by Georgina Tegart | Feb 10, 2015 | Fund Highlight
The word philanthropy comes from a Greek word that means, “love for humanity.† For the week leading up to Valentine’s Day we will be highlighting a story from the community each day. Bryon and Catherine Olson, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, desired that a portion of...
by Georgina Tegart | Feb 9, 2015 | Donor Stories
Betty Gesche was born and raised in Menomonie. She graduated from Menomonie High School in 1943. Betty had a passion for her community. She was also extremely passionate about the local sports teams. Even in the nursing home she would listen to every...
by Georgina Tegart | Jan 2, 2015 | Press
Boyceville ambulance awarded $60,000 Otto Bremer Foundation grant for heart monitors The Boyceville Community Ambulance Service has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Otto Bremer Foundation to purchase two brand new heart monitors. Feeney told the ambulance...
by Georgina Tegart | Dec 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hello it is that time of year end. Here are a few things to keep in mind this holiday season for your year end giving! Contributions are deductible in the year made. Donations charged to a credit card before the end of 2014 count for 2014. This is true even if the...
by Georgina Tegart | Dec 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
IRS Special Edition Tax Tip 2014-23, November 17, 2014 Many people give to charity each year during the holiday season. Remember, if you want to claim a tax deduction for your gifts, you must itemize your deductions. There are several tax rules that you should know...
