Impact Grants Update – March 2025
Donor generosity is on the move in our community! From supporting GiGi's Playhouse with essential supplies to keep their operations running efficiently to updating the lighting in the galleries at the LuCille Tack Center for Arts, the generosity of our donors is on the move in the recent $98,582 in Impact Grants awarded to local nonprofits. Your belief, passion, and generosity make these grants—and the good they bring [...]
Impact Grants Update – January 2025
A Bright Start to the New Year in North Central Wisconsin! As we step into 2025, our community’s commitment to making a difference continues to shine. Together, we’re building on the momentum of generosity and collaboration to create even brighter futures. From supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters with an interactive learning board to funding accessible playground equipment for the new Maple Ridge Neighborhood Park, your support is driving [...]
2024 Win Brockmeyer Memorial Award
This year’s Win Brockmeyer Memorial Scholarships recipients have been named by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin and were honored at the 29th annual Win Brockmeyer Memorial Awards Ceremony held at the Community Foundation’s office on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 8 a.m. The 2024 student-athletes nominated by their school’s respective coaching staffs include: Evan Groene, Newman Catholic High School Jesse Napgezek, Wausau East High School Blake Bangtson, [...]
Impact Grants Update – Beyond Pencils and Crayons 2024
At the heart of every vibrant community is a commitment to education. That's why we are proud to award grants that empower local educators to create new opportunities for their students. Beyond Pencils and Crayons grants provide funding to make classrooms more dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring places to learn. Whether it's enhancing academic success through multi-sensory learning tools or bringing diverse stories to life with [...]
Impact Grants Update – October 2024
Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants Update NEWS | October 10, 2024 Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants Update NEWS | October 10, 2024 Happy Fall in northcentral Wisconsin! We've been blessed with a beautiful fall, and as the leaves change, our community’s shared commitment to making a difference shines brighter than ever. From providing more opportunities for creative expression at [...]
Spirit of Philanthropy Award 2024
Spirit of Philanthropy Awarded in Memoriam to Elizabeth S. Peters NEWS | October 3, 2024 Spirit of Philanthropy Awarded in Memoriam to Elizabeth S. Peters NEWS | October 3, 2024 We periodically give the Spirit of Philanthropy Award to individuals who have boldly participated in efforts to enhance our community. They have a vision for the future, a determination to [...]
Impact Grants Update – July 2024
Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants Update NEWS | July 17, 2024 Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants Update NEWS | July 17, 2024 Recent national events have us all grappling with the tensions of our world. There are so many issues outside our immediate control, so we hope this update is a timely reminder that there is good not only [...]
Impact Grants Update – April 2024
Impact Grants Update NEWS | April 23, 2024 Impact Grants Update NEWS | April 23, 2024 By: Kelly Price To learn more, please contact Kelly Price, Program Associate, at kelly@cfoncw.org or (715) 845-9555. The year is off to a great grant-making start. From supporting inclusive learning environments to outfitting our area's emergency responders with new [...]
Impact Grants Update – 2023 Recap
Impact Grants - 2023 Recap NEWS | January 19, 2024 Impact Grants - 2023 Recap NEWS | January 19, 2024 By: Sue Nelson To learn more, please contact Sue Nelson, Vice President of Program and Donor Services, at sue@cfoncw.org or (715) 845-9555. Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants support nearly every area of life for people of [...]
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Board Room Dedication, Nov. 14, 2023
The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin will join in a nationwide celebration, November 12-18, 2023, to recognize the increasingly important role that community foundations play in strengthening their local communities, empowering nonprofits, and helping alleviate social issues. Serving Marathon County for over 35 years, the Foundation has given a total of over $115M in grants and scholarships since 1998. The Foundation is celebrating in a unique way this [...]
Community Enhancement Grant Update – Oct. 2023
Community Enhancement Grants - October 2023 NEWS | October 11, 2023 Community Enhancement Grants - October 2023 NEWS | October 11, 2023 By: Sue Nelson To learn more, please contact Sue Nelson, Vice President of Program and Donor Services, at sue@cfoncw.org or (715) 845-9555. Community Enhancement Grants, including those made from our Wausau Marathon County Fund, [...]
Community Enhancement Grant Update – July 2023
Community Enhancement Grants - July 2023 NEWS | July 25, 2023 Community Enhancement Grants - July 2023 NEWS | July 25, 2023 By: Sue Nelson To learn more, please contact Sue Nelson, Vice President of Program and Donor Services, at sue@cfoncw.org or (715) 845-9555. Generosity makes amazing things happen, and it’s been another year of [...]
Michael J. Fox to speak at the George L. Ruder Forum, April 17, 2023
The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin is pleased to welcome Michael J. Fox as the 2023 speaker for the George L. Ruder Forum on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the Grand Theater in Wausau, WI. The entire world knows Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, the teenage sidekick of Doc Brown in Back to the Future; as Alex P. Keaton in Family Ties; as Mike Flaherty in Spin [...]
Community Foundations Announce Partnership
The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin proudly announces its first member of their Northwoods Affiliate Network, the Boulder Junction Community Foundation. This partnership will accelerate impact in the region by freeing local resources to focus on community relationships and initiatives, with the administration and investment managed centrally. This model creates a larger investment pool, while at the same time freeing local resources to build solutions that will last [...]
2022 Win Brockmeyer Memorial Award Recipients Announced
This year’s Win Brockmeyer Memorial Scholarship recipients have been named by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin and will be honored at the 27th annual Win Brockmeyer Memorial Awards Ceremony to be held at the Wausau Country Club on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 8 a.m. The 2022 student-athletes nominated by their school’s respective coaching staffs include: Caleb Tuley of Wausau West High School Conner Krach of Newman Catholic High [...]
Community Foundation Appoints Cheryl Wolken as Wausau Area Marketing Specialist
[Wausau, Wisconsin, September 19, 2022] — The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin (CFONCW) welcomes WausauMama.com creator and author of the best-selling book ABCs of Wausau to further amplify local Wausau marketing efforts and enhance Wausau affinity among current residents. Cheryl Wolken will serve as Wausau Area Marketing Specialist, a new role made possible through a fund of the Community Foundation, in collaboration with the City of Wausau. The [...]
Corporate Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds provide a way for your business to show it cares about its local community and raise awareness about community needs. More than ever, companies of all sizes are turning to a cost-effective and meaningful solution to help their employees give back to their communities through Corporate Donor Advised Funds, administered within your local community foundation. WHAT IS A CORPORATE DONOR ADVISED FUND? A Corporate Donor Advised [...]
Where to Give to Support Ukraine
As the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold, the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin values the ability to connect our generous donors with organizations who are working directly to support Ukraine. The organizations below are accepting donations to respond to the humanitarian crisis related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We will continue to add to this list as we verify more organizations. Center for Disaster Philanthropy [...]
The Power of Endowment
At the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, the power of an endowment is in its permanency. Your gift—and all future earnings from your gift—are a perpetual source of charitable community capital, and your legacy is preserved for generations to come. WHAT IS AN ENDOWMENT? Most endowments are invested for long-term growth. They are designed to keep the principal amount intact while using a portion of the investment income [...]
$90,000 Available in Community Arts Grants for Innovative and Creative Ideas
[WAUSAU, WI] - The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin is seeking applications for Community Arts Grant funding by the April 15 application deadline. The Community Arts Grant Fund, administered within the Community Foundation, encourages cooperation and expansion of arts opportunities in our area. Grants, up to $5,000 will be awarded for projects and programs that reinforce the quality and diversity of the arts in north central Wisconsin. Funding [...]
Celebrating 35 Years of Enhancing North Central Wisconsin
[WAUSAU, WI January 20, 2022] — Incorporated on January 22, 1987, as the Wausau Area Community Foundation, the public foundation now known as the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin is celebrating its 35th anniversary of connecting the passions of people who want to make a difference with the needs of nonprofits for local community impact. The community foundation field is one of the fastest-growing philanthropic sectors in the [...]
Community Foundation Awards $525,000 in Community Enhancement Grants
[WAUSAU, WI, December 22, 2021] — The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin announced that in 2021, thirty-one charitable causes have received Community Enhancement Grants totaling more than $525,000. Community Enhancement Grants address the tangible needs of nonprofit organizations and new initiatives that foster a vibrant and livable community for all. These grants provide support in the areas of the arts, education, health, human services, and resource preservation – [...]
Community Foundation Presents An Evening With Michael J. Fox
[WAUSAU, WI, December 15, 2021] — The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin is pleased to welcome Michael J. Fox as the 2022 speaker for the George L. Ruder Forum on April 19, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Grand Theater in Wausau, WI. The entire world knows Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, the teenage sidekick of Doc Brown in Back to the Future; as Alex P. Keaton [...]
2021 Win Brockmeyer Memorial Award Recipients Announced
This year’s Win Brockmeyer Memorial Scholarships recipients have been named by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin and will be honored at the 26th annual Win Brockmeyer Memorial Awards Ceremony to be held at the Wausau Country Club on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 8 a.m. The 2021 student-athletes nominated by their school’s respective coaching staffs include: Colton Geurink of Wausau West High School Jacob Pfiffner of Newman [...]
Year-End Giving Tips & Deadlines
November 29, 2021 At the Community Foundation, we help you to be strategic and intentional in your charitable giving. We work to ensure that your donations make the greatest impact on the causes you care about while maximizing your tax advantages. Now is the perfect time to give. When you make a donation to the Community Foundation before or on December 31, you are making a significant impact in [...]
Make a Lasting Impact on the Future of Our Community
The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin is part of a national network of over 750 community foundations that are uniquely situated to improve their regions by enacting innovative solutions and creating powerful partnerships. By: Jenna Weix Director of Marketing 11 November 2021 Make a Lasting Impact on the Future of Our Community The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin is part of a national [...]
$33,050 Awarded in Beyond Pencils & Crayons Grants
The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin has approved the funding of 12 Beyond Pencils & Crayons Grants totaling $33,050 for the 2021-22 school year. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 10 November 2021 $33,050 Awarded in Beyond Pencils & Crayons Grants [WAUSAU, WI, November 2021] — The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin has approved the funding of 12 Beyond Pencils & Crayons Grants totaling $33,050 [...]
The Jessica Clay Social Justice & Equality Fund
Jessica Clay was an advocate, attorney, artist, and overall amazing human who believed in each individual making a difference in the world. By: Jenna Weix Director of Marketing 4 November 2021 The Jessica Clay Social Justice & Equality Fund Jessica Clay was an advocate, attorney, artist, and overall amazing human who believed in each individual making a difference in the world. “She was an independent [...]
2021 Donor Celebration
Thursday, September 9th we held a beautiful event at the Wausau Country Club where we celebrated philanthropy. We would like to express our sincere thanks for the generosity and trust that our donors have placed in the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin. By: Jenna Weix Director of Marketing Thursday, September 9th, we held a beautiful event at the Wausau Country Club, where we celebrated our [...]
Coming Together for the Community: Community Partners Campus
Community Partners Campus is an initiative that will provide a center for several human service-based nonprofits to deliver services more efficiently under one roof. By: Jenna Weix Director of Marketing 17 August 2021 Coming Together for the Community: Community Partners Campus By this time next year, when you drive down Grand Avenue, there will be a brand new building just north of the Wausau Police [...]
New Scholarship Celebrates Women Trailblazers
The Elizabeth S. Peters Scholarship for the Advancement of Women Fund is a first-of-its-kind scholarship to help women launch a career in accounting while also having the potential to help bring women back into the community. By: Jenna Weix Director of Marketing 29 July 2021 New Scholarship Celebrates Women Trailblazers When Mollie Peters talks about her mom, you can hear the pride in her voice. [...]
Summer in Wausau with the Community Foundation
From the variety of parks, downtown attractions, and the picturesque Wisconsin River – Wausau is a growing city, packed with things to see and do. From the variety of parks, downtown attractions, and the picturesque Wisconsin River – Wausau is a growing city, packed with things to see and do. The Community Foundation at its core is a community connector. For over 33 years, we have connected [...]
Over $400,000 Awarded in Scholarships to Area Students
Through the generosity of Community Foundation donors, 230 students from pre-school to post-graduate will be receiving over $400,000 in educational assistance grants this spring. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 1 July, 2021 Over $400,000 Awarded in Scholarships to Area Students Scholarship funds are established within the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin for various reasons including honoring or memorializing a loved one, supporting a particular [...]
Honoring the Memory of Longtime Partners
D.J. and Mary Clare Freeman were married for over 70 years, the epitome of life partners. Here at the Community Foundation, we were fortunate enough to have them both as passionate philanthropical partners since the Foundation’s earliest days with Mary Clare being part of our board of directors. By: Jenna Weix Director of Marketing 24 June 2021 Honoring the Memory of Longtime Partners D.J. and [...]
Philanthropy Reform Bill Introduced in Senate
Recently, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced the Accelerating Charitable Efforts (ACE) Act, a bill that seeks to impose new legislative mandates on Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and private foundations. By: Tony Schields President/CEO | Wisconsin Philanthropy Network Guest Contributor 22 June 2021 Philanthropy Reform Bill Introduced in Senate Our partners at the Wisconsin Philanthropy Network and the United Philanthropy Forum developed [...]
$94,700 Awarded in Community Arts Grants in 2021
The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin recently distributed $94,700 through its Community Arts Grant Fund to 20 local organizations to assist them with their arts-related programming. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 27 May, 2021 $94,700 Awarded in Community Arts Grants in 2021 The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin recently distributed $94,700 through its Community Arts Grant Fund to 20 local organizations to assist [...]
Giving Strategies to Maximize Your Charitable Contributions
Giving to charity is an easy way to make an impact, both for the donor and the recipient. Yet, it can be very overwhelming to understand all of the ways to give to charity and which method is the most advantageous. By: Melissa Kampmann Attorney | Ruder Ware Guest Contributor 25 May 2021 Giving Strategies to Maximize Your Charitable Contributions Giving to charity is an [...]
Leaving A Lasting Legacy: Caroline S. Mark
It is hard to turn in any direction in the greater Wausau area and not see something Caroline S. Mark’s charitable hand touched before her death in 2002. Whether it be essential programs, necessary facilities, or laser medical research – the Caroline S. Mark Foundation was likely involved. 11 May 2021 Leaving a Lasting Legacy: Caroline S. Mark It is hard to turn in any direction in [...]
Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Member
The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin welcomed a new board member beginning their first three-year term in April 2021 and additions to its executive committee. The Community Foundation is pleased to welcome Kathy Drengler to the board. By: Jenna Weix Director of Marketing 22 April 2021 Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Member WAUSAU, WI — The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin welcomed a new [...]
The Thomas Allen David Memorial Fund
In 2002, Paul and Patty David were searching for a way to create a memorial for their son, Thomas. Seeking a local trusted organization, the family turned to the Community Foundation to make their hopes a reality. By: Jenna Weix Director of Marketing 8 April 2021 The Thomas Allen David Memorial Fund In 2002, Paul and Patty David were searching for a way to create [...]
$117,420 Awarded in Community Enhancement Grants
The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin announced that nine charitable causes have received Community Enhancement Grants totaling $117,420 in the first quarter of 2021. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 29, March 2021 $117,420 Awarded in Community Enhancement Grants We are proud to announce that nine charitable causes have received Community Enhancement Grants totaling $117,420 in the first quarter of 2021. Community Enhancement Grants address [...]
Lunch & Learn Series: Best Practices & Self-Care During Challenging Times
The 2021 Nonprofit Lunch & Learn series, facilitated by Linley Daly, will feature discussion on best-practices and self-care during this time of pandemic and economic challenge. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 26, March 2021 Lunch & Learn Series: Best Practices & Self-Care During Challenging Times The 2021 Nonprofit Lunch & Learn series, facilitated by Linley Daly, will feature discussion on best-practices and self-care during this [...]
Welcoming New Team Member Kelly Price
We are delighted to welcome a new team member to the Community Foundation staff: Kelly Price, who joins us as our new Executive Assistant. Kelly will be an integral part of providing administrative and programmatic support to our team. By: Jenna Weix Director of Marketing 19, MARCH 2021 Community Foundation Welcomes Kelly Price As Executive Assistant We are delighted to welcome Kelly Price to [...]
The Robbie Maahs Memorial Fund: Continuing the Memory of a Beloved Son
In a devastating season, Christopher and Lisa Maahs came to the Community Foundation with the hopes of creating a memorial for their beloved son. By: Jenna Weix Director of Marketing 22 February 2021 The Robbie Maahs Memorial Fund: Continuing the Memory of a Beloved Son In 2005, after unexpectedly losing their son at the age of 2, the community of Wausau surrounded the Christopher and [...]
The COVID-19 Community Response Fund Closes After Granting Over $632,000 Within Marathon County
In March of 2020, the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin in partnership with United Way of Marathon County teamed up to establish the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. This fund in total raised and granted out over $632,000 to local nonprofits throughout Marathon County thanks to the generosity of our community. By: Jenna Weix Marketing Associate 10 February 2021 The COVID-19 Community Response Fund Officially [...]
The Difference is YOU Scholarship
As a graduating high school senior at Mosinee High School Alexia Pfeiffer published a children’s book entitled, “Albert the Frog.” The book was written as a way for Alexia to express the struggles she experienced as a child with a hearing impairment that impacted her speech and reading. By: Jenna Weix Marketing Associate 18 January 2021 The Difference Is YOU Scholarship As a graduating high school [...]
Nearly $80,000 Available in Funding From COVID-19 Community Response Fund
Thanks to recent gifts from the Dudley Foundation and Walter Alexander Foundation, the COVID-19 Community Response Fund remains open and ready to address needs that arise in our community due to the ongoing affects of the pandemic. By: Jenna Weix Marketing Associate 7 January 2021 Nearly $80,000 Available in Funding From COVID-19 Community Response Fund WAUSAU, WI- Since March 2020, the Community Foundation of North Central [...]
New Year, New Opportunities
Happy New Year! As we begin 2021, the Community Foundation is proud to provide your nonprofit organization opportunities to learn, grow, and connect as we embark on a new year, together. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 4, January 2021 New Year, New Opportunities for Your Nonprofit Happy New Year! As we begin 2021, the Community Foundation is proud to provide your nonprofit organization opportunities to [...]
$550,000 Awarded in Community Enhancement Grants in 2020
The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin announced that 35 charitable causes have received Community Enhancement Grants totaling more than $550,000 in the year 2020. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 17 DECEMBER, 2020 $555,000 Awarded in Community Enhancement Grants in 2020 The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin announced that 35 charitable causes have received Community Enhancement Grants totaling more than $550,000 in the year [...]
Win Brockmeyer Memorial Award Recipients Announced
The Win Brockmeyer Memorial Committee listed below*, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 25th annual Win Brockmeyer Memorial Scholarships. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 10 DECEMBER, 2020 OUTSTANDING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE GREATER WAUSAU AREA TO BE NAMED AT THE WIN BROCKMEYER MEMORIAL AWARDS CEREMONY The Win Brockmeyer Memorial Committee listed below*, is pleased to announce the recipients of the [...]
Granite Peak Receives $10,000 Grant from Community Foundation
The Granite Peak Ski Team capitalizes on one of our greatest natural resources and provides the only alpine ski training program for youth in central Wisconsin. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 7 DECEMBER, 2020 Granite Peak Ski Team – Self Sustaining Race Venue The Granite Peak Ski Team capitalizes on one of our greatest natural resources and provides the only alpine ski training program for [...]
GiGi’s Playhouse – Believe in Our Build
GiGi’s Playhouse is a new nonprofit organization serving our area to fill the unmet needs of families in north central Wisconsin who have a loved one with Down syndrome. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 19 NOVEMBER, 2020 GiGi’s Playhouse – Believe in Our Build GiGi’s Playhouse is a new nonprofit organization serving our area to fill the unmet needs of families in north central Wisconsin [...]
The Scott Stasney Freedom Fund
11 NOVEMBER 2020 The Scott Stasney Freedom Fund Scott Stasney was born in 1982 and grew up in Wausau where he enjoyed an active childhood. As a lanky six-foot teen, his frame was ideally suited for activities such as snowboarding, rollerblading, soccer, and biking. A music lover, his quick wit and sense of humor entertained audiences as a DJ at various functions. Scott had a personality that drew [...]
Year-End Giving Tips & Deadlines
9 NOVEMBER 2020 Year-End Giving Tips & Deadlines At the Community Foundation, we help you to be strategic and intentional in your charitable giving. We work to ensure that your donations make the greatest impact on the causes you care about while maximizing your tax advantages. Now is the perfect time to give. When you make a donation to the Community Foundation before or on December 31, you [...]
Governor Evers Invests $10 Million in Wisconsin Nonprofits
3 NOVEMBER 2020 Gov. Evers Invests $10 Million in Wisconsin Nonprofits Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $10-million investment aimed at providing economic stabilization for nonprofit organizations providing critical services to Wisconsinites during COVID-19, which continues to surge across Wisconsin. “The COVID-19 pandemic has affected folks and families across our state in nearly every aspect of their lives,” said Gov. Evers. “Our nonprofit organizations have been there every [...]
A Note from Tim Parker, President/CEO
29 OCTOBER 2020 Get to Know Tim Parker, President/CEO Friends of the Community Foundation, I could not be more grateful to accept the position as President/CEO of this well-established and well-loved organization that consists of an extremely talented team and long history of dedicated donors and nonprofit partners. My goal for leading this organization is to build on the achievements of the past 33 years. The Community Foundation [...]
Announcing Our New President/CEO
22, SEPTEMBER 2020 Announcing Our New President/CEO, Tim Parker The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin’s board of directors is pleased to announce that it has named Tim Parker as its new President/CEO effective October 2020. Parker, being an energetic entrepreneur and global business leader, brings a wealth of leadership experience and a passion for positive change within local communities. He succeeds Jean Tehan who retired on August 31. [...]
COVID-19 Impact Catalog
The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin is hosting its first-ever “Month of Giving” by introducing the COVID-19 Impact Catalog to support local nonprofit agencies. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 21, SEPTEMBER 2020 Month of Giving Starts October 1 Through COVID-19 Impact Catalog The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin is hosting its first-ever “Month of Giving” by introducing the COVID-19 Impact Catalog to [...]
$25,000 Available for Local Teachers from Beyond Pencils & Crayons Grants
The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin is providing up to $25,000 in Beyond Pencils & Crayons Grants for Innovative and Creative Ideas. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 2, SEPTEMBER 2020 $25,000 in Beyond Pencils & Crayons Grants Available for Local Teachers [WAUSAU, WI, September 2020] — As local schools are resuming class in various forms – from in-class to virtual – many teachers have [...]
Leaving a Legacy: Estate Planning During a Pandemic
By: Pat Wallschlaeger Managing Partner MPPL Financial mpplfinancial.com 18 AUGUST 2020 Leaving a Legacy: Estate Planning During a Pandemic Any time a new risk of life such as this pandemic presents itself, people pay attention. The amount of negative news that has been shouted from the rooftops has everybody talking. Unfortunately, most people do not have wills and that can create panic in the form of anxiety surrounding [...]
COVID-19 Community Response Fund Raises Nearly $500,000
The COVID-19 Community Response Fund continues to connect the donations of generous donors with local nonprofits in need. By: Jenna Weix Marketing Associate 27 July 2020 The COVID-19 Community Response Fund Raises Nearly $500,000 to Support Local Nonprofits WAUSAU, WI- The COVID-19 Community Response Fund initiated by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin and United Way of Marathon County has experienced an outpouring of [...]
$270,000 Awarded in Community Enhancement Grants
The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin announced that 20 charitable causes have received Community Enhancement Grants totaling $270,000 in the first half of 2020. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 9 JULY 2020 $270,000 Awarded in Community Enhancement Grants [WAUSAU, WI, July 2020] — The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin announced that 20 charitable causes have received Community Enhancement Grants totaling $270,000 in the [...]
$13,000 Donated From Peoples State Bank to COVID-19 Community Response Fund
The COVID-19 Community Response Fund initiated by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin and United Way of Marathon County has experienced an outpouring of support since its inception in late March and is proud to announce an additional gift received today of $13,000 from Peoples State Bank. By: Jenna Weix Marketing Associate 25 JUNE 2020 $13,000 Donated From Peoples State Bank to COVID-19 Community [...]
Community Foundation Awards Nearly $100,000 in Support of the Arts
The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin recently distributed nearly $100,000 through its Community Arts Grant Fund to 24 local organizations to assist them with their arts-related programming. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer 9 JUNE 2020 The Community Foundation Awards Nearly $100,000 in Support of the Arts WAUSAU, WI —The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin recently distributed nearly $100,000 through its Community Arts Grant [...]
Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin welcomed two new board members beginning their first three-year term in May 2020 and additions to its executive committee. By: Jenna Weix Marketing Associate 3 JUNE 2020 The Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members WAUSAU, WI — The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin welcomed two new board members beginning their first three-year term in May 2020 and additions [...]
Jean Tehan to Retire as President/CEO
Jean C. Tehan, President/CEO of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, is retiring August 31, 2020, after over 32 years of dedicated service and leadership. By: Jenna Weix Marketing Associate 20 MAY 2020 Jean Tehan to Retire as President/CEO of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin WAUSAU, WI — Jean C. Tehan, President/CEO of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, is retiring [...]
Thank you, Teachers! National Teacher Appreciation Week
Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers impact the lives of our children and youth every day. By: Jenna Weix Marketing Associate Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers impact the lives of our children and youth every day. With the unpredicted change to the school year, our teachers have done even more to continue education with virtual classrooms and learning at home lessons. All to ensure [...]
The CARES Act and Your Philanthropy
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to shape the way in which we live, work, and play in our community and the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin is working hard to continue responding to the community’s most pressing needs. By: Karla Lodholz Director of Donor Services The CARES Act and Your Philanthropy The COVID-19 pandemic continues to shape the way in which we live, work, and [...]
Resources for Nonprofits During COVID-19
Marathon County nonprofits that are on the front lines of providing aid to our area's most-vulnerable are hurting. Revenue streams from canceled fundraising events, classes, and program fees have suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By: Sue Nelson Program Officer Helping Your Organization During the COVID-19 Pandemic Marathon County nonprofits that are on the front lines of providing aid to our area's most-vulnerable are hurting. [...]
$91,000 Granted Back to Our Community From Community Response Fund
As of April 3, 2020, $91,000.00 has been invested directly back to the area. $91,000 Granted Back to Our Community From Community Response Fund WAUSAU, WI- In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin and United Way of Marathon County continue to address the needs of local nonprofits through the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. As of April 3, 2020, $91,000.00 [...]
Tremendous Support for COVID-19 Community Response Fund
The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin in partnership with United Way of Marathon County opened the COVID-19 Community Response Fund to address the local needs of nonprofits in our area this past week. By: Jenna Weix Marketing Associate 27 MARCH 2020 Stronger Together - Support Pours in for COVID-19 Community Response Fund The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin in partnership with United Way [...]
COVID-19 Response
COVID-19 Community Response Fund In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin has teamed up with United Way of Marathon County to create the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. This fund will bring essential resources and aid to our neighbor’s in need. This fund will provide flexible funding for organizations working in our community who are disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus and [...]
2019 Win Brockmeyer Memorial Scholarship Recipient Announced!
The Win Brockmeyer Memorial Committee* listed below, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 24th annual Win Brockmeyer Memorial Scholarships, a program administered by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin. By: Jenna Weix Marketing Associate 2 JANUARY 2020 The Win Brockmeyer Memorial Committee* listed below, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 24th annual Win Brockmeyer Memorial Scholarships, a program administered by [...]
Celebrating Philanthropy – 2019 Donor Event
Thursday, September 12th we held a beautiful event at the Wausau Country Club where we celebrated philanthropy “Building Tomorrow, Today”. We would like to express our sincere thanks for the generosity and trust that our donors have placed in the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin. By: Jenna Weix Marketing Associate Thursday, September 12th we held a beautiful event at the Wausau Country Club where we celebrated [...]
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