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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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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Event: Flag Day – Sunday, June 14
The Community Foundation of Dunn County and Downtown Menomonie, Inc. will host their annual ceremony on Flag Day at the Dunn County Veterans Memorial in Menomonie. Join us at 1:00 pm to honor local veterans and induct new bricks at the memorial across the street from...
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,...
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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Community Foundation of Dunn County
People who care. Causes that matter. Since 1995.
🌟 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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💎👖 IT'S OFFICIALLY JEANS & JEWELS SEASON, DUNN COUNTY! 👖💎
Your Save the Date is hitting mailboxes RIGHT NOW, and this year, we snuck something extra: your first look at our 2026 Sponsorship opportunities!
Whether you want to shine as an Exclusive Sponsor, donate to our auctions & raffles, or grab your tickets and come party with us, there is a spot for YOU at this year's event.
✨ Don't wait! Head to cfdunncounty.org/jeansandjewels to view and download the full Sponsorship Packet and find your perfect way to get involved!
Every dollar, every donation, every ticket sold helps us make MORE possible right here in Dunn County. Let's make 2026 our best year yet! 🙌
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📣 Calling all Dunn County nonprofits, government organizations, and community groups!
The Community Foundation of Dunn County is now accepting applications for Community Impact Grants — funding designed to help local organizations meet critical needs and create measurable change right here in our community.
Eligible areas include:
🎨 Arts & culture
🌿 Environment & recreation
🏥 Health & basic human needs
📚 Education & heritage
🏛️ Civic initiatives
Grants are made possible by local families, philanthropists, and organizations — including the Byron and Catherine Olson Memorial Fund, the Healthy Futures Fund, and the Common Good Fund.
Deadline to apply: August 1, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Full details and the online application are at 👉 cfdunncounty.org/grants
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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.
