Pete Meronek Charitable Fund
To fulfill the charitable wishes of Pete Meronek.
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Peter C. Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is in memory of Peter Zimmerman and will award scholarships to Portage County residents pursuing a degree in education from UWSP.
Peter Friedrich Memorial Fund
This scholarship was created in the spring of 2008 in the memory of Peter and will be awarded to a Portage County resident who meets the scholarship application criteria. A documented physical / learning disability is one of the criteria.
Peters Family Fund
To meet the charitable goals of the family.
Plover River Crossing Trail Project Fund
To support the fundraising efforts, development, construction and maintenance of the Plover River Crossing Trail.
Point Area Single Track Association (PASTA) Fund
To promote and develop mountain biking trails, facilities, and opportunities at Standing Rocks County Park and the greater Stevens Point Area.
Point Bock Run Scholarship
This scholarship fund provides annual scholarships to Portage County graduating seniors (One Male / One Female) who participated in cross country and/or on the track team as a distance runner and are pursuing a post-secondary degree.
Point in Common Fund
Distributions from the fund will be used to promote and deliver programming to the Stevens Point area community on expanding individual’s potential through innovative teaching techniques and technology.
Portage County Historical Society Beth Israel Synagogue Fund
To provide support for the maintenance of the Portage County Historical Society Beth Israel Synagogue.
Portage County Historical Society Endowment Fund
To support the mission and operations of the Portage County Historical Society. The mission of the Portage County Historical Society is to tell the stories of Portage County through education and preservation.
Portage County Historical Society Firehouse #2
To provide support for the operation and maintenance the Portage County Historical Society Firehouse #2 in Stevens Point.
Portage County Historical Society Heritage Park Fund
To support the operation and maintenance of the Portage County Historical Society Heritage Park.
Portage County Historical Society Rising Star Mill Fund
To provide support for the operation and maintenance of the Portage County Historical Society Rising Star Mill facility in Nelsonville, WI.
Portage County Historical Society Wendell Nelson Collections, Research & Publishing Fund
To provide support to the Portage County Historical Society for the publishing of books, categorize collections including computers and archival supplies, and researching the history related to Portage County.
Portage County Historical Society Winn Rothman Fund
Distributions from the fund shall be used to encourage research in the local history of Portage County and of Stevens Point, Wisconsin through an award that is made to any individual, student, organization, or group who fulfills the research standards.
Portage County Literacy Council Endowment Fund
The mission of the Portage County Literacy Council is to help adults that live and/or work in Portage County develop the basic math and English literacy skills necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency and community integration.
The purpose of this fund is to provide program support for the Portage County Literacy Council.
Portage County Public Library Founders Fund
The mission of the Portage County Library is to enrich our community by connecting people and offering free and equal opportunity for lifelong learning and enjoyment.
The purpose of this fund is to support the ongoing needs of the Portage County Public Library.
Portage County Restorative Justice Fund
To support Portage County charitable work that foster restorative justice efforts that focus on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community at large.
Portage County Wildlife Fund
To provide grants to the UWSP College of Natural Resources for student scholarships and to fund projects which promote hunting, fishing and wildlife conservation in Portage County.
Prairie Chicken Project Fund
To promote and support projects that advocate or improve Greater Prairie Chicken or grassland habitat in Central Wisconsin.
R.J. Rathjen Geo-History Fund
To provide geo-history opportunities to the Wautoma Area School District.
Rause Family Fund
To honor Darlene Rause’s love for her community and the people in it.
Ray and Susan Kaercher Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarships to Portage County residents. Scholarships may be renewed for a total of 4 years for students meeting eligibility requirements. Special consideration for minority students and first-generation college students.
REF-Charles A. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide a scholarship to a current or past graduate of Rosholt High School attending at least a two-year program at a college, university or technical college.
REF-Friends of Education Scholarship Fund
To provide a scholarship to a Rosholt High School graduating senior planning to attend an institution of higher education.