Fundholders declare one of five charitable focus areas that their fund will support when granting out.

Build toward endowment overtime. Start a Seedling Fund with 20% of the permanent endowment amount. Contribute regularly until endowed. Once fully endowed, your fund will grant out to support the organization or purpose you care most about.

Opened by a nonprofit or charitable organization solely to support its long-term, mission-driven goals.

Fundholders open a fund and name a specific nonprofit or charitable purpose they will support with an endowment.

Fundholders choose each year, the specific nonprofit or charitable purpose to support with their fund's earnings.

These endowed funds respond to the highest needs in Chippewa County through the annual competitive grant cycle. This high-impact fund type also includes:

• Fund for Chippewa County
• Response-Recovery-Rebuild Fund
• Community Needs Grant Fund

• Community Foundation Operating Fund
• Swanson Endowment Fund for Staff Development

Non-endowed funds are usually established for short-term nonprofit campaigns, projects, or charitable giving. This fund type includes:

• Special Project Funds
• School District Scholarships
• Give Chippewa County Giving Circle