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August 2024

Community Foundation distributes $3 million in grants from the Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund 

The Community Foundation has distributed $3 million in grants to 79 nonprofit organizations in the region from the Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund with the Community Foundation.  Selected as a partner in Otto Bremer Trust’s (OBT) 2024 Community Responsive Fund pilot program, the Community Foundation was one of six intermediary partners chosen across the […]

Lifting Up Our Seniors

Thompson Center on Lourdes in Appleton is dedicated to the mental, physical and emotional well-being of adults over age 50 by offering more than 200 diverse programs and activities for this growing population in the Fox Valley. In 2023 Thompson Center received grants from 18 funds within the Community Foundation totaling $148,374 in support of […]

Matt’s Field of Dreams: A New Playground Destination Celebrating Inclusion and Community Spirit

  On July 29, the Chilton community came together to celebrate the grand opening of Matt’s Field of Dreams at Nennig Park. This new playground honors Matt Kolbe, a cherished local resident who was known for his boundless enthusiasm and support for Chilton Tiger sports. Despite facing significant health challenges throughout his life, Matt’s positive […]

2023 Report to the Community Highlights $32 million in Grants

Posted on Aug 9, 2024, by

Our recently released 2023 Report to the Community features $32 million in grants and scholarships awarded to nonprofit organizations and students, taking the total grants awarded in our 37-year history to $485 million. In 2023, 1,548 nonprofits locally and beyond received grants in areas of human services, community improvement, education, health care, environment, arts and culture, […]

NPLI Announces Leadership Transition

By David Weiss, Former Executive Director of the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative   Summer is winding down and a change of season is ahead. That excitement of change is in the air here at the Community Foundation and its Nonprofit Leadership Initiative (NPLI) program, as well.      After two years leading NPLI and continuing the great work […]

Community Vision Fund Grants total $558,700 so far this year

Posted on Aug 2, 2024, by

Picture above: Participants of Multicultural Coalition’s Inclusion in the Outdoors program. From cultural events and a public reading garden to helping nonprofits build capacity through the addition of staff or updated technology, the Community Vision Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region awarded 47 grants totaling $558,700 from January to June 2024. Grantmaking is […]