The mission of the foundation is to build permanent endowment, helping donors achieve their goals and benefiting the people and communities of Chippewa County now and forever.
The Foundation strives to carry out its mission by
Encouraging lifetime and estate gifts for endowment.
Providing professional management of funds for growth and maximum benefits for donors.
Making grants to charitable and other tax-exempt organizations that serve Chippewa County; and
Working collaboratively and creatively with donors, nonprofit organizations, and professional advisors to enhance the quality of life in the County.
The Community Foundation of Chippewa County's 2012 grant cycle is now open. Competitive grants are available in the following categories: Civic activities, cultural arts, environmental and animal...more
The Community Foundation of Chippewa County will be awarding mini-grants of up to $250 each to Chippewa County public or private schools. The grants are made possible through the generosity of...more
It was fitting that Bob Hogseth was chairman of the Community Foundation of Chippewa County at the time when Joe Joas left the bulk of his estate to the foundation. “Joe and I knew each other...more
Joe Joas believed in frugality and investment to pave for success. During his long lifetime, the contributions he made for Chippewa Falls were influential and inspiring.
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Spokesperson Bruce Anderson says those in attendance voted to partner with the Community Foundation of Chippewa County. Anderson says the committee is working on its immediate goal of raising $20000...more
Ask Carol Gienapp about the inherent value of an organization like the Community Foundation of Chippewa County, and you're bound to be in discussion for some time. Essentially, however, a...more
What the Community Foundation of Chippewa County wanted was a fulltime director who knew the needs and history of the county. They certainly got that when they hired Melinda Haun, who led what was...more
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The city made a $5000 gift to establish the Cornell Community Seedling Fund with the Community Foundation of Chippewa County. The goal is to improve growth, ...
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The Community Foundation Board Grant Fund currently has approximately $750 available to grant. Grants from this fund are not restricted for any specific ...
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