |
| Cedar Valley United Way | Waterloo, IA | $5,000 | 2023 | General Fund |
| Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | $5,000 | 2023 | General Fund |
| One City United | Waterloo, IA | $2,500 | 2023 | General Fund |
| Jesup Dollars for Scholars | Jesup, IA | $2,000 | 2023 | General Fund |
Winnebago Council - Boy Scouts of America
$12,000General Fund
Cedar Falls School Foundation
$10,000General Fund
Community Foundation of NE Iowa
$10,000General Fund
General Fund
Waverly Health Center Foundation
$5,000General Fund
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area
$5,000General Fund
Waterloo Police Foundation
$5,000General Fund
Bosco Catholic School System
$3,000General Fund
Cedar Valley Hospice
$3,000General Fund
Des Moines Childrens Museum
$3,000General Fund
Family & Children's Council of Black Hawk County
$2,500General Fund
Jesup Dollars for Scholars
$2,000General Fund
Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley
$1,250General Fund
Junior League of Waterloo Cedar Falls
$1,000General Fund
One City United
$1,000General Fund
Christian CommunityHouse of Hope
$25,000General Fund
Winnebago Council - Boy Scouts of America
$12,000General Fund
City of Jesup
$10,000Building Project
America's Agricultural Industrial Heritage Landscape
$10,000General Fund
Waterloo Community Schools Foundation
$8,000General Fund
Waterloo Police Foundation
$5,000General Fund
Waverly Child Care and Preschool
$5,000General Fund
Bosco Catholic School System
$3,000General Fund
Dollars for Scholars
$2,000General Fund
UNI Foundation
$40,000General Fund
Christian Community Development
$25,000General Fund
Winnebago Council - Boy Scouts of America
$15,000General Fund
Community Foundation of NE Iowa
$5,000General Fund
Waverly Health Center Foundation
$5,000General Fund
Family & Children's Council of Black Hawk County
$5,000General Fund
Wartburg College
$5,000General Fund
One City United
$2,500General Fund
Jesup Dollars for Scholars
$2,000General Fund