At the Community Foundation, we manage over 300 funds dedicated to enhancing life in Portage and Waushara counties. We connect donors in Central Wisconsin with causes they care about most, driven by the belief that giving together invests in our communities for generations. If you’d like to support an existing fund, explore the options below to find one that matches your interests—or reach out to learn about personalized giving opportunities.
To offer an annual scholarship to Portage County residents pursuing a post-secondary degree in the field of education or communicative disorders. Special consideration given to a student studying special education.
The fund will award an annual scholarship to a Portage County graduating high school senior or nontraditional student pursuing a degree in a health care related field.
To provide assistance to programs supporting adults with Autism.
To provide grants to projects that are in line with AJ Zdroik’s life message, skills and character.
To support the mission and operations of the Aldo Leopold Audubon Society Chapter serving the following Wisconsin counties – Portage, Marathon, Waupaca, and Wood.
To support the mission and operations of the Almond Historical Society. The mission of the Almond Historical Society is to preserve, display, share, and educate others about local Wisconsin history.
To provide a scholarship to a SPASH or Pacelli graduating senior, Portage County non-traditional student, or a Portage County college graduate entering the UW School of Veterinary Sciences that demonstrates a strong record of community service.
This fund supports the activities and administration of Amvets (American Veterans), Post 1051 including the efforts to raise funds for VA Hospital Program Expansion, Works with local Veterans in Portage County to Improve and Safeguard the quality of life for them and their families, through leadership, advocacy, and services to boost morale. AMVETS fights for all who honorably served, are currently serving, in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves.
To support causes important to Andrea.
To support will support the charitable wishes of the Lucas Family.
Award a scholarship for up to four years to a graduating senior of the Almond-Bancroft High School seeking a degree from a four year college or university.
The purpose of this fund is to maintain Center programs, operations, and facility. The mission of the Annette & Dale Schuh Riverfront Arts Center is to support local and regional artists by providing exhibition opportunities.
A portion of the annual allocation from the fund, as determined by the Community Foundation in its sole discretion, will be directed to the organizations contained in Other Provisions. The balance of the annual allocation shall be distributed by the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin to meet its mission.
To enhance creativity, arts, and our cultural heritage for all to experience in Portage County. The fund achieves this by awarding grants to organizations through a competitive process.
To provide scholarships for students from Central Wisconsin pursuing a degree in nursing or physical assistant.
This fund was established by the estate of Barbara Anitra Schreiber to provide scholarships to graduates of Necedah High School.
This is a scholarship fund established by Barlow Enterprises for an employee of Bill’s Pizza who is or will be attending a school of higher education.
To support the charitable wishes of the Barnes Family.
The purpose of the fund is to support the mission and programs of Be Still, Inc. The mission of Be Still is to Serve, encourage, and inspire Church leaders; promoting growth in their relationships with God, their spouse, and support staff.
The fund will offer an annual scholarship to a graduating SPASH senior with financial need who plans to attend UWSP.
To support the charitable wishes of the Berens-Scribner American Legion Post 6 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
To support scholarships to Portage County non-traditional students who have been out of school for at least two years.
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin is to create and support one-to one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
The purpose of this fund is to support the mission and programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin, Inc.
Distributions from the fund will be used to maintain the health and fitness of the Pacelli Catholic School community.
Allocations from the fund will be used to meet the mission of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin.