The Gordy and Donna Schafer Fund was established to provide ongoing support for current charitable needs within the fundholder's chosen area of interest. Through a Field of Interest Fund with the Community Foundation of Chippewa County, Gordy and Donna created a flexible and lasting way to respond to important needs throughout Chippewa County while focusing on the causes that matter most to them.

By creating this charitable fund, the Schafer's entrusted the Community Foundation to direct grants each year where they can make the greatest difference within the fund's charitable focus area. Their gift is carefully invested through the Foundation, with a portion of the earnings distributed annually to support charitable programs, projects, and nonprofit organizations that address current and emerging community needs. The original gift remains intact, continuing to grow and provide charitable resources for generations to come.

The Community Foundation of Chippewa County was established to build permanent charitable resources that benefit the people, communities, and nonprofit organizations throughout the County. The Gordy and Donna Schafer Fund helps make more possible by supporting efforts that respond to the highest needs in Chippewa County within the fundholder's selected charitable focus area.

Grants from this fund may support Health and Human Services, allowing charitable resources to be directed thoughtfully and effectively as needs and opportunities change over time.

The Gordy and Donna Schafer Fund is an example of how an endowment fund creates lasting impact by combining donor intent with community knowledge, strengthening Chippewa County today while providing flexible support for generations to come.