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 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
LATESTÂ NEWS & UPDATES
Protecting Menomonie’s Murals
From June 24–28, downtown Menomonie was transformed. More than 200 volunteer artists descended on the city for the Walldogs "Murals in Menomonie" festival, leaving behind 15 breathtaking, large-scale murals that bring the town's history to life on its own buildings....
WGC: Gather to Give Social – Aug 12
Gather to Give — An Evening to Gather, Give, and Grow Join us for the Women's Giving Circle of Dunn County's Gather to Give event on Wednesday, August 12th at 5:00 PM at the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts. This is the WGC's first in-person grants voting meeting...
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...
MAKING MORE POSSIBLE
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 Launch Event
We hope you'll join us on Thursday, July 30th for the official launch of the Dunn County Community Indicators. The Community Foundation of Dunn County is launching a new resource designed to help leaders make data-driven decisions. Don't miss the opportunity to be...
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,...
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🌟 SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT 🌟
🎓 Congratulations, Kennady Nowlen!
Kennady's own experience with injury sparked her dream of becoming a physical therapist, so she can help others facing the same setbacks she did. She's a graduate of Menomonie High School and the recipient of both the Stokes Legacy Scholarship and the MHS Alumni Scholarship. This fall, she's heading to UW-Madison to study Kinesiology.
"My experiences ignited my goal and dream of becoming a physical therapist to help people like me, who also face injuries that keep them from doing what they love."
Kennady, your future patients are lucky to have you. Congratulations, and good luck this fall! 💛
Students like Kennady don't get here alone. Learn how you can help fund the next generation of Dunn County scholars. 🌎 cfdunncounty.org | 📞 715-232-8019
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Access to affordable housing starts with awareness, education, and the right support. Through this project, Movin Out connected 13 Dunn County residents with valuable resources to help first-time, low-income homebuyers better understand down payment assistance programs, housing counseling, and pathways to homeownership.
This effort created new partnerships with local organizations, libraries, and community partners, helping more residents learn about resources available to support their homeownership goals.
We are grateful to Movin’ Out for their commitment to expanding their outreach in Dunn County and for investing time and resources into connecting our community with opportunities that help individuals and families achieve their goals of homeownership. Their work continues to strengthen access to housing resources and build a stronger future for Dunn County.
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🌟 SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT 🌟
🎓 Congratulations, Julia Prochnow!
Julia knew exactly what she was looking for in a school: hands-on, real-world learning. She found it in Duluth's Labovitz School of Business & Economics, with its specialized labs and immersive professional environments. She's a graduate of Menomonie High School and the recipient of the MAPS Dollars for Scholars Scholarship. This fall, she's heading to the University of Minnesota - Duluth to study Marketing.
"I chose Duluth for its high tech Labovitz School of Business & Economics which has many hands on opportunities with specialized labs to help me excel in my studies. I can immerse myself into these professional environments to enhance my skills. This unique learning experience aligns great with my needs and goals I want to achieve in my higher education."
Julia, your passion for marketing already shines through — we know you're going to do great things. Congrats and good luck this fall! 💛
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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.
