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.
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
WGC Fall Gala: Building Resilience, Inspiring Impact
Women’s Giving Circle Fall Gala: Building Resilience, Inspiring Impact Join the Women’s Giving Circle for our final gathering of the year as we celebrate the impact of collective giving and award our 2026 grants to local organizations. This year’s program will explore...
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...
The Red Cedar Film Festival Returns this September!
This September, the historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts in Menomonie will once again fill with the sights, sounds, and stories of independent cinema from around the globe. The 8th Annual Red Cedar Film Festival (RCFF) runs September 24–27, and we're proud to...
MAKING MORE POSSIBLE
Accepting Applications for Teacher Mini-Grants
The Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) is now accepting applications for its annual Teacher Mini-Grant Program, open to faculty and staff across Dunn County school districts—including Boyceville, Colfax, Elk Mound, and Menomonie. This competitive program...
Join Us for a Nonprofit Impact Tour: Oct 8
The Community Foundation of Dunn County invites you to join us for a Nonprofit Impact Tour! New ages and stages of life bring different opportunities, challenges, and needs. From young children to older neighbors, the right resources can help everyone thrive. Join us...
Community Indicators Project
Dunn County Community Indicators is a new public data dashboard from the Community Foundation of Dunn County, built on the MySidewalk platform. It brings together hundreds of local metrics — from health and economic trends to community needs — in one place, so...
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(opens in a new tab)People who care. Causes that matter. Since 1995.
Wrapping up our recognition of the grants awarded at our September 24 Evening of Gratitude with our final area of Youth:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin
Chippewa Valley Council, Scouting America
Dunn County 4-H Leaders Council
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Northwest Area
Positive Alternatives
Menomonie Area Schools (School District of the Menomonie Area)
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Congratulations to these amazing organizations that invest in our kids, and thank you to every fundholder and donor who made this incredible night possible. It's because of you that we make more possible for everyone in Dunn County! 💛
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Last week’s Nonprofit Impact Tour was a wonderful opportunity to see the good happening throughout our community!
We loved hearing how local organizations are making a difference, supporting individuals and families, and creating positive change right here in Dunn County.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us and to the Dunn County Play Group, Menomonie East & South YMCA's, Positive Alternatives, and House Calls of Menomonie, Inc for welcoming us, sharing your stories, and helping us learn more about the important work you do every day.
We’re grateful for the people and organizations working to make our community a better place. Thank you for all you do!
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October is Estate Planning Awareness Month! It's a great time to consider the legacy you'd like to leave for Dunn County.
A gift through your will or estate plan can help support the people, places, and causes that mean the most to you, creating opportunities that last for generations.
At the Community Foundation of Dunn County, we’re here to help you explore how your charitable giving can reflect your values and make a lasting difference in our community.
Let's talk about how you can make more possible!
715-232-8019
info@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.
