Say Gay Scholarship
To provide a scholarship to a student from the Stevens Point Area School District or Pacelli that are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Giving
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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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Scott Schultz Memorial Fund
This scholarship was established in 2008 by the family and friends of Scott Schultz, a true community servant. At various times in his short life, he served on the county board, the school board, the community park board and many other community/university committees. He served as Mayor of Stevens Point for seven years in the 1990’s, then worked in the UWSP Alumni and Foundation offices, before becoming Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Portage County. With his sudden death at the age of 51, it was felt that a scholarship in his name to a worthy student who shared his sense of community service would be the most fitting tribute.
Seramur Park Endowment Fund
To provide deferred maintenance funds for Seramur Park in Stevens Point.
Shari A. Laskowski Charitable Fund
To support the charitable wishes of Shari Laskowski.
Sharon Flugaur Memorial Fund
To honor the memory of Sharon Flugaur.
Sisters of St. Joseph – Third Order of St. Francis Fund
The purpose of the fund is to support the mission and programs of the religious organization of the Sisters of St. Joseph – Third Order to St. Francis.
Mission: Dedication to Jesus Christ involves us, Sisters of St. Joseph, Third Order of St. Francis, intimately with His liberating and reconciling mission — to make God more deeply known and loved and in so doing draw all persons to fuller and freer life. Together with all our sisters and brothers who strive for a more just world, we undertake those activities which will promote the material and spiritual development of the human family.
Skyward, Inc. Fund
To provide grants to projects in Portage County that most closely meet the mission of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin.
SPAEA-Greg Chelcun Memorial Scholarship Fund
To recognize SPASH seniors pursuing a Theatre Arts degree, or an outstanding high school math student.
SPAEA-Jon Vollendorf Girls Basketball Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarships to SPASH Girls Basketball player(s) for outstanding talent, leadership and character.
SPAEA-LeRoy & Phyllis Heiser Basketball Scholarship Fund
To provide a minimum of one $500 scholarship annually to a graduating senior from the boy’s or girl’s varsity basketball program at SPASH planning to attend an institution of higher education.
SPAEA-Music Department Scholarship Fund
To provide awards for outstanding achievements in music and programs that promote excellence in music may be considered for awards.
SPAEA-Richard Lee Biga II Memorial Fund
To provide awards for outstanding student achievement in the area of Technical Education/Building Construction.
SPAEA-Sadie C. Uihlein Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarships to worthy Family and Consumer Science students.
SPAEA-Schwartz Family Scholarship Fund
To provide a scholarship for graduating seniors planning to attend a technical college.
SPAEA-Science Department Award Fund
To recognize outstanding achievement in Science by SPASH students.
SPAEA-Sheila Kokkeler Scholarship Fund
To provide a scholarship annually to a SPASH senior in either Music or Science, preferably in alternating years.
SPAEA-Stevens Point Area Education Association Fund
To support the community served by the Stevens Point Area Public School District by promoting educational community programs, serving community needs within the district, and providing scholarships for qualified students.
SPASH Alumni Legacy Fund
This fund will support the charitable wishes of the SPASH Alumni.
SPASH Girls Soccer Club Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund will award a $500 scholarship annually to a SPASH graduating senior who participated on the SPASH Girls Soccer Team.
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.
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.