WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF DUNN COUNTY
The Foundation has been creating a better Dunn County each year for the past 25 years. Since 1995, we have been helping donors express their passion for giving. Our passion is to promote charitable giving that creates a permanent source of capital to benefit and enrich the quality of life for everyone in the Dunn County Area. Read all about what we do, how we do it and how we help make Dunn County a great place to live, work and play!
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THANK YOU to our 2025 Jeans & Jewels
Platinum Sponsor:
OUR CORE MISSION
The Community Foundation’s core mission is serving the common good of the Dunn County region. We are grateful for the visionary donors who entrust the Foundation to deploy monies to address local needs through discretionary funding, and/or through specialized funds designated for a specific charitable purpose.
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
Jeans & Jewels: Your Invitation to Sponsor, Attend & Give Back
Jeans and Jewels is our annual fundraising event that enables the Community Foundation to continue its ongoing work in philanthropy, collaboration, and leadership. The charitable needs of our community are constant, and we will always do our part to support those...
See the Impact Up Close: Join Us for a Nonprofit Impact Tour
What does it look like when a community truly takes care of its own? On Tuesday, June 23rd, you'll have the chance to find out firsthand. The Community Foundation of Dunn County invites you to join us for our Nonprofit Impact Tour, a half-day, unique experience that...
Volunteers Strengthen Communities and the Economy
Across the United States, millions of volunteers dedicate their time and energy to making a difference. They help neighbors, serve communities, and provide expertise. No matter what kind of volunteer work they do, they contribute in invaluable ways. Independent...
grant and scholarship opportunities
Competitive Grant Deadline – August 1
Are you part of an organization that is making a positive impact or meeting critical needs in Dunn County?The Community Foundation of Dunn County has competitive grant funding available to area non-profits and charitable groups that support health, the arts, culture,...
Education Without Barriers: Apply for the Haemmerle Scholarship
Dr. James and Gail Haemmerle established a scholarship fund at the Community Foundation, motivated by their strong belief that education is the key that unlocks the door to success in life. They are grateful for the generous donations by strangers who gave them the...
Apply for the Barb Schmelzle Promise Award for Women
The Community Foundation of Dunn County is pleased to offer scholarships for women 18 years of age and older in and around Dunn County who wish to further their education. Barb Schmelzle was a dear and devoted friend to the Menomonie community. She was born in...
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✨ Jeans & Jewels Sponsor Update ✨
We're kicking off our Jeans & Jewels sponsor announcements with a big thank you to our Appetizer Sponsor, 3M! 🎉
We're so grateful to have 3M on board once again as our exclusive Appetizer Sponsor for our Gala on Saturday, November 7th. Their support makes this incredible evening possible.
Our exclusive sponsorship opportunities are going FAST, so if you're interested in one of them - or any of our sponsorships - check our Sponsorship Packet on our official Jeans & Jewels webpage to see what's still available!
cfdunncounty.org/jeansandjewels
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A little wind couldn't stop Dunn County from showing up! 🇺🇸
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Flag Day, and a special thank you to the veterans we were honored to celebrate. This community never fails to show up for what matters. We are proud to co-host this tradition alongside Downtown Menomonie every year.
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🌟 What happens when a community invests in mental health? Come see for yourself!
We're so excited to invite you to our 2026 Nonprofit Impact Tour, a FREE, behind-the-scenes look at the real change happening right here in Dunn County!
This year, we're visiting three incredible organizations:
🐴 Hoof Beat Therapeutic Healing Center — Where retired racehorses help people heal
🌿 Arbor Place — Compassionate care for those on the journey to recovery
🦋 Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance - WIMA — Peer support that meets people exactly where they are
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 23
⏰ Departure: 8:50 AM from the Farmers Market Pavilion (800 Wilson Ave, corner of 8th St and 9th Ave)
🎟️ Cost: FREE — but spots are limited!
🍽️Lunch (optional): Menomonie Market Food Co-op
Whether you've supported our mission for years or are just getting to know us, this is your chance to step beyond the numbers and into the stories. Come meet the people and organizations making our community stronger — and see the impact you've helped make possible.
👉 Register here: cfdunncounty.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/ticket?edt_id=3673
If you plan to stay for lunch, please complete the additional registration steps.
Questions? Call us at 715-232-8019 or contact Chelsea Danner at cdanner@cfdunncounty.org.
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CFDC is a public charity, tax exempt under IRS Code 501(c)(3) with the goal of improving the quality of life in our area. The purpose of the CFDC is to create a pool of charitable funds that are used for philanthropic good. We manage funds, invest assets and use the earnings from these investments to award grants to a wide variety of non-profit organizations and community groups for charitable purposes.
