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The Marilynn W. Taylor/Wohlt Cheese Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region awarded $233,000 in grants in fall 2025. Benefitting the residents of New London, the Village of Fremont, and nearby townships, this endowment fund supports community needs and provides scholarships for students to attend Lawrence University, Marilynn’s alma mater.   This year’s support included awards to the following projects:   New London Community Fund – $25,000 to […]

The New London Community Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region awarded seven grants totaling $10,000 during its first-ever grant cycle in fall 2025. These grants were made possible thanks to a $10,000 grant from the U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation to kick-start granting to nonprofit organizations in the New London community.   Grants awarded support the following projects:   City of New London – Three grants: $1,500 for the Parks & Recreation Department to purchase a lifeguard chair […]

“How do we share the missions of these organizations that are doing incredible work across our community? Sharing those stories right now is so important.” Hope Schaefer, MS, Executive Director of Nonprofit Leadership Initiative within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and Jenny Krikava, Director of Community Engagement at the Community Foundation for […]

On February 5, the David L. & Rita E. Nelson Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, was awarded the Wisconsin Park and Recreation (WPRA’s) “Partnership Award,” the state association’s highest award given to a community organization in recognition for their outstanding work and service in promoting and providing quality recreational […]

 The SAC Developmental Disabilities Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region annually supports community organizations dedicated to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities through education, independence, and social opportunities.  In December 2025, the fund awarded $21,750 in grants to 17 nonprofit organizations to support inclusive and accessible programs from sailing and horseback […]

In January 2026, the Brillion Area Family of Funds (BAFF) officially hit its fundraising goal of $1,000,000 ($500,000 through community fundraising and $500,000 through a single donor match) to establish a permanent endowment fund for the Brillion community. This endowment, called Brillion Area Family of Funds Endowment Fund, provides a permanent source of dollars for […]

(WFRV)- Their mission is to strengthen our community for current and future generations by helping people make a difference in the lives of all. In this segment, Curt Detjen, President & CEO of The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, discusses what a community foundation is and the impact the organization has across the […]

In early February, the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region celebrated the 25th work anniversary of Curt Detjen, President and CEO. His leadership, spanning a quarter of a century, has shaped the Community Foundation’s growth through trust, dedication, and service with our many wonderful community partners. Leading the Community Foundation for over half of […]

“In so many ways, though, we’ve grown a lot. We’ve helped a lot of people accomplish their goals and make the community better in so many ways. But in so many ways, it feels like we haven’t even gotten started. … Our community is a wonderful place and we enjoy that. But gosh, the best […]

Veteran’s 1st of Northeast Wisconsin was awarded a $500,000 grant from the David L. and Rita E. Nelson Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region to support their Cottage Court Community: Community Center.  “Veteran’s 1st of Northeast Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization that will provide a safe “Cottage Court Community” for our area veterans, specifically those in need of affordable housing with wraparound services. All of this […]