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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THANK YOU to our 2025 Jeans & Jewels
Platinum Sponsor:
OUR COREÂ 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.Â
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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...
See the Impact Up Close: Join Us for a Nonprofit Impact Tour
What does it look like when a community truly takes care of its own? On Tuesday, June 23rd, you'll have the chance to find out firsthand. The Community Foundation of Dunn County invites you to join us for our Nonprofit Impact Tour, a half-day, unique experience that...
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
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.
This past Tuesday, we had the privilege of bringing together a group of dedicated donors for a truly moving Nonprofit Tour centered around one of the most important conversations we can have: mental health. đ
A group of about a dozen dedicated community members and supporters heard from three incredible organizations making more possible in our community:
đ´ Hoof Beat Therapeutic Healing Center
đŋ Arbor Place, Inc.
đĻ Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance - WIMA
Each organization opened its doors, shared powerful stories of real people whose lives have been transformed by its services, and gave us an up-close look at the programs doing that work every day. There was rich, heartfelt conversation about mental health, and the stigmas that too often get in the way of people seeking help.
We also heard about how Community Foundation grants are helping these organizations grow their impact. It's a reminder of why your generosity matters so deeply.
The day wrapped up with lunch at Menomonie Market Food Co-op, where representatives from the Free Clinic and the Department of Public Health shared more about Health Dunn Right, a volunteer-driven organization providing the community with resources and support across housing, mental health, childcare, food, recreation, environmental issues, and more.
Thank you to those who showed up, leaned in, and cared so much. And thank you to these amazing organizations for the work you do every single day. đ
#MentalHealth #CommunityImpact #NonprofitTour #HealthDunnRight #BreakTheStigma
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Wakanda Park now has freshly re-surfaced pickleball (and basketball) courts!
Thank you to The Menomonie Pickleball Club, the City of Menomonie, and all the donors who helped make this project possible!
Head on down to Wakanda Park this summer and get your game on! đĨđâšī¸
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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.
