Grants support students from the Bloomer School District. For application information, contact the School District. www.bloomer.k12.wi.us

The All Saints - Holy Family Church Improvement Fund funds projects that will meet the ongoing maintenance needs of the local church

Grants support students from the Bloomer School District. For application information contact the School District. www.bloomer.k12.wi.us

Grants support the Chippewa County Historical Society, Chippewa County Humane Association, Lake Wissota Improvement & Protection Association, and Friends of Lake Wissota State Park.

Grants support St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and the Chippewa County Humane Association. The generosity of local citizens like Ms. Harper is inspiring.

Grants support Holy Ghost Parish in Chippewa Falls. This fund is a living memorial to the generations of Bejins.

The Bejin Family Endowment Fund was created as a Designated Endowment Fund to be a "living memorial" to the generations of Bejins past and future, according to the family member who started the fund. 

Grants will be made in perpetuity to Holy Ghost Parish, Chippewa Falls, designated by the donors to receive their support long after they are gone.

This endowed fund was established to serve the charitable needs of multiple organizations that were meaningful to the Liedl Family. 

Liedl Family: Linda, Barb, Bernie and Shirley

Fundholders choose each year the specific nonprofit or charitable purpose they will support with their fund's earnings. In this way, fund advisors address the current issues and needs that are most important to them.

Your donation will go directly to the construction, maintenance, continuation, and improvements of the Bloomer Athletic Complex for the School District of Bloomer.

Supporting our students in all facets of their education is a community effort, and we appreciate your generosity and dedication to our collective effort. Your assistance in donating to the Bloomer Athletic Complex allows the Bloomer School District to continue to provide state-of-the-art facilities for students, families, and our greater community. Thank you again, and Go Blackhawks!

Donor-advised funds can engage a family or group in philanthropic decisions. Fundholders determine the nonprofit community's needs to be supported with the fund's earnings. 

Funds are used for grant-making at the discretion of the Foundation's Board of Directors.

The family is working with the Community Foundation to establish the parameters of this fund.

This fund will serve civic, humanitarian, cultural, recreational, aesthetic, environmental, and educational needs in Chippewa Falls and the Lake Wissota area. The Chet and Irene Lindsey Endowment Fund was established in memory of their parents by their daughter Ann Lindsey Gordon and son-in-law Dave Gordon.

Designated to meaningfully serve the mission of the Chippewa Area History Center.

The Chippewa County Historical Society was established in 1969 by an enthusiastic group of volunteers who were committed to ensuring that Chippewa County's rich and colorful history would not be forgotten. The organization is now located in the Chippewa Area History Center building in Chippewa Falls.This endowed fund was initiated with a bequest from the estate of Joseph and Nilah Nabor Bradford.

Distributions support operations of the Humane Association; initiated with a bequest from the estate of Mildred "Penny" C. Mars.  

Distributions support operations of the Senior Center, which is open to all senior citizens of the Chippewa Falls area

Distributions support after-school activities for students in the Chippewa Falls School District.

Play your part in supporting Chi-High athletics. This endowment fund is a source of continued capital for Cardinal athletics. Supporting Chi-High Athletics with the growth of this endowed fund.

Distributions provide sustainable funding for Chippewa Falls High School athletics and activities, which provide life lessons including positive character building, perseverance, teamwork, sportsmanship, winning and losing, and hard work.

Grants support programs that improve the academic achievement and success of students in need of additional assistance.

Distributions will support the operations and programs of Chippewa Falls Main Street.

Distributions support educational services for youth and the preservation of our area's industrial and technological heritage at the Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology.

A place to discover industry leaders: Past, present, and future.​​This endowment supports the mission of the Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology now, and for generations to come.

Grants from this fund will support the Chippewa Falls Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department programs that are open and available for enjoyment to the public. 

Distributions support operations of the Chippewa Falls Public Library; initiated with a bequest from the estate of R.D. Marshall.  

Established to support expenses related to the Youth Football Program.

Distributions further CRI's mission by helping those they serve and providing a vehicle to sustain their legacy.

Distributions support operations and programs at the Heyde Center for the Arts, which serves all ages and the entire Chippewa Valley.

Support the continuation of our work throughout Chippewa County. Donations sustain the Foundation's basic needs for operating. Those who give $5,000 or more to this fund are welcomed into the Guardian Society.

Distributions support operations of the mansion.

Grants will support nonprofit organizations that serve the Cornell community.

Established for the painting and refurbishing of the pulp wood stacker at Millyard Park.

Add your donation to the Pass-through fund to support the renovation and expansion of the public library in Stanley.

Thank you for your interest in supporting the library! Donors have several different options, thanks to our partnership with the Community Foundation of Chippewa County.

We received several key grants through the Community Foundation during COVID, and they have supported the library's summer programming efforts as well.

Library Funds

The library has two funds with the Community Foundation: an endowment fund and the pass-through building fund. 

Our Pass-through Fund 

The library's building fund is a pass-through fund established to manage funds raised for the library's renovation and expansion project.

It is meant to be a temporary fund in use while we run a capital campaign to fund the building project.

Donor-advised funds can engage a family or group in philanthropic decisions. Fundholders determine the nonprofit community's need to be supported with the fund's earnings. 

Grants will support Health and Human Services with a focus on sheltering and feeding those in need and serving children and senior citizens.

Grants will support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning for girls.

This endowed field-of-interest fund was established to support the charitable needs of arts and culture projects in the Chippewa Falls community. 

Grants provide scholarships to graduating seniors of Chippewa Falls Senior High School through the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Foundation.

As the food service supervisor within the Chippewa Falls school system, Dolores Barnier had the opportunity to work with kids of all ages in the elementary, middle, and high schools.  "She spent many years with the students and enjoyed interacting with them on a daily basis," shared her son, Jim Barnier. 

"It was important to me to create this endowment to provide scholarships to those who need extra financial help to obtain a higher education."

Scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors of Chippewa Falls Senior High to pursue higher education at a four-year college or university, a two-year technical college, or a continuing education program.

This fund was established to provide scholarships to worthy and needy Chippewa County High School graduates who are pursuing a degree in the nursing profession. The Department of Public Health accepts the applications and oversees the selection committee.

Dr. Bresina spent most of her life working in the field of education. She started this fund to help K-12 Chippewa County students who want to obtain a Catholic education. Dr. Bresina feels that financial challenges should not obstruct a student from receiving an education they desire.

Grants benefit Chippewa County students wanting to obtain a Catholic (K-12) education.

Grants support agencies and institutions primarily serving the City of Chippewa Falls, with projects, programs, and services related to public libraries, public parks and recreation, youth, senior citizen welfare, animal welfare, and community health. Edwin and Evelyn Nyhus were lifelong Chippewa Falls residents.  They both lived over 100 years and were honored by their children with the establishment of the Edwin and Evelyn Nyhus Centennial Endowment Fund.

Fundholders determine the nonprofit community's needs to be supported with their fund's earnings. Each year, the representatives of this fund choose a specific nonprofit or charitable purpose to support with their fund's earnings. As an endowed fund, this tradition and its charitable contribution will endure for generations.

Established for tutoring students from the School District of Bloomer, outside of the school day, in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics.

Supports the prevention and intervention services in the areas of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and child abuse throughout all of Chippewa County.

Grants support students from the Cadott School District. For application information, contact the School District. www.cadott.k12.wi.us

Grants support the Cadott Community Library through the Village of Cadott.

Grants support wildlife and its habitat or parks in Chippewa County.

Grants support the area of Health and Human Services within Chippewa County

Mac never owned a home in Chippewa Falls.  He spent his career in the U.S. Army, traveling all over the world.  But Chippewa Falls was home to Mac in every sense of the word. 

He returned here to be with friends later in life, and in an effort to preserve his memory and share his life-loving spirit, Ann Lindsey-Gordon and Cathy Lindsey-Brown established this fund.  

Grants support Chippewa County youth, music, veterans, history, and community festivals, specifically grants Chippewa County Historical Society's annual "The Past Passed Here" event. 

One of the area's best-known families is that of Harold and Marian Hunt of Chippewa Falls. Their son Dan, said, "The Hunt Family Endowment Fund was set up by the family to provide a way for us to join together in an effort toward giving back to the community. This Donor-Advised Fund will support organizations recommended by the Hunt Family.

This fund is a tool to help educate our children about charitable giving ~ Heather Hunt

This fund assists groups that provide spiritual care and services to long-term care facilities, to strengthen and expand their outreach, and to meet emerging needs in our community. It provides an opportunity for groups and facilities to do some creative thinking about spiritual care.

This fund was opened to accept donations for the construction and maintenance of the Holcombe Area Veterans Memorial. 

Grants support annual events sponsored by Chippewa Falls Main Street.

The Howard L. and Joanne M. Olson Family Endowment Fund will provide grants to support annual events, such as Pure Water Days and the Bridge to Wonderland Parade, sponsored by Chippewa Falls Main Street Inc. With a strong commitment to community, the Olson's established a fund that would forever benefit the hometown they loved.

Through the thoughtful insight of Gaylord Howard, longtime resident of Chippewa Falls, his bequest created the Irvine Park Endowment Fund," said Bill Faherty, former Director, Parks, Recreation and Forestry.

"This fund is in addition to the William Irvine Endowment Fund that supports the Park. Both funds support improvements of Irvine Park to benefit the people who utilize the park and the animals who call it home."

 Unlike the William Irvine Fund, the Irvine Park Endowment Fund provides opportunities for others to continue supporting Irvine Park by growing the fund with contributions.

Dave Gordon and Ruth Gough, along with their spouses Ann and Sheldon, created this fund in memory of their parents. An Unrestricted Fund, grant-making will be at the discretion of the Foundation Board of Directors to benefit Chippewa County.

Grants will support a wide variety of educational efforts and programs.

Grants support organizations recommended by employee fund advisors.

Even after we are all gone, the Leinenkugel employees will still be giving to the community.

"This Donor-Advised Fund is the perfect thing for our organization," explained Mary Schnobrich, Leinie Lodge Director, on why this fund was started.

In the past, the Leinies employees chose a charity to support with Christmas gifts, but were open to considering a way to increase the impact of their giving.  The employees liked the idea of being able to start something positive that will last forever.  Their thoughts were summed up by Mary, "Even after we are all gone, the Leinenkugel employees will still be giving to the community. That's really cool."

There are very few in the Chippewa Valley who are unaffected by Peggy and Jake's generosity.

This fund establishes a consistent gift for Chippewa County nonprofits through the power of endowment. Fundholders choose each year the specific nonprofit or charitable purpose they will support with their fund's earnings. In this way, fund advisors address the current issues and needs that are most important to them.

In establishing this fund, the Lubs family not only desires to help address community needs but also demonstrates their deeply held belief that each generation needs to have at its core an ethic of giving back to the community.

Grants support the Chippewa County Humane Association, Irvine Park, McDonell Area Catholic Schools, McDonell High School Foundation, and Notre Dame Parish.

Distributions support the purchase of band and choral music for the Cornell School District.

Grants support CVTC Respiratory Therapy Program.

Donor-advised funds can engage a family or group in philanthropic decisions. Fundholders determine the nonprofit community's need to be supported with the fund's earnings.

For years, the Kiwanis Club has been an important part of the Chippewa Falls community, working to develop future generations of leaders and performing countless projects to help children and communities. A founder of the community foundation, the local club has a Donor-Advised Endowment Fund, which will forever generate income to provide grants to nonprofit organizations recommended by the club.

Grants provide scholarships for students pursuing a technical education. 

Peggy Rathbun was a talented and dedicated technical education teacher at Chippewa Valley Technical College. After her illness and untimely death, her family worked with the Chippewa Falls Kiwanis Club to establish a Scholarship Fund.  Preference is given to graduates from McDonell or Chippewa Falls Senior High Schools attending school within the Wisconsin Technical College system. The fund was transferred to the community foundation, where Peggy's memory will be honored each year by awarding a scholarship to a deserving student.

Donor-advised funds can engage a family or group in philanthropic decisions. Fundholders determine the nonprofit community's need to be supported with the fund's earnings.

Grants support efforts to preserve Lake Wissota and protect its surroundings, enhance the water quality, fishery, boating safety, and the aesthetic value of Lake Wissota as a public recreational facility.

Distributions support the mission and activities of Lake Wissota State Park.

Established to improve the water quality of Little Lake Wissota and Moon Bay of the Yellow River.

Grants will support projects within the Field of Interest category of Health and Human Services

Grants will support organizations recommended by the fund holder.

When she learned that the Community Foundation did not yet have an endowment that addressed literacy issues, she stepped forward to provide the seed money to start this seedling fund. After hearing a Literacy Volunteer worker say that 14% of her Chippewa County neighbors could not read to their children, read a newspaper, their prescription medication bottles, or fill out a job application, Nancy Hebert knew she had to do something.

Grants support Literacy Chippewa Valley to support Chippewa County services and programs.

Lloyd and Arnetta Eckes and their seven children have started this Designated Fund in memory of all former employees of the Chippewa Shoe Factory (1903 - 1984). 

Grants support students in Special Education programs.

Born cognitively and physically challenged, Luke had many challenges in his short life.  But in his life, he gave so much to those who surrounded him. 

From a giggle that made everyone laugh and feel good, to a cuddle that made you feel that you were the best person on earth. He taught determination, acceptance, and the ability to love unconditionally.  Luke passed away unexpectedly in October 2005.  Devastated by the loss of their son, Charles and Vonnie wanted to find a way to keep his memory alive.  They established the Luke Bathke Special Education Endowment Fund to benefit students with disabilities between the ages of 4 and graduation who are in special education programs.

Grants support the Family Support Center, the Open Door Clinic, and the Community Needs Grant Fund.

The Family of Marvin (Marv) J. Tanzer, residents of Chippewa County, started this fund in the form of a Designated Fund. Marv was a man who loved Chippewa County and would want it to continue to flourish.  

Grants support the Chippewa Area History  Center.

Grants support organizations recommended by the fund advisors.

Fundholders choose each year the specific nonprofit or charitable purpose they will support with their fund's earnings. In this way, fund advisors address the current issues and needs that are most important to them.

Grants support organizations of the donor's choice.

Grants will support organizations recommended by the fund advisors.

Grants from this fund support one-on-one mentoring for students kindergarten through 12th grade in the public schools within the Chippewa Falls area.

Distributions provide student scholarship awards for students who have been in the Mentor Program. 

Funds are used for grant-making at the discretion of the Foundation's Board of Directors.

Grants used for the benefit of the fairgrounds and its facilities. 

Mini-Grants to be awarded to 3rd - 8th grade educators in public or private schools within Chippewa County during the Foundation's annual grant cycle for innovative learning and motivational activities or service learning projects.

In addition to the Our Nawakwa endowment fund, this non-endowed, pass-through fund is used to accept donations for specific, near-term improvement projects. Donations processed through this fund are disbursed for the purchase, management, preservation, and improvement of Our Nawakwa.

The Patricia Quigley-Anderson Endowment Fund was established by Patricia's children in honor of their mother.

Patricia was a graduate of Marquette University with a degree in Dental Hygiene. Upon graduation, she married Dr. Gerald Quigley.  Together, they started a dental practice in Boyd (later moving the office to Chippewa Falls) and raised 8 children. After Gerald's death in 1975, Pat married Wayne Anderson and continued to work as a Dental Hygienist for several dentists in the Chippewa Falls/Eau Claire area until retiring in 1992.

Recognizing that teaching good dental health was always a priority in their mother's life, the family has designated grants to be used for dental health care and education.

Grants support dental health care and education.

Beginning as a seedling fund, this now fully-endowed fund gives perpetual support to the Chippewa Hockey Association, Kids on Ice, Chippewa Falls Youth Baseball & Softball, Family Support Center, and Open Door clinic.

"We started the fund so that future generations will have the same opportunities that our family has enjoyed over the years. Our fund will serve youth programs and family support programs in the community." - Patti Darley. 

Donor-advised funds can engage a family or group in philanthropic decisions. Fundholders determine the nonprofit community's needs to be supported with the fund's earnings.

Grants support scholarships for students from the Bloomer School District.

For application information, contact the school district.

http://www.bloomer.k12.wi.us

Grants will support Health and Human Services with a focus on Hospice programming and support.

Grants will support

• Programs for victims of domestic violence, especially children
• Extracurricular and academic activities and programs for grades 6 through 12
• Legal assistance for the poor

Addressing current community needs in memory of Riley. Fund advisors choose each year the specific nonprofit or charitable purpose they will support with their fund's earnings. In this way, fund advisors address the current issues and needs that are most important to them.

Scholarships will be granted to people ages 17 to 25 in the Cadott school district area who attend or participate in agricultural-related courses, conferences, seminars, or training opportunities. 

Rusty Gilles envisioned a place where people could make wonderful memories. Inspired, he founded a 400-acre agricultural recreation facility in Cadott. There, he and his wife Judy guided thousands of people on horse-drawn rides amid Wisconsin's natural beauty. For 23 years, they provided unforgettable experiences. So that experiences like these may continue, the Robert "Rusty" Gilles Youth Agricultural Fund was established in memory of Rusty by Judy Gilles and their son, Mark. 

Raised on a dairy farm in Chippewa County, Fred Bowe developed a love for the land at an early age.  An avid outdoorsman, he spent many hours hiking, fishing, and talking about farming with his friends and relatives.

With this in mind, his family created the Fred R. Bowe Memorial Endowment Fund to support nature-related endeavors in Chippewa County.  When their mother, Frances Bowe Scheidler, passed away, memorials were added to the fund since she had also enjoyed fishing and nurturing the land in her garden.

In working with the community foundation, the family found a meaningful way to commemorate the lives of two people with a deep respect for nature and the land.  This will be their lasting memory of their mom, Frances, and brother Fred.

Grants support students from the Cadott School District. For application information, contact the School District. www.cadott.k12.wi.us

This fund was created in memory of Russ and Gloria's son, Chad Kazda

Grants are directed to nonprofit organizations that provide programs addressing issues associated with mental illness, particularly depression.  

Distributions to be used for the support of the charitable purposes of the school and school scholarships.

In memory of Bonnie Senn, her family supports charitable organizations with the granting power made from this endowment as a tribute to her life and the impact she made. 

Grants support improvements at Irvine Park.

Sheila and Bill Volker

Sheila and Bill Volker

Funds are used for grant-making at the discretion of the Foundation Board of Directors.

Distributions support the operations and programs of the Stanley Area Historical Society.

"The Stanley Community Endowment Fund was put in place for us and anyone wishing to leave a legacy to benefit the City of Stanley. The Community Foundation of Chippewa County was the place where that wish could be carried out."  David (Retired and Former Stanley Mayor) and Patricia Jankoski

Funds are used for grant-making at the discretion of the Foundation's Board of Directors.

Funds are used for grant-making at the discretion of the Foundation's Board of Directors.

The family is working with the Community Foundation to establish the parameters of this fund.

Grants will support operations of United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley.

Warren and Virginia's daughter Mary and her husband Jerry Jacobson started this fund in honor of her parents' 60th wedding anniversary.

Mary and her five siblings remember the precious time with their family during not only joyful, festive times, but also during difficult, tragic times. 

"How blessed I feel to have received the gifts of love, faith, and charity from my parents!" Mary exclaims. "I love witnessing their deepening love for each other as they age. They are great examples of wisdom, faith, dignity, perseverance, humor, and devotion." 

Mary and Jerry felt the best way to honor them was to establish a fund in their names that would support what has always been important to them - youth.

Grants support youth in Chippewa County.

grants support permanent identification and the purchasing of indigenous trees of Wisconsin found in Irvine Park and along the bike trail in downtown Chippewa Falls.