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Announcing Our New President/CEO

2020-09-22T12:24:19+00:00

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. “Our board of directors is thrilled to introduce a leader of Tim’s caliber into our community to guide the Community Foundation,” said board chair, Chris Pfender. “Tim possesses the qualifications and [...]

Announcing Our New President/CEO 2020-09-22T12:24:19+00:00

COVID-19 Impact Catalog

2020-09-18T18:57:33+00:00

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 support local nonprofit agencies. With the impact of COVID-19 on our community, nonprofit organizations have been forced to be creative in their programming and fundraising efforts. With loss of revenue, canceled [...]

COVID-19 Impact Catalog 2020-09-18T18:57:33+00:00

$25,000 Available for Local Teachers from Beyond Pencils & Crayons Grants

2020-09-02T12:45:16+00:00

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 returned this fall with energy, excitement, and innovative ideas to make learning fun and exciting for their students.  However, they may have one thing that stands in their way – the [...]

$25,000 Available for Local Teachers from Beyond Pencils & Crayons Grants 2020-09-02T12:45:16+00:00

Leaving a Legacy: Estate Planning During a Pandemic

2020-08-18T20:57:09+00:00

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 the proverbial comment, "We should have done a will or reviewed our estate plan!" or "What if that is me on one of those respirators?". The many thoughts that run through [...]

Leaving a Legacy: Estate Planning During a Pandemic 2020-08-18T20:57:09+00:00

COVID-19 Community Response Fund Raises Nearly $500,000

2020-07-29T18:05:49+00:00

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 support since its inception in late March and is proud to announce an additional gift received of $23,000 from the Spring Fever Group of Wausau. Formed in the 1980’s, the 25 [...]

COVID-19 Community Response Fund Raises Nearly $500,000 2020-07-29T18:05:49+00:00

$270,000 Awarded in Community Enhancement Grants

2020-07-10T13:10:11+00:00

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 first half of 2020. Community Enhancement Grants address the tangible needs of nonprofit organizations, as well as new initiatives, that create a vibrant and livable community for all. These grants provide [...]

$270,000 Awarded in Community Enhancement Grants 2020-07-10T13:10:11+00:00

$13,000 Donated From Peoples State Bank to COVID-19 Community Response Fund

2020-07-08T21:05:07+00:00

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 Response Fund 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 support since [...]

$13,000 Donated From Peoples State Bank to COVID-19 Community Response Fund 2020-07-08T21:05:07+00:00

Community Foundation Awards Nearly $100,000 in Support of the Arts

2020-07-08T20:59:48+00:00

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 Fund to 24 local organizations to assist them with their arts-related programming. This year, in addition to traditional programming grants of up to $5,000, special funding was designated for Community Arts [...]

Community Foundation Awards Nearly $100,000 in Support of the Arts 2020-07-08T20:59:48+00:00

Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

2020-07-01T18:20:42+00:00

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 to its executive committee. Dave Eisenreich and Jeremy Lewitzke will join the foundation board this year. "We take great pride in recruiting new board members who are elected to strategically invest [...]

Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members 2020-07-01T18:20:42+00:00

Jean Tehan to Retire as President/CEO

2020-07-01T18:21:08+00:00

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 August 31, 2020, after over 32 years of dedicated service and leadership. "It has been my greatest honor to serve north central Wisconsin through my time at the Community Foundation," Mrs. [...]

Jean Tehan to Retire as President/CEO 2020-07-01T18:21:08+00:00