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Schmelzle, Haemmerle Scholarships Deadline: July 1st
The Dr. James and Gail Haemmerle Scholarship This scholarship was established this past year to assist one non-traditional student with FULL tutiton (up to $20,000) for an associates degree, technical diploma or certificate program in ANY field of study....
Event: Flag Day – Friday, June 14
The Dunn County Veterans Memorial Committee, The Community Foundation Of Dunn County, and Downtown Menomonie host an annual ceremony on Flag Day at the Dunn County Veterans Memorial. Join us at 10:00 am to honor local veterans and induct new bricks at the memorial...
Women’s Giving Circle Grant Deadline: June 1
The Women’s Giving Circle of Dunn County (WGC) is now accepting grant applications from area nonprofits seeking support for projects that improve the lives of women, children, and families in the Dunn County area. Typical award amounts range from $500 to $2,500 each....
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Nonprofit Organizations
Jumpstart endowment growth with donors’ gifts of stock
Most of your donors have been made aware, often repeatedly, that giving highly-appreciated stock to favorite charities is a very tax-effective strategy. Indeed, gifts of shares held for more than a year are typically deductible by the donor at fair market value. When...
What’s worth noting
Events are back! Yes, it’s true! If it feels like events are hot again, you are right! A recent OneCause study showed that 83% of charities are planning an in-person event for 2024, and one-third are planning a hybrid event. Check in with the team at the Community...
More love for your endowment
February–and early in the year in general–is a good time to make sure your plans are in place to grow your endowment. As you and your team work together to reach out to donors this month, consider the ways your endowment fundraising communications help you build the...
charitable giving partnership
Professional Advisors
2022 Distinguished Service Award: Steve Redmann
Life’s most extraordinary accomplishments are very rarely ever achieved alone, which is why the Community Foundation created the Distinguished Service Award. This annual award recognizes attorneys, accountants, trust officers, and estate and financial planners who...
Special Tax Bill Includes Extended Help for Charities – Provision Permits Tax-free Charitable Transfers from IRAs
On December 18, Congress passed the PATH Act, which renews and makes permanent the Charitable IRA provision of 2006, making it easier for Americans to give to causes they care about. This provision has the power to help local charities strengthen their communities by...