List of Established Funds

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• Education Fund

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• Arts & Culture Fund

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• Wellness Fund

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• Environment Fund

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• Community Fund

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• Keystone Fund

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LIST OF FUNDS

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Mark Acaley Memorial Scholarship Designated Fund

Fund began in 2001 to honor the memory of Mark Acaley and awards a scholarship to a graduating senior at Hibbing, MN High School who has strong math skills.

Achievement Center Huettig Memorial Fund

This donor advised fund was opened in 2008 and offers a scholarship to a Portage County resident pursuing a degree in the field of special education, or supports the operation of the Achievement Center.

Administration / Operating

Contributions support the ongoing operation of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin.

Aldo Leopold Audubon Society

Started in 2004, the mission of ALAS is to foster appreciation and concern for all living things, as well as protect and preserve their eco systems.  The mission of the National Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural eco systems, focusing on wildlife and wildlife habitat.     To learn more... Click Here

Amherst Coaches Club Pass-Through Fund

Since 2001, the fund accepts gifts to assist in paying for the acquisition and installation of lights at Amherst athletic facilities, school playgrounds, as well as to provide security lighting, and other athletic and recreational facility improvements in Amherst.

John Anderson & Judy Cable Anderson Fund

Since 1994, this donor advised fund has allowed others to contribute to the quality of life in Portage County by preserving local history, enhancing the lives of elderly residents, healing & encouraging children, enlarging cultural diversity in Portage County and assisting victims of domestic abuse.

MISSION FUND

Arts  and Culture Fund

The fund was created in 2004 to develop, promote and enhance the “arts” in Portage County, and to specifically support the operation of the Arts Alliance of Portage County.

B

Barlow Enterprises Inc., Charitable and Educational Fund

This donor advised fund, which began in 2003, provides scholarships to employees of Bill’s Pizza and such other charitable works benefiting Portage County.

Donn Behnke Scholarship Fund

Started by former students and their families along with friends, relatives and colleagues to honor Donn’s induction into the Cross Country Hall of Fame in 2000, this fund awards a scholarship to a member of the Boys Cross Country team at SPASH.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin Inc.

Gifts to this fund have helped support the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program in Portage County since 1998.

Chester & Viola Biga Memorial Fund

A donor advised fund that was opened in 2004.

Frederick & Patrice Boehm Family Fund

This donor advised fund has been making charitable distributions since 2004.

Boston School Forest

Since 2001, this fund has helped to develop, maintain and support the activities of the Boston School Forest for the benefit of the Stevens Point Area Public Schools.

Boys & Girls Club of Portage County Endowment

This fund has supported youth development activities within Portage County since 2006.

Dale"Doc" Brown Memorial Fund

This donor advised fund has supported veterans activities since 2002.

Business Park Trail Fund

Begun in 2010 by Travel Guard, distributions from the fund will support the development of a pedestrian/cycling trail in the Stevens Point Business Park.

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Ward & Ethel Cable Family Fund

This donor advised fund was started in 1998 by the children of Ethel to honor their mother on her 93rd birthday. Funds support organizations, projects and activities in Portage County.

Camp Hope Endowment Fund

This fund, established in 2005, provides support for Camp Hope.  Camp Hope provides a camp experience for children and teens after the death of a loved one.     

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CAP Services' Endowment

Started in 2000, this fund supports the programs of CAP Services, Inc.

Central Wisconsin Children's Museum Endowment Fund

This fund has supported the operations, exhibits and programs of the Children’s Museum since 2006.

Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra

Established in 1999, gifts to this fund have supported the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra.

Greg Chelcun Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Stevens Point Area Education Association Foundation has established this scholarship in memory of Greg Chelcun, an educator who passed away earlier this year. The scholarship will be awarded to a SPASH senior pursuing a Theatre Arts degree, or in alternate years, an outstanding math student.

William Cherek Fund

This fund has been providing scholarships to eligible students at Rosholt High School since 2003.

Community First Bank Scholarship Fund

Since 2002, this fund provides four year scholarships to graduating seniors from SPASH and Pacelli High Schools.

MISSION FUND

Community Fund

Allows the Foundation's Grants Committee to meet the most compelling needs in Portage County in any given year.

Community Industries Corporation, Inc.

Since 2005, this fund has helped Community Industries meet its mission of helping people with disabilities.     To learn more... Click Here

Community Stadium Fund

Established in 2008, this fund will develop and maintain the Community Stadium at Goerke Park.

Cook Family Scholarship Fund

This fund has offered a scholarship to a graduating senior from SPASH since 2006.

Donald & Cheryl Copps Fund

This donor advised fund was started in 1999.

Croft Family Fund

This donor advised fund has provided ongoing support for the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra, the Women’s Fund of Portage County, the Riverfront Arts Center, and the Green Circle since 2007.

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Laura Davies Memorial Scholarship Fund

Started in 1997, this fund honors the memory of Laura and offers scholarships to students who spent their elementary years at McDill School.

Steven Doudna Memorial Fund

This fund was established in 2000 to honor the memory of Steven.

Downtown Historic Streetlight Fund

Established in 2006, this fund provides for private financial support for the City’s historic Downtown Streetlight project.

Downtown Mural Fund

Established in 2004, this fund supports the development of historic murals in downtown Stevens Point.

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MISSION FUND

Education Fund

Started in 2007, this fund helps meet K-12 educational needs in the public schools of Portage County.

Eichmann Family Fund

This fund has supported the camp and camp programs of the Stevens Point Area YMCA since 2004.

MISSION FUND

Environment Fund

Started in 1997, the fund promotes and supports environmental projects in Portage County and adjacent counties when those projects impact the quality of life of Portage County residents.

Ethiopian Sustainable Food Project

Established in 2009, gifts to the fund support efforts to stabilize the food supply in Ethiopia. Current efforts are focused on better yield, storage and dehydration of potatoes.

Heidi Evenson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Since 1982, this fund has awarded a scholarship to a graduating senior who participated in the SPASH gymnastics program.

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Fat Boy Golf Scholarship Fund

Since 2006, this fund has provided scholarships to SPASH/Pacelli golf team members.

Dan Favor Memorial Art Fund

This fund has honored the memory of the late Dan Favor since 2000.

Charles F. Fernandez Center for Alternative Learning

Since 2004, this fund has met the unfounded needs of the Alternative Learning Center in Stevens Point.

Vince & Mary Fonti Sr. Family Fund

A donor advised fund established in 1999.

Frank's Fund

A donor advised fund established in 1997.

Peter Friedrich Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in memory of Peter in 2007, this fund provides scholarships for students with learning/physical disabilities.

Friends of 2713

Since 1998 this fund has supported the restoration and maintenance of Steam Engine 2713, the tender and caboose.

Friends of 90FM

Established in 2002, this fund supports the operation of the UWSP radio station and provides an annual scholarship to a student employee of the radio station.

Friends of Stevens Point Area Athletics Fund

Distributions from the fund will support the promotion and furtherance of amateur athletics and fostering amateur athletic competition in the area surrounding Stevens Point, Wisconsin through educational, charitable, and other means of support.

Friends of the Children Fund-The Power of Mentoring

Established in 2008, this fund helps struggling readers close their reading gaps.

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General Federation of Women's Club

Stevens Point Women's Club

Established in 2007, this donor advised fund will support various non-profit and charitable projects in Portage County.

Gepetto Fund

This donor advised fund was established in 1998 to support community and human development needs in Portage County.

Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin

Established in 1997, this fund supports local goodwill services which create opportunities for people with special needs to achieve full participation in the community.

Green Circle Endowment Fund

Since 1998, this fund has supported the development and maintenance of the Green Circle Trail.     To learn more... Click Here

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Happy Trails Bike Tour

Established in 2002, this fund supports the maintenance and programming needs of Portage County’s off road trail systems.

Geraldine E. Hartford Estate

This donor's will designated in 2002 that these monies be used for educational, charitable and environmental purposes for the benefit of residents of Waushara County.

LeRoy & Phyllis Heiser Basketball Scholarship

Started in 2002, this fund provides an annual scholarship to a graduating senior and varsity basketball player from SPASH.

MISSION FUND

Helping People Fund - (Fund One)

This fund has been helping the needy, hungry and underprivileged in Portage County since 1988.

Humane Society of Portage County Endowment Fund

Created in 2010, the fund supports the mission and ongoing needs of the Humane Society of Portage County, Inc.

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Iber Health Education Scholarship Fund

Honoring the memory of area physician, Dr. Frank Iber, this fund has provided scholarships to students pursuing degrees in health-related areas since the 1980’s.

Ilten Family Fund

Created in 2006, this fund supports the Stevens Point City Band Endowment and Valparaiso University’s unrestricted fund.

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Judge Robert Jenkins Memorial Fund

Honoring the late Judge Robert Jenkins, this fund provides scholarships to Portage County residents seeking post-secondary degrees in law, conservation and music, and distributes funds for other charitable purposes.

Lettie Jensen Community Center Fund

Established in 2008, the fund supports the operation of the Lettie Jensen Community Center in Amherst.

Win & Nora Jensen Scholarship

Established in 2002, this fund provides scholarships to students attending church affiliated schools of higher education.

Fern M. Johnson Nursing Scholarship

Since 2005, this fund has supported non-traditional residents in their sophomore, junior or senior years of nursing school.

John R. Jones Scholarship Fund

Established in 2008, this fund awards a scholarship to a Wild Rose High School graduate who is continuing their education in an agricultural related field.

Dr. Richard B. & Mary Lou Judy Family Fund

Established in 2007, this donor advised fund supports various charitable programs.

Juniper Art Guild Fund

Established in 2010, The Juniper Art Guild Fund supports the Guild which is an art incubator which supports emerging artists with disabilities and without.

Jury Family Fund

This donor advised fund supports various charities and programs that are important to the family.

Justice Works Endowment Fund

Started in 2005, this fund provides for the human needs of those involved with the justice system to assist them with the restoration of productive and purposeful lives.

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David (Skip) & Karen Karl Family Fund

Started in 2003, this donor advised fund gifts to various charitable projects and organizations.

Katz Family Memorial Fund

This donor advised fund has been funding charitable projects and activities since 1999.

Mary Rose & Lawrence Joseph Kedrowski Fund

This donor advised fund has been supporting various charitable organizations and projects since 2005.

Keystone Fund

Established in 1999, this fund supports the ongoing operation of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin.  When distributions are not needed to support the Community Foundation, they are allocated to the unrestricted Community Fund.

Kids Are Special Here Playground Endowment Fund

Established in 2005, this fund provides funds for the maintenance of the KASH playground in Meade Park in Stevens Point.

Kiwanis Club of Wild Rose, Inc. Fund

Established in 2007, this fund supports the youth and families in the Wild Rose area, and supports cultural and artistic events to enrich the Wild Rose community as a whole.

Jim Kocha Memorial Scholarship Fund

Started in 2010 in memory of longtime teacher Jim Kocha, the fund offers scholarships to graduation seniors at SPASH.

Koziol Family Fund

This donor advised fund has supported various charitable projects and organizations since 2002.

L

Living Trees Memorial Fund

Since 1988, this fund provides opportunities for honoring/memorializing others with trees planted in Stevens Point parks.

M

Ma-kah Water For All Fund

Established in 2010, this fund builds pump wells to provide clean drinking water for organizations and villages in Cameroon, West Africa.

Mae Fund

Since 2002, this donor advised fund has supported the Community Fund and the Women’s Fund of Portage County.

Main Street Historical Enhancement Fund

Established in 2004, this fund enhances and expands the historical, cultural and human interactive opportunities in downtown Stevens Point.

Dave Marie Family Dominica Educational Fund

Since 2002, this donor advised fund has provided general support for Saint Mary’s Academy in Dominica, scholarships for students attending the school, and other charitable and educational interests of the donors.

May Family Fund

This donor advised fund was started in 2006.

Millennium Fund

Started in 2000 to celebrate the turn of the century, principal and earnings from the fund will be held until 2100, and then distributed in its entirety to support charitable activities in Portage County.

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Newman University Parish

Started in 2008, this fund supports and assists in providing ministry opportunities to Catholic students attending the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

North New Hope Lutheran Church

Since 2001, this fund supports the ongoing operation of the church, and provides scholarships to members seeking higher education.

Jill & John Norton Scholarship Fund

Established in 2005, this fund provides a scholarship to a SPASH senior seeking higher education.

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Mike Olson Cross Country Scholarship Fund

Since 2006, this fund has provided a scholarship to a SPASH senior member of the Girls Cross Country team.

Operation Bootstrap Endowment Fund

Started in 2007, this fund provides for the ongoing needs of Operation Bootstrap in Portage County.

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Parent Project Fund

The Parent Project is a nationally recognized program that helps parents with difficult or out-of-control adolescents, and provides character building lessons for teens. Classes are held for parents and teens in Portage and Waushara Counties.
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Peters Family Fund

A donor advised fund established in 1999.

Planned Giving for Portage County

Started in 2004, this fund supports charitable planned giving educational activities for participating non-profit organizations in Portage County.
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Portage County Historical Society Fund

Since 2006, this fund has supported the activities and management of the Portage County Historical Society.

Portage County Historical Society Rising Star Mill

Since 2007, this fund supports the management and activities of the Rising Star Mill facility in Nelsonville, WI.

Portage County Historical Society-Rosholt House Fund

Started in 2008, this fund will support the preservation and maintenance of the J.G. Rosholt House in the Village of Rosholt.

Portage County Historical Society-Beth Israel Synagogue

Started in 2008, this fund supports the maintenance of the Beth Israel Synagogue.

Portage County Literacy Council Endowment

Started in 2006, this fund provides program support for the Portage County Literacy Council

Portage County Public Library Endowment Fund

Established in 2001, this fund supports the operation and mission of the Portage County Public Library. The fund was started with generous gifts from the Schultz, Houlihan, Boyer, Walther and Burke families.

Portage County Transition Advisory Council

Begun in 2010, the fund supports activities and programs that help students with disabilities transition into the community after high school.

Portage County Wildlife Fund

The fund supports projects which promote hunting, fishing and wildlife conservation in Portage County, and offers scholarships to College of Natural Resources students at UWSP.

Portesi Fund for Catholic Education

Since 1999, this fund provides support for the Stevens Point Area Catholic System.

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Reading First

Established in 2001, this fund supports community efforts that promote the value of reading to children, families and adults in Portage County.

REF = Rosholt Education Foundation

Fund established date marked w/ * reflects date the fund became a Foundation managed fund.

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REF - Charles A. Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1998, this fund provides a scholarship to a current or past Rosholt HS graduate attending at least a two-year program at a college, university or technical college.

REF - Marie Colrud Gunther Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2002, this fund provides a scholarship to the graduating valedictorian of the Rosholt HS planning to attend at least a two-year program in higher education.

REF - Community First Bank Scholarship

Since 2002, this fund has provided scholarships for up to four years to graduates of Rosholt HS.

REF - Henry Flees-Scott Eiden Memorial Scholarship

Since 2002, this fund has provided a scholarship to a Rosholt HS senior attending at least a two-year program in the agricultural field.

REF - Friends of Education Scholarship

Established in 2003, this fund provides a scholarship to a Rosholt HS senior attending an institution of higher education.

REF - General Fund/Scholarship/Grant Fund

Since 1998, this fund has provided a scholarship to a Rosholt High School senior planning to attend at least a two-year program at a college, university or technical college; to provide educational grants; or provide administrative support to the REF.

REF - Sammy Jo Kurdydyk Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2007, this fund provides a scholarship to a Rosholt HS graduating senior planning to attend a college, university or technical college.

REF - Ruth Nelson Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2002, this fund provides a scholarship to a Rosholt HS senior pursuing a degree with an emphasis in business.

REF - Bonnie R. Rombalski Memorial Scholarship

This fund has provided a scholarship to a Rosholt HS senior planning to attend an institution of higher education since 2005.

REF - Rosholt Lions & Sandy Becker Memorial Scholarship

Since 2005, this fund has provided a scholarship to a current or past graduate of Rosholt HS pursuing a four-year degree in elementary education.

REF - Vernon & Frieda Rosholt Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2000, this fund provides a scholarship to a Rosholt HS senior pursuing a degree with an emphasis in business.

REF - Helen M. Scheidt Memorial Scholarship

Since 1996, this fund has provided a scholarship to a Rosholt HS senior enrolling in a four –year education related program at a college or university.

REF - Track & Field Fund

Since 2007, this fund provides support for the maintenance of the track and field and stadium at Rosholt HS.

REF - Jacob Zick Memorial Scholarship

Established in memory of Jake, the fund will award a scholarship to a graduate of Rosholt High School.  To learn more... Click Here

George Roman Baseball Scholarship

Since 2005, this fund has provided a scholarship to a graduating senior of the SPASH baseball team.

Malcolm & Margaret Rosholt Scholarship Fund

Established in 1994, this fund provides a scholarship to a graduating senior from Rosholt High School.

Vernon & Frieda Rosholt Family Fund

Established in 1999, this fund provides a scholarship to a Rosholt HS senior pursuing a degree with an emphasis in business.

Rotary Club Pre-School Fund

Established in 2008, this fund provides for the remodeling and expansion of the Gotita de Amor Pre-School in Esteli, Nicaragua.

Aaron G. Rothmann Memorial Fund

Since 1999, this donor advised fund has funded projects in Portage County which most closely meet the mission of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin.

Rusek Family Fund

Established in 2003, this donor advised fund has funded projects and organizations in Portage County which most closely meet the mission of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin.

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St. Martin's Church Maintenance Fund

Established in 2009, this fund is to be used for the repair, maintenance and upkeep of the former St. Martin's Church, grounds and appurtenances.

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church

Established in 2008, this fund provides support for the church in Stevens Point.

St. Paul's United Methodist Church Angel Endowment Fund

Started in 2008 to provide "Legacy" support for the church.

Schierl Endowment Fund

Established in 2006, this donor advised fund helps broaden the human experience and understanding through environmental design, travel, health enhancement and artistic expression initiatives.

Kenneth & Linda Schmidt Family Fund

This donor advised fund was established in 2000.

Richard & Myrna Schneider Family Fund aka Schneider Family Fund

Established in 2004, this donor advised fund provides scholarships to UWSP students, funds speakers in public affairs, arts and sciences, purchases art work for public places, and provides professional development scholarships/grants to UWSP Art and History faculty.

Scott Schultz Memorial Fund

Since 2001, this fund provides a scholarship to a Portage County student who serves his/her community through volunteer work, organizational leadership or other service related activities.

Moerke-Butcher Sense of Place Fund

A donor advised fund started in 2006.

Robert & Ann Shannon Family Fund

Started in 1998, this donor advised fund encourages community development and supports charitable and educational activities in communities of interest.

Skyward, Inc. Fund

Established in 2003, this fund provides charitable gifts back to Portage County through the Community Grants Committee of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin.

Cheri Smith Scholarship Fund

Established in 2007, this donor advised fund provides scholarships to UWSP juniors or seniors majoring in business administration and/or economics.

Steve Smith Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund offers help to UWSP students with physical disabilities, and was started by Steve Smith, a resident and UWSP student who was paralyzed in a cycling accident in 2008.  Friends and cyclists came to Steve’s aid after his accident and it speaks volumes about Steve’s strength of character that he now wants to help students in similar situations.

Dirk P. Sorenson Scholarship Fund

Since 2001, this fund has provided a scholarship to a member of the SPASH wrestling team.

SPAEAF = Stevens Point Area Education Association Foundation

Fund established date marked w/ * reflects date the fund became a Foundation managed fund.

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Stevens Point Area Education Association Foundation

Established in 1988, this donor advised fund provides scholarships and promotes educational community programs in the Stevens Point Area Public School District.

SPAEAF Dave Amdahl "PANTHER" Wrestling Scholarship Fund

Established in 2000, this donor advised fund provides a scholarship to a member of the SPASH wrestling team.

SPAEAF Richard Lee Biga II Memorial Fund

Since 2003, this donor advised fund provides scholarships for outstanding student achievement in technical education/building construction.

SPAEAF Family & Consumer Education/TLS Scholarship

Since 1999, this donor advised fund provides scholarships to worthy students in consumer education and teen living skills.

SPAEAF Elaine Ginsbach Memorial Fund

Since 2005, this donor advised fund provides scholarships to graduates of SPASH, Plum City, WI or Elmwood, WI.

SPAEAF LauraLee and Brian K. Johnson Fine Arts Award

Established in 1998, this donor advised fund awards scholarships to SPASH students excelling in the areas of vocal music, instrumental music, theater and drama, visual arts and creative writing.

SPAEAF Sheila Kokkeler Scholarship Fund

Since 2002, this donor advised fund awards scholarships to SPASH students who excel in music or science.

SPAEAF Loveless/Markelz Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in 1993, this donor advised fund provides scholarships to worthy students from SPASH or the surrounding area.

SPAEAF Music Department

Since 1999, this donor advised fund provides scholarships for outstanding achievements in music.

SPAEAF Mary J Podoll Memorial Fund

Since 2001, this donor advised fund helps support the SPASH Band Program.

SPAEAF Schwartz Family Scholarship Fund

Established in 2002, this donor advised fund provides scholarships to SPASH graduates planning to attend a technical college.

SPAEAF Science Department Award Fund

Since 1996, this donor advised fund recognizes outstanding achievement in science by SPASH students.

SPAEAF Stevens Point Area Retired Teachers Association

Since 2005, this donor advised fund provides scholarships to worthy students from SPASH.

SPAEAF Sadie C.Uihlein Scholarship Fund

Established in 1999, this donor advised fund provides scholarships to worthy family and consumer education students.

SPAEAF Jon Vollendorf Girls Basketball Scholarship

Since 2003, this donor advised fund provides scholarships to SPASH Girls Basketball players for outstanding talent, leadership and character.

Spoerl Family Memorial Fund

Established in 2008, this donor advised fund directs annual allocations to Portage County projects that most closely mirror the mission of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin.

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church

Established in 2008, this fund provides support for the church in Stevens Point.

St. Paul's United Methodist Church Angel Endowment Fund

Started in 2008 to provide "Legacy" support for the church.

Stevens Point Air Show Fund

Established in 2009, the fund sponsors the Stevens Point Air Show which promotes aviation activities, education and camaraderie for aviation enthusiasts.

Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Since 2008, this fund helps support the operation and programs of the Bureau.

Stevens Point Area Public Schools Education Enrichment Fund

Started in 2003, this donor advised fund provides funding for special initiatives that could not be funded through the regular school budget.

Stevens Point City Band

Established in 1998, this fund provides operational support for the City Band.

Stevens Point Junior Woman's Club

This fund has supported various organizations or projects that improve and enrich the lives of women and children in Portage County since 2006.

Stevens Point Rotary Club

Established in 2002, this fund provides scholarships and other charitable and educational endeavors of the club.

Stevens Point Sculpture Park Fund

Opened in 2010, the fund will develop and preserve the Sculpture Park on the north side of Stevens Point for future generations.  To learn more... Click Here

Stevens Point Skate Park Fund

Started in 2006, this fund provides for the development of a skate park in Stevens Point.

Stevens Point Wrestling Booster Club

Established in 2008, this fund originally supported the operations of the Panther (SPASH) wrestling program. Then in 2009 they changed the name to Stevens Point Wrestling Booster Club to expand the club to include other Stevens Point area students.

Lillian Stone Weisberg Native American Fund

Established in 2005, this fund promotes and enhances charitable and educational opportunities in Native American arts, history and culture.

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Team Schierl Companies Charitable Giving Fund

Established in 2010, distributions from the fund support the charitable giving initiatives of the Team Schierl Companies.

Thailand Project (The Thailand Project)

The fund supports the efforts of "The Thailand Project: Higher Education as Humanitarian Aid" which fights STATELESSNESS: the root cause of extreme poverty, child labor, child prostitution, and human trafficking.  To learn more... Click Here

Mary Thurmaier Foreign Language Scholarship

Established in 2007, this fund provides a scholarship to a SPASH senior with a background and interest in foreign languages.

Tomorrow River Fund

Started in 2004, this fund provides scholarships to residents of the Tomorrow River School District.

Tomorrow River Scholarship Fund

Started in 2008, this fund provides scholarships to residents of the Tomorrow River School District.

Tooth Fairy Fund

Established in 2002, this fund supports extenuating dental needs, especially orthodontics, of children  on Badger Care or Medicaid.

Tim Turner Scholarship Fund

Established in 2002, this fund provides a scholarship for a senior at Almond Bancroft High School who is a person of strong character.

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United Circle of Caring

Established in 2001, this fund supports the ongoing operation of the United Way of Portage County, Inc.

United Circle of Caring Endowment

Since 2007, this fund helps support the programs and mission of the United Way of Portage County, Inc.

Upward Bound Program Fund - Stevens Point

Since 2008, this fund supports the Upward Bound Program at UWSP.

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Veteran's Memorial Restoration Fund

Established in 2007, this fund will rebuild the memorial in Veteran’s Park in Stevens Point.

Virgin Spur Fund

Stared in 2009, this donor advised fund will support environmental projects and issues in Portage County.

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John Wandrey Memorial Scholarship Fund

Since 2006, this fund provides a scholarship to a Portage County High School senior planning to attend an institution of higher education.

Ryan Wanta Memorial Fund

Established in 2001, this fund supports programs and projects in Central Wisconsin which identify, prevent or treat problems associated with child abuse and/or "shaken baby syndrome”.

WEF = Wautoma Education Foundation

Fund established date marked w/ * reflects date the fund became a Foundation managed fund.

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WEF - Jeffrey Badura Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in 1999, this donor advised fund provides scholarships to graduates of Wautoma High School.

WEF - Edna B. Collins Scholarship Fund

Since 2003, this donor advised fund provides scholarships to graduates of Wautoma High School pursuing a degree in business.

WEF - Vernon Grosenick Scholarship Fund

Established in 2003, this donor advised fund provides scholarships to graduates of Wautoma High School pursuing a degree from a technical college.

WEF - Ann G. Haley Scholarship Fund

Established in 2009, this donor advised fund offers scholarships to graduates of Wautoma High School pursuing a degree in the medical field.

WEF - Iva Jane Heller Memorial Scholarship Fund

Since 1983, this donor advised fund has offered scholarships to graduates of Wautoma High School pursuing a degree in business.

WEF - Inwald & Anna Songe Scholarship Fund

Established in 1987, this donor advised fund has awarded scholarships to graduates of Wautoma High School.

MISSION FUND

Wellness Fund

Established in 2005, this fund supports wellness educational efforts and programming in Portage County.

Wesley Foundation

Established in 2007, this fund supports the mission of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Stevens Point.

Wild Rose Patterson Memorial Library Fund

Established in 2007, this fund supports and enhances the Patterson Memorial Library in Wild Rose, WI.

Marvin Wimmer Memorial Fund

Established in 1991, this fund supports programs and needs for the elderly in Portage County.

Wildlife Preservation Fund

Started in 2005, this fund supports wildlife education and/or habitat preservation.

Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association Fund

Started in 2009, this fund supports the ongoing operation and activities of the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association.

Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners of the Americas Fund

Started in 2008, this fund supports the activities and administration of Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners of the Americas, Inc.

Terri Witt Memorial Fund

Established in 2005, this fund provides materials and for the general needs of the underprivileged students at McDill School in Stevens Point.

The Women's Fund of Portage County

Established in 1999, this fund supports programs that develop the full potential of women and children.

WoodTrust-Bell Family Advised Fund

Started in 2007, this donor advised fund supports youth programs, needy and dependent families, health care and the arts.

Worzalla Fountain Memorial  Fund

Established in 2001, this fund assists with the maintenance and operation of the Worzalla Fountain in McGlachlin Memorial Park.

Joe Wozniak Memorial Scholarship Fund

Since 2008, this fund provides scholarships to Portage County residents attending a technical college.

WR = Wild Rose

Fund established date marked w/ * reflects date the fund became a Foundation managed fund.

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WR - Jerry Apps Scholarship Fund

Established in 2008, this fund provides scholarships to Wild Rose High School students who have made positive contributions to publishing endeavors.

WR - Mary Humphrey Scholarship Fund

Established in 2008, this fund provides scholarships to graduates of Wild Rose High School.

WR - Murty Trust Scholarship Fund

Established in 2008, this fund provides scholarships to graduates of Wild Rose High School.

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Susan M. Zywicki Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in 1999, this fund provides scholarships to graduating seniors from SPASH.