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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 allow the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin to meet the most compelling needs in our service area through grant awards.

The Connection Co. Educate + Advocate Scholarship Fund

To provide scholarships to individuals passionate about empowering, educating, and advocating for people with disabilities.

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.

Trzebiatowski Endowment Fund

To fulfill the charitable wishes of the Trzebiatowski family.

Twin Lakes Public Access Road Fund

Distributions from the fund will be made directly to the landowner of record pursuant to annual requests from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the maintenance of roads on the 13,732-acre Twin Lakes Property in Iron County to protect the property and foster sustainable forestry and provide enhanced recreational access in perpetuity.

Vernon and Frieda Rosholt Family Fund

To support charitable activities in the Village of Rosholt.

Village of Almond Residential Improvement Fund

To support the Village of Almond, Wisconsin to address distressed residential properties within the village.

Vince & Mary Fonti Sr. Family Fund

To meet charitable needs in the community as determined by the family.

Virgin Spur Fund

The fund will be used to support environmental issues and projects in Portage County.

Ward & Ethel Cable Family Fund

To support organizations, projects and activities in Portage County in honor of their mother.

WEF-Ann G. Haley Scholarship Fund

Provide an annual scholarship to a Wautoma High School graduate pursuing a degree in a medical related field.

WEF-Edna B. Collins Scholarship Fund

Provide a scholarship to a Wautoma High School graduate who is attending a two or four-year institution of higher learning and pursuing a degree in a business related field.

WEF-Inwald & Anna Songe Scholarship Fund

To fund four scholarships annually to graduates of Wautoma High School attending a four-year institution of higher education. Students attending a two-year school and then transferring to a four-year school may also be eligible.

WEF-Jeffrey Badura Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award an annual scholarship to a graduate of Wautoma High School who best demonstrates and exemplifies the qualities and commitment that Jeffrey Badura had to interscholastic athletic competition and extra-curricular activities.

Wellness Mission Fund of Portage County

To provide support for proactive health and wellness educational efforts and/or health and wellness programming in Portage County.

William Cherek Charitable Fund

To meet the charitable giving wishes of William Cherek.

William Cherek Scholarship Fund

To provide scholarships for eligible graduating seniors of Rosholt High School and Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School.

William G. Schierl & Sarena L. Melotte Charitable Giving Fund

To broaden human experience and understanding through environmental design, travel, health enhancement initiatives, creativity and the arts. The fund provides support for the following:

  • Development and advancement of Art, Culture, Creativity & Entrepreneurship
  • Architecture, Historical Preservation/Restoration and Public Landscapes/Gardens
  • Personal & Public Health Enhancement
  • Non-tuition based Scholarships to Enrich and Expand Life Experiences and Skills mainly through Travel and the Arts
  • Operational Support for Organizations closely aligned with the Mission of the Community Foundation of Portage County.

Win & Nora Jensen Scholarship Fund

With a desire to give back to the people who helped to make their dental practice a success, the late Nora and Dr. Win Jensen established the Win and Nora Jensen Scholarship Fund. In addition to the family’s involvement in Win’s dental practice, steadfast faith in their church was a guiding influence in their daily lives. This scholarship is open to a Portage County resident who is attending a church affiliated and supported school of higher education. Four years is the maximum number of years for eligibility of this scholarship.

Wisconsin League of Musky Anglers Fund

Distributions from the fund will support activities of the League and for fish stocking and/or habitat maintenance of muskellunge on the Wisconsin River.

Women’s Fund of Portage County Endowment

To provide support for issues that are important to the women of Portage County.

Women’s Fund Operational Fund

Ensures the Women’s Fund can reach more donors to fulfill its mission.