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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
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...
Brunn/Schley Scholarship for Future Builders
Bruce Schley and Roger Brunn were longtime friends and construction colleagues with a shared passion for working with their hands and shooting the breeze – especially if that breeze was in the woodshop, on a golf course, or at a vacation getaway. Bruce graduated from...
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Community Foundation of Dunn County
People who care. Causes that matter. Since 1995.
A stable home can make all the difference for a family facing difficult circumstances.
We’re honored to support Stepping Stones of Dunn County through our 2026 February Grant Cycle with a $5,000 grant for Homelessness Prevention.
This funding will help provide critical assistance to working families experiencing housing challenges, helping prevent eviction and maintain stability during times of crisis.
Programs like this help make even more possible by keeping families safely housed, reducing stress, and providing support before challenges become emergencies.
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Community spaces play an important role in bringing people together, building connections, and supporting programs that improve quality of life.
Congratulations to Shirley Doane Senior Center on their $5,000 grant for Cabinets for Community & Capacity Building through our February 2026 Grant Cycle!
This project will upgrade the Senior Center’s “Sunshine Room” with additional cabinetry and counter space, creating a more functional and welcoming environment for senior programs, gatherings, and partner services.
By improving this important community space, Shirley Doane Senior Center is helping make more possible for older adults and the organizations that serve them.
#MakeMorePossible #dunncounty #menomoniewi #communitystrong #communityfoundation
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When emergencies happen, preparation matters, and having well-trained responders can make all the difference.
We’re proud to recognize Colfax Wisconsin EMS (Colfax Rescue) as a recipient in our 2026 February Grant Cycle with a $2,102 grant for IV and IO Clinical Preparedness.
This funding will support the purchase of hands-on training equipment, including IV and IO training tools, helping EMS personnel strengthen critical skills and better prepare for emergency situations.
By investing in training and preparedness, Colfax Rescue is helping make MORE possible for the health and safety of our communities.
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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.
