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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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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...
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...
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
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...
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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Join Us for Flag Day!
The Community Foundation of Dunn County and Downtown Menomonie invite you to join us for our annual Flag Day ceremony honoring local veterans and recognizing new memorial brick inductees.
📅 Sunday, June 14
⏰ 1:00 PM (rain or shine)
📍 Dunn County Veterans Memorial (201 6th Ave. East, Menomonie)
No RSVP is required. Feel free to bring a chair, as seating may be limited.
This free community event is a meaningful opportunity to come together in remembrance, gratitude, and patriotism as we honor those who have served our country.
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🚲 Happy Bike to Work Day! 🚲
What better way to celebrate today than by congratulating Menomonie Area Mountain Biking (CORBA) as the winner of the Women's Giving Circle's Youth Philanthropy event at Menomonie Middle School, receiving $500.
Downtown Menomonie/Murals in Menomonie, and the Menomonie Theater Guild were also awarded grants of $250 each.
This initiative introduces 7th-grade students to the world of philanthropy and the impact local nonprofits make in our community. Students heard presentations from each organization and then voted on funding awards.
🏆 CORBA received the top award of $500
🎭 Menomonie Theater Guild received $250
🎨 Murals in Menomonie received $250
It’s inspiring to see young people learning firsthand how philanthropy can make MORE possible in our community!
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Do you know of a program or nonprofit making a difference for women and families in Dunn County? 💛
The Women’s Giving Circle is currently accepting grant applications!
Through collective giving, local women are making MORE possible by supporting projects and programs that strengthen our community.
We encourage eligible nonprofits to apply, and help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with organizations doing meaningful work locally.
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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.
