by Laura giammattei | Dec 21, 2020 | Donor Highlight, Donor Stories, Fund Highlight, News and Notes, Scholarships
David Maves was a pillar of the Menomonie community. He not only taught as an 8th grade social studies teacher at Menomonie Middle School for 33 years, he was a person just about anyone could go to for advice, guidance or simply just companionable conversation. David...
by Samantha Phillipps | Dec 20, 2018 | Donor Stories
The Bignell family is taking a tragic heartache and turning it into an opportunity to help others. Chris and Sue Bignell lost their teenage son, Bryan, last March, but in the wake of their sadness, the Bignell’s wanted to make a difference in Bryan’s memory. They...
by Samantha Phillipps | Oct 14, 2018 | Donor Stories
When Jake and Shirley Bostrom think about their daughter, Kari, they remember her warm smile, her strong faith, and her compassion for others. After Kari sadly passed away in January at 46 years old, the Bostroms were looking for a way to exemplify the goals and...
by Georgina Tegart | Dec 13, 2017 | Donor Stories
A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a philanthropic vehicle that allows donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax benefit and then recommend grants from the fund over time. The Community Foundation asked DAF fund holders Mark and Beverly...
by Georgina Tegart | Jul 10, 2017 | Donor Stories
An easy way to think about a donor-advised fund is like a charitable savings account; a donor contributes to the fund as frequently as they like and then recommends grants to their favorite charity when they are ready. DAFs have become philanthropy’s fastest...
by Georgina Tegart | Mar 30, 2016 | Donor Stories
Beth Brunstad What is your definition of philanthropy? My definition of philanthropy is blessing others because I’ve been blessed.  My faith is very important to me and I believe that everything I’ve been given is a gift which blesses me.  However,...
