Grant Awards

August is Make-A-Will Month: Extend Your Giving Legacy Through Your Donor-Advised Fund NEWS | August 5, 2025 August is Make-A-Will Month: Extend Your Giving Legacy Through Your Donor-Advised Fund NEWS | August 5, 2025 This August, we are taking the opportunity during Make-A-Will Month to highlight something truly important—planning for the future. Creating or updating your will isn’t just about passing on possessions—it’s about leaving a legacy that reflects your values, provides peace of mind for loved ones, and supports the causes that have shaped your life. Why [...]

Community Arts Grants Update From dancing to polka music or meeting friends at a jazz festival to supporting kids of all abilities at their annual performance or attending an introduction to opera program, Community Arts grants breathe the vibrancy into our community that we all crave. Artistic expression enhances life in so many ways, which is why we are so thankful for the generosity of our donors and the B.A. and Esther Greenheck Foundation, which make these grants possible. Our community’s art scene is strong – together, we are keeping it that way! [...]

Impact Grants Update Another wave of grants means donor generosity is impacting our community! When donors give to the Community Foundation, they trust we will award grants to help fund the best projects. And every quarter after those grants are awarded, it's our opportunity to show you what your confidence in us and your generosity toward our community are accomplishing. This is a long list of grants made possible by hundreds of donors to whom we say (along with all these organizations) with full hearts, "Thank you!" Education - $9,000 Children's [...]

Impact Grants Update 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 to our community—possible. Here’s a list of the most recent grants: Health and Human Services - [...]

Impact Grants Update 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 meaningful change. Recently, $214,735 in Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants was awarded to local nonprofits, wrapping up 2024 and kicking off the new year [...]

Beyond Pencils and Crayons Grants Update 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 programs like “Overcoming Obstacles to Inspire Success,” each grant is making a tangible difference in the lives of students. Explore the [...]

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 the CVA to helping fund a much-needed volunteer coordinator role for CASA, your generosity is being used for so much good in our community. $85,975 in Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants [...]

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 leave a legacy to support that vision, and the generosity to make sure their vision becomes a reality for the community they love. Spirit of Philanthropy recipients are individuals who partnered [...]

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 in the world but also in our community. People still care, and we still have great reason to be hopeful about our future. Local nonprofits are enriching lives, meeting needs, and [...]