Ken Custer credits the Chippewa Falls community for helping him and his wife, Debi, raise two sons he's "extremely proud" of, run a successful farming operation, and offer a network of support the family could always count on. 

"That feeling just never left me, so I wanted to give back," said Ken, who, along with Debi, owns Custer Farms of Chippewa Falls. Spring of 2013, the Custers, along with their sons and daughters-in-law, Darryl and Karrie, and Douglas and Sunny, started the Custer Family Endowment Fund.

"We have very good relationships with a lot of the community," said Ken, 2013-14 Chair of the Foundation's board of directors. "I've found business leaders in the community to be my friends. We have a lot in common, and I want to share with them and what they have done in giving back to this community. I wanted to give back to the community, and I want others to have the opportunity that I had- to raise a family in a community that cared about each other."

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.