Waukesha County Community Foundation



The Waukesha County Community Foundation was formed Aug. 26, 1999 to create a permanent pool of funds to support nonprofit organizations throughout Waukesha County that served a broad spectrum of community needs. The intent of the Foundation was to continually strengthen the community and improve the quality of life for people in Waukesha County.

Web Address

www.waukeshafoundation.org

Social Media Links

Facebook - www.facebook.com/waukeshafoundation


Assets and Giving for Waukesha County Community Foundation

Assets

2018 - 40,635,008
2017 - 44,712,904
2016 - 38,764,992
Domestic Grants

2018 - 3,028,553
2017 - 2,908,883


    

Recent News from Waukesha County Community Foundation


How you can support Waukesha after Christmas parade tragedy - Spectrum News
Foundation: Waukesha County Community Foundation

Two local groups — the Waukesha County Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County — are working together...more

Don't feel helpless - be a helper after the senseless tragedy in Waukesha - OnMilwaukee
Foundation: Waukesha County Community Foundation

One hundred percent of the donations will go toward the Waukesha County Community Foundation's efforts to support those affected. To learn more...more

Waukesha attorney John Macy to receive philanthropy award
Foundation: Waukesha County Community Foundation

The Waukesha attorney John Macy is receiving an award in recognition of his philanthropy. The Waukesha County Community Foundation will...more

Free camping and kayak fishing for veterans, service families at Eau Galle
Foundation: Waukesha County Community Foundation

... outdoor therapeutic activities. The organization has been a component of the non-profit group Waukesha County Community Foundation since...more

Executive Leadership: Coreen Dicus-Johnson
Foundation: Waukesha County Community Foundation

... member of several boards, including the Wisconsin Association of Health Plans, Waukesha County Community Foundation, YMCA of the Fox...more

New mural featuring three Waukesha staples will be unveiled Oct. 6
Foundation: Waukesha County Community Foundation

The mural was funded by a grant from the Waukesha County Community Foundation and the Donald J. and Betty Lou Tikalsky Community...more

Waukesha County Business Alliance celebrates award winners
Foundation: Waukesha County Community Foundation

The Small and Large Nonprofit of the Year — Waukesha County Community Foundation and Hope Center, respectively — were also...more

Waukesha County Community Foundation honors Ken Riesch of R&R Insurance
Foundation: Waukesha County Community Foundation

The Waukesha County Community Foundation has named Ken Riesch of Waukesha recipient of its Celebration of Giving Award. The award...more

2018 Waukesha County Awards finalists, winners announced
Foundation: Waukesha County Community Foundation

The winners will be announced June 21 at the inaugural Waukesha County Awards Gala at the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel. Winners have already been named in the nonprofit categories. The Hope...more

Pewaukee High School to host 'Wake Up Call' event to educate parents, community about drug ...
Foundation: Waukesha County Community Foundation

The program is being presented by the Pewaukee School District; along with Your Choice to Live Inc. a nonprofit that provides alcohol and drug prevention, education, intervention and support; and...more



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