REF-General Fund
To provide grants to teachers in the Rosholt School District at the discretion of the Rosholt Education Fund Committee.
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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REF-Ken & Helen Scheidt Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide a scholarship to a Rosholt High School senior enrolling in a four-year education-related program at a college or university.
REF-Malcolm & Margaret Rosholt Scholarship Fund
Established in 1994 by journalist, author and historian Malcolm Rosholt and his wife Margaret, a teacher and librarian, this scholarship provides an annual scholarship to assist a graduating senior from Rosholt High School attending an institution of higher learning.
REF-Marie Colrud Gunther Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide a scholarship to the valedictorian of the graduating class of Rosholt High School planning to attend at least a two-year program at a college, university or technical school.
REF-Rosholt Clinic Scholarship
To provide a scholarship to a Rosholt High School graduate enrolling in a college, university or graduate program. Preference will be given to students pursing a degree in the medical field.
REF-Ruth Nelson Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide a scholarship to a Rosholt High School graduating senior or alumnus enrolling in a university or technical school to pursue a degree in a business-related field, including but not limited to business administration, management, marketing, accounting, finance, economics or business agriculture. Preference for graduating seniors but may be awarded to a Rosholt alumnus currently enrolled in a university or technical school.
REF-Sammy Jo Kurdydyk Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide a $1,000 scholarship annually to a Rosholt High School senior enrolling at a college, university or technical college until the fund is depleted.
REF-Shaw Family Natural Resources Fund
To provide a scholarship to a graduate of Rosholt High School attending a four-year accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Natural Resources, Conservation, or Environmental Studies.
REF-Vernon & Frieda Rosholt Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide a scholarship to a Rosholt High School graduating senior or alumnus enrolling in a university or technical school to pursue a degree in a business-related field, including but not limited to business administration, management, marketing, accounting, finance, economics or business agriculture. Preference for graduating seniors but may be awarded to Rosholt alumnus currently enrolled in a university or technical school.
Richard & Myrna Schneider Family Fund (aka Schneider Family Fund)
Funds may go to any one of the following: Speaker in public affairs, arts or sciences; Purchases deemed suitable by donor/advisor in support of public affairs, arts and sciences, i.e. purchases of art work for public places; or Professional development scholarships/grants for UWSP Art and History faculty, such as professional seminars, workshops, etc. or the promotion of faculty-student relations (ala Danforth association).
Robert & Ann Shannon Family Fund
To encourage community development and support charitable and educational activities in communities of interest.
Robert C. & Barbara J. Friedrich Family Fund
The Robert C. & Barbara J. Friedrich Family Fund purpose is to support the charitable wishes of the Friedrich Family.
Ron Worzalla Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to Central Wisconsin Students that honor the legacy of Ron Worzalla, a self-taught, life-long farmer.
Rosholt Fair Grounds Building Project Fund
The purpose of this fund is to support charitable fundraising efforts to construct a showcase building on the Portage County Fairgrounds in Rosholt, Wisconsin. The building will serve as a community educational space dedicated to agricultural learning, youth development, and public engagement.
Rotary Club of Greater Portage County Refugee Sponsorship Fund
This fund will support the Rotary Club of Greater Portage County’s effort to meet the needs of refugee and immigrant families settling in Portage County.
Rotary Club of Greater Portage County Service Fund
To assist the Rotary Club of Greater Portage County to support local and global projects.
Rotary of Greater Portage County Project Fund
To assist the Rotary Club of Greater Portage County to support local and global charitable projects.
Rudnick Family Charitable Fund
To fulfill the charitable goals of Jennifer & Paul Rudnick and their family, directing resources toward the communities, causes, and initiatives that matter most to them.
Rusek Family Fund
To fund projects and organizations in Portage County that most closely meet the mission of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin.
Russell Phillips Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarships to residents of Portage County pursing a degree in agriculture, forestry, or conservation at colleges or universities in Wisconsin.
Ryan Wanta Memorial Fund
The Ryan Wanta Memorial Scholarship Fund is available to Portage County residents interested in pursuing a degree in Education, Child Care or Early Childhood Education or already enrolled in an Education, Child Care or Early Childhood Education program.
Sacred Heart Church Beautification Project Fund
Funds are to be used for an addition of an attached canopied drop off and related building, grounds and appurtenances at the current handicapped elevator at the SW Corner of Sacred Heart Church, 7375 Church Street, Custer, WI 54423
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.
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.