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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...
Current Scholarship & Grant Opportunities
At the Community Foundation of Dunn County, we believe in opening doors—whether it’s to a summer camp, a college classroom, or a nonprofit project that uplifts our community. This season, we’re excited to offer a variety of scholarships and grants for students and...
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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Nonprofit Organizations
Join Us for a Nonprofit Impact Tour (Rescheduled to April 2nd)
Same time, place & itinerary - NEW DATE (April 2nd)! Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how your generosity is transforming lives in Dunn County. On this special Impact Tour, you'll hear directly from The Community Foundation of Dunn County and...
Register for our FREE Grant Writing Workshop
The Community Foundation of Dunn County will be holding its annual Pop-Up! Workshop: Grant Writing 101 on Wednesday, January 8 from 3-4:30pm at the Menomonie Market Food Co-op. We encourage new applicants to attend, or anyone who would like to brush up on their grant...
Charitable Children: Inspiring donor engagement to grow your endowment
Year-end gifts are a crucial component of every nonprofit organization’s operating budget, and December is a wildly busy time! Even with so many transactions flying around, it’s still important not to lose sight of the relationship side of fundraising, especially so...
charitable giving partnership
Professional Advisors
Want happy clients? Talk about charitable giving
Over the years, more than a handful of attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors have shared with the Community Foundation of Dunn County that their happiest clients seem to be those who’ve incorporated charitable giving into their estate and financial plans. Whether or...
Playing the long game: Encouraging your clients to plan ahead in 2025
Your clients (and you!) may still be recovering from a hectic end to 2024, but don’t let that stop you from helping families get a jump on their charitable planning for 2025. As compelling as year-end giving may be, perhaps even more compelling are the reasons for...
Sifting through it: What’s on the legislative menu that could impact charitable giving?
We all know that the new year and a new administration brings lots of potential change. So what is going on that you need to know about to serve your charitable clients? At the top of the list of issues we’re watching is what might happen with the Tax Cuts and Jobs...