Spoerl Family Memorial Fund
Annual distributions from the fund will be directed toward Portage County projects the that most closely meet the mission of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin.
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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.
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St. Martin’s Church Maintenance Fund
The purpose of this fund is to support the repair, maintenance, and upkeep of the former St. Martin’s Church.
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Angel Endowment Fund
The mission of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world and cultivate faith together in our community.
The purpose of this fund is to provide Legacy support for St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Stanley G. & Marlies I. Acker Family Fund
To meet the charitable wishes of the Stanley G. & Marlies I. Acker Family.
Stanley G. & Marlies I. Acker Scholarship Fund
To broaden the educational opportunities for students in the Wautoma Area School District who have good integrity, are responsible, and are loyal to their parents and county.
Steffen Family Scholarship Fund
To award an annual scholarship to a graduating senior or a recent graduate (within 2 years) from a Waushara County High School that is studying criminal justice, fire services or library sciences. Preference will be given to students graduating from Wild Rose High School.
Stevens Point Area Public Schools Education Enrichment Fund
An independent endowment fund dedicated to sustaining and extending the excellence of Stevens Point Area Public Schools by raising private voluntary contributions and disbursing grants from the fund throughout the district. The Fund’s focus is on providing dollars for special initiatives that could not be funded, or funded at a meaningful scale, through the regular school budget.
Stevens Point Area Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Fund
To offer Scholarships to Portage County residents attending a two-year or four-year technical college or university in the field of education.
Stevens Point City Band Fund
To support the needs and operations of the Stevens Point City Band.
Stevens Point Elks Lodge 641 – Charities Inc. Scholarship Fund
This fund will provide scholarships to Portage County students going into a Skilled Trades Program.
Stevens Point Festival of the Arts
Distributions from the fund will be used to promote the Arts by encouraging Art awareness, supporting working Artists and contributing to local Art Education.
Stevens Point Junior Woman’s Club Fund
To support various organizations and/or projects which improve and enrich the lives of women and children in Portage County. The following areas are the focus of the fund:
- Arts: Support arts opportunities for the enrichment of our community.
- Conservation: Support natural resources preservation, conservation, education and community beautification programs.
- Education: Support education venues to promote lifelong learning for all ages.
- International Affairs: Support programs that foster our community’s understanding of diverse peoples and cultures.
- Public Affairs: Support citizenship and community public safety programs.
- Home Life: Support women and children’s health and wellness programs.
Stevens Point Rotary Club Fund
To provide scholarships to students attending a Portage County High School or will be attending a Portage County post-secondary educational institute, with preference to students active in either Rotaract or Interact Clubs.
Stevens Point Sculpture Park Fund
To develop and preserve the Stevens Point Sculpture Park for future generations.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness Coalition of Portage County
The mission of the coalition is to prevent suicide in Portage County by providing hope, creating awareness and facilitating change in the community to support mental health.
Susan M. Zywicki Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is open to any SPASH senior who plans to attend UWSP or Mid-state Technical College.
Team Schierl Companies Charitable Giving Fund
Distributions from the fund support the charitable giving of the associates and friends of Team Schierl Companies.
Terri Witt Memorial Fund
To provide materials, and for the general needs of underprivileged students at McDill School.
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Grant Fund
To address the most compelling needs which benefit the residents of our entire service area. The fund achieves this by awarding grants to organizations through a competitive process.
The Community Mission Fund of Portage County
To address the most compelling needs which benefit the residents of Portage County. The fund achieves this by awarding grants to organizations through a competitive process.
The Connection Co. Educate + Advocate Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarships to individuals passionate about empowering, educating, and advocating for people with disabilities.
The Organ Trail Movie Fund
To secure funding to produce a movie that inspires kidney and other organ donations.
Tim Turner Scholarship Fund
This fund was created to provide a scholarship to a graduating senior from a Portage County high school entering the medical field who is, above all else, a person of strong character, like the generous man for whom this fund is named.
Timbertop Camp Fund
To support the mission and operations of the Timbertop Camp. The mission of the Timebertop Camp is to provide summer camp experience for youth with learning disabilities.
Trzebiatowski Endowment Fund
To fulfill the charitable wishes of the Trzebiatowski family.