by Laura giammattei | Apr 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
The development of a health coalition has been called for by health providers and nonprofits in Dunn County after the results of two county wide needs assessments (links provided below). Trending health topics that need our urgent attention are: nutrition, physical...
by admin | Dec 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
There is good news for community foundation donors in their 70s—and for the communities and causes they care about. A recently made permanent law makes it possible to give individual retirement account (IRA) assets to charity, free from federal tax, annually. Prior...
by Georgina Tegart | Dec 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
Board member and Treasurer Debra Labs passed away in 2015. Debra is remembered by all as a servant leader and committed community volunteer. In addition to her work at the Foundation, she served as President of the Board of Directors of the Greater Menomonie Area...
by admin | Feb 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Earlier this month two of our founders were honored by the Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce. Barb and Tom Johnson were honored as the 2014 Distinguished Citizens. They helped found the Community Foundation of Dunn County as well as: the Free Clinic of the...
by admin | Feb 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
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. The Boys & Girls Club Menomonie Center officially opened October 27, 2014...
by admin | 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...
