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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 with impact and purpose. Your belief, passion, [...]

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 full list of Beyond Pencils and Crayons grants to see [...]

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 [...]

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 equipment, the generosity of our donors is being deployed for so much good in our community. $163,400 in Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants was awarded to local nonprofits in the first [...]

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 all ages throughout Marathon County, including the arts, education, health and human services, and resource preservation. With guidance from the Distributions Committee and our Board of Directors, 2023 was another great [...]

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, support nearly every area of life for people of all ages throughout Marathon County including the arts, education, health and human services, and resource preservation. Our donors give in different ways [...]