Chippewa Falls resident Tom Kell- former president of Kell Container Corporation and current co-owner of River Bend Vineyard & Winery, along with his wife, Pam, and other partners- remembers his late mother, Carey Kell, as a fine lady who loved her gardens and liked to keep busy. 

It's no wonder a fund created in her name was earmarked to support beautification of the Chippewa Falls area by originally helping to finance hundreds of hanging flower baskets and their upkeep through Chippewa Falls Main Street. 

The Carey B. Kell Endowment Fund was the Community Foundation of Chippewa County's first endowment fund, and it's still making an impact today. 

Although potted bushes have now replaced the hanging baskets downtown, his mother's wishes are still being fulfilled. Carey passed away at the age of 94. 

Creating a charitable fund through the Community Foundation is a meaningful way to make a lasting difference. When you establish an endowed fund, your gift becomes a permanent source of support for the community. The fund is carefully invested, and a portion of the earnings are used each year to provide grants that address important local needs. This approach ensures that your generosity has an impact not only today, but for generations to come. Your original gift, along with all future earnings, remains a lasting source of community capital dedicated to positive change.

The Community Foundation of Chippewa County was established to build permanent charitable resources that benefit the people, communities, and nonprofit organizations throughout the County. Donors who choose to endow their gifts help strengthen the community while creating a legacy that lasts forever. Grants are awarded in the name of the endowment fund, preserving the designated charitable intentions and honoring the donor's commitment to causes they care about most.

Community Foundations offer a simple, powerful, and highly personal way to give.  By providing flexible charitable tools designed to meet a wide range of philanthropic goals. You may contribute cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, or other assets, making it easy to support Chippewa County communities in ways that align with your financial and charitable objectives. 

Make More Possible through endowment.