by Georgina Tegart | Feb 25, 2016 | Donor Stories
Merlyn & Shirley Jones started the MASA (Merlyn And Shirley Anne) Fund in 2010 to support education in Boyceville Area School District. They have a unique long-term view since they do not intend to distribute grants until the Class of 2020. We asked them to...
by Laura giammattei | Sep 20, 2015 | Donor Stories
Tricia and Putter Bauer asked the community to donate to the MHS Sports Complex after their son Nathan’s death. We asked them to reflect on how the building of the complex has become their passion. Q. What is your definition of philanthropy? A. To pay it...
by Georgina Tegart | Mar 27, 2015 | Donor Stories
Don and Marilyn Fanetti owned and operated a specialized heavy hauling interstate trucking business, Structural Transport, for 45 years in Milwaukee. However, their true love was farming and their lifelong dream was to retire and move back to Don’s home town...
by admin | 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 Laura giammattei | Feb 1, 2015 | Donor Stories
In 2009, when Warren Buffet and Bill Gates launched their Giving Pledge campaign they asked the world’s billionaires to pledge to give at least half their fortunes to charity. Today over a hundred billionaires have signed the pledge. Alan Carlson believed that...
by Laura giammattei | Dec 8, 2014 | Donor Stories
Clint and Nora Moses have a passion for animals. On their farm in Menomonie, they raise beef cattle, chickens, and a mini-donkey with the help of their four daughters. Their family’s love of animals runs deep and they have been donors to the Humane Society for...
