Regional Affiliates
Our Shawano Area Community Foundation affiliate partner has announced $41,000 in grants to 19 nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in Shawano and the surrounding area, awarded through its annual competitive grant cycle. “We are excited to award $41,000 in grants to 19 local nonprofits working to enhance the quality of life in […]
Snappy the Snapping Turtle and his seven friends moved into their new aquarium and display at the Ledge View Nature Center near Chilton thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Richard Kampfer Friends of the Animals and Conservation Fund through our Chilton Area Community Foundation partner. As a popular attraction for young people on […]
Did you know the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region was created in 1986 with $5,000 Walter L. Rugland received as part of the first “Community Service Award” presented by Aid Association for Lutherans now known as Thrivent? With this award, Walter wanted to pursue his dream of a “catalyst for change” working across […]
The Friends of Stony Brook (FOSB) is a volunteer-driven group dedicated to restoring Stony Brook, the only clear, cold-water stream in Calumet County. With generous funding from the Chilton Area Community Foundation, FOSB organized two restoration days that brought together local fishing clubs, Trout Unlimited chapters, and community members. This collaborative effort aims to […]
Our Brillion Area Family of Funds partner awarded over $17,000 in grants to eight local organizations. The grants, from the Brillion Area Community Endowment Fund, will preserve, strengthen and improve the quality of life in the greater Brillion area. “After several years of building and fundraising, our overall endowment fund is making a profound impact,” […]
Our Waupaca Area Community Foundation partner awarded grants totaling $102,300 to 17 area nonprofit organizations from its Waupaca Area Community Foundation Fund to help enhance the quality of life in the greater Waupaca area. “After 21 years of giving back to the community, the generosity of our donors never ceases to amaze me. These grants […]
Linda Blohowiak shares why she created the Henn Family Fund within the Shawano Area Community Foundation. What inspired you to give back to your community? I inherited money from my parents. My parents were very generous people and I wanted to honor them by using some of the funds to give back to the community […]
Our Chilton Area Community Foundation affiliate partner recently released its 2023 Community Report highlighting ways it has helped to positively impact the quality of life in their community. The report celebrates the distribution of $996,206 in grants to 46 nonprofit organizations and 51 scholarships totaling $114,000. One grant example is REACH bags, which are durable […]
Our Shawano Area Community Foundation affiliate partner recently released its 2023 Community Report celebrating charitable giving that’s making a lasting impact. In 2023, the Foundation awarded $428,870 in grants to 102 nonprofit organizations. This total includes $37,000 in grants from its Shawano Area Fund to 17 local nonprofits serving the Shawano area. Bridge the Gap‘s one-to-one […]
Our Clintonville Area Foundation affiliate partner awarded $50,071 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations in 2023, as highlighted in its recently released 2023 Community Report. The Foundation also awarded 14 scholarships totaling $15,616 to help local students further their education. After receiving $144,904 in contributions last year, its assets increased to $1,382,030. The report includes […]
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