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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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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.
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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...
Celebrate Nonprofits at our Annual Luncheon
We look forward to celebrating our February grant cycle recipients with you on Thursday, April 3011:30am - 1:00pmTanglewood Greens2200 Crestwood Drive, Menomonie Lunch is includedWraps: ham, turkey, chicken salad, Caesar chickenSides: chips, fruit, pickle,...
$300k Strong! A WGC Membership Meeting Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the April 23rd Membership Meeting, and warm appreciation as well to those who support the Women’s Giving Circle from afar. Whether you attended, renewed your membership, or simply continue supporting this important work, you are...
grant and scholarship opportunities
Pop-Up! Workshop: Grant Writing 101
Don’t miss out on the Community Foundation of Dunn County’s Pop-Up! Workshop: Grant Writing 101! Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 3-4pmMenomonie Market Food Co-op814 Main St. E, Menomonie This is a great opportunity for local nonprofits or eligible government/public agencies to...
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...
Apply for a Grant from the Women’s Giving Circle: Deadline June 1
The Women’s Giving Circle of Dunn County was established to strengthen the spirit of women and children through collaborative philanthropy, giving, and granting. The WGC strives to empower women to become stronger and self-sufficient in order to improve the quality of...
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Community Foundation of Dunn County
People who care. Causes that matter. Since 1995.
This summer, three beautiful flower baskets hanging in downtown Menomonie will carry special meaning thanks to a generous donation from Faze’s Tobacco through the GFWC Flower Basket Fund.
The baskets were donated:
🌸 In honor of Sidney Bravo
🌸 In honor of Sina Rous
🌸 In loving memory of Denny Dirksen
These baskets help brighten downtown Menomonie all summer long while also serving as meaningful tributes to people who have touched our lives and community.
The GFWC Menomonie Woman’s Club, in partnership with Downtown Menomonie, continues its long tradition of helping make Menomonie a more beautiful and welcoming place through the annual hanging flower basket project. From late spring through fall, these baskets add color, character, and community spirit throughout downtown.
Looking for a special way to honor or remember someone important to you? Donations may be made in honor or memory of loved ones through the Flower Basket Fund. Each basket costs $65 and helps support both the purchase and maintenance of the flowers throughout the summer season.
Make your donation here 👉https://cfdunncounty.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1108
Thank you to everyone who helps make downtown Menomonie bloom! 🌺
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Sometimes a small act of kindness can create a lasting memory for a child.
We’re pleased to recognize the Menomonie Police Department as a recipient in our 2026 February Grant Cycle with a $400 grant supporting the Cops 4 Kids/Shop with a Cop Program. This grant was made possible through support from The Rundle Family Fund.
Through this Shop with a Cop initiative, local children in need are able to purchase essential items while spending time with law enforcement officers in a positive, supportive environment.
Programs like this help make MORE possible by building trust, strengthening community relationships, and reminding young people that they are seen, valued, and supported.
#dunncounty #MakeMorePossible #community #communitystrong #communityfoundation #shopwithacop
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Leadership starts early, and programs that encourage confidence, courage, and connection can have a lasting impact on a young person’s future.
We’re proud to support GSNWGL - Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes through our 2026 February Grant Cycle with a $2,500 grant for Equity in Dunn County Girl Scout Leadership.
This project helps empower girls through leadership programming focused on building character, confidence, and life skills, all supported by dedicated trained volunteer mentors.
By investing in opportunities for girls to grow and lead, Girl Scouts is helping make MORE possible for the next generation of community leaders.
#dunncounty #girlscouts #MakeMorePossible #community #communitystrong #communityfoundations #youth #leadership
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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.
