Portage County Historical Society Heritage Park Fund

February 29, 2012 - Stevens Point - The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin welcomes the Portage County Historical Society Heritage Park Fund to its family of funds. A charter agreement was recently signed to establish this new fund at the Community Foundation

Portage County Historical Society Heritage Park Fund
“Distributions from the fund will be used to operate and maintain the Heritage Park for Portage County residents.” said Terry Rothmann, Executive Director.

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Hearing Loops for Public Places Fund

“The purpose of the fund is to improve the quality of life for hearing impaired people through the installation of telecoil loop technology in Portage County venues. A telecoil loop was recently installed in the Pineries Room at the Public Library.” said Terry Rothmann, Executive Director.

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Community Foundation Seeks Volunteers

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is seeking community volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors and on its Administration, Marketing, Finance Grant and Scholarship Committees beginning July 1, 2012. Interested persons should send a brief resume and cover letter indicating on which committee(s) they are interested in serving before February 29, 2012 to:

Terry Rothmann, Executive Director
P.O. Box 968
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Email to: Terry@cfcwi.org

Questions regarding committee responsibilities and meeting dates should be directed to the Foundation office at (715) 342-4454. Interested persons should visit the Foundation’s website at www.cfcwi.org to learn more about what the Foundation does in the communities it serves.

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Living Legacy Circle Renamed

The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin at its December meeting voted unanimously to rename the Living Legacy Circle to the Heinz Living Legacy Circle, in memory of the late Arthur E. Heinz who left his estate of nearly $4 million to the Foundation.

“The Foundation has been the recipient of many memorial and estate gifts, both large and small, since its inception in 1982. But Art’s gift is different. The size of the gift significantly increases the Foundation’s ability to meet its mission and give back to the community, the effect of which will be felt for many, many years. The Board felt it appropriate that the impact of Art’s gift be memorialized by adding his name to the Living Legacy Circle.” said Terry Rothmann, Executive Director.

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Arthur E. Heinz Charitable Fund

The fund was created from the estate of the late Art Heinz, and distributions from the fund will be used by the Foundation to meet its mission of helping people, enhancing education, enriching arts & culture, contributing to wellness and improving wellness. “Art’s gift will significantly increase the Foundation’s capacity to meet our mission. We are humbled by Art’s gift and his love for our community. ” said Terry Rothmann, Executive Director.

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Women's Fund of Portage County Announces Grant Applications

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Women’s Fund of Portage County Now Accepting 2012 Grant Applications
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On February 1, the Women’s Fund of Portage County will begin accepting 2012 grant applications. Grants are awarded to qualified organizations and projects that foster opportunities for Portage County women and children. Applications are due to the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin by March 1, 2012. Grant materials may be downloaded from the Foundation’s website at http://www.cfcwi.org/about/women-in-philanthropy.html. Applicants may also request materials or direct any questions to the Community Foundation office at 715-342-4454 or email foundation@cfcwi.org.

Grant recipients will be announced at the Women’s Fund annual spring luncheon, being held on May 11, 2012, at the Stevens Point Country Club.

In 2011, a total of $19,200 was awarded to the following agencies: Portage County Dressed to Work Association, CAP Services Skills Enhancement Program, Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum, Portage County Health and Human Services Cribs for Kids, Financial Wellness of Portage County, Healthy Smiles for Portage County, Wisconsin Interfaith Needs Response, UW-Stevens Point scholarships, Busy Bees Daycare, Community Partners at SPASH, Operation Bootstrap Energy Assistance, and Wisconsin Bookworms.

Please consider a tax-free donation to ensure the success of this annual effort to help women and children in our community. All contributions should be directed to the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin at PO Box 968, Stevens Point, WI 54481.

The Women’s Fund of Portage County is a collaborative initiative of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, Saint Michael’s Foundation and the Stevens Point Area YMCA Foundation.

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Frank’s Fund Makes Gift When the Need is Greatest

Executive Director Terry Rothmann is shown presenting a $30,000 check to Roseann DeBot of Operation Bootstrap in the attached photograph. The gift arrived just before Christmas when many area families are struggling with shelter, heat and food needs.

“We are so pleased to be able to help area families in need, especially at this time of the year,” Rothmann said. The gift was made from the Frank’s Fund maintained at the Community Foundation by area philanthropists who wish to remain anonymous.

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C.O.L.L.E.G.E. Scholarship

Scholarship Opportunity –

Do you know a Portage County resident wanting to further his or her education beyond high school? If so, we need your help.

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin has a new scholarship called C.O.L.L.E.G.E. – Creating Opportunity for Local Learners to Explore Greater Education. Once $25,000 is invested in this fund, we can offer one $1,000 scholarship. At $50,000 we can offer two $1,000 scholarships. And so on.

Applicants for this new scholarship will be asked to demonstrate community involvement/volunteerism and financial need.

The Community Foundation hopes to be able to grant one scholarship this coming spring. Your gift of any amount can be given to the C.O.L.L.E.G.E. fund. Checks can be sent to P. O. Box 968, Stevens Point. Or go online to our website at www.cfcwi.org to make a credit card gift.

With rising tuition costs, scholarships are more critical than ever. Can you help us make a difference in the level of education of a worthy resident?

Employer Matching Gifts

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin seeks to provide people of all means an opportunity to make lasting gifts to their community. Founded in 1982, the Community Foundation receives gifts all year long from individuals and companies. These monies are then invested, allowing us to give back to our community forever. This is in contrast with other agency campaigns that collect money once a year for annual charitable expenditures.

Donors should keep in mind that many employers match employee gifts, effectively doubling a personal donation. Matching employers in our area include Abbott Labs, AIG, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Figi’s, Nationwide Insurance, Sentry Insurance, and
Wal-Mart. Sentry employees and retirees should visit the Foundation’s website at www.cfcwi.org and click on the Sentry logo to see the list of Foundation funds that Sentry will match.

Community Foundation Announces 2012 Scholarship Applications

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is accepting scholarship applications from area students who will be furthering their post-secondary education next fall. The Community Foundation currently has over 120 scholarship funds to support educational endeavors. Each scholarship follows a set of criteria established by the fund representative. Scholarships are available for students who excel academically, artistically, athletically and simply who have a desire to further their education. As each fund is different, the Foundation encourages applications from all interested students. Funds are available to support graduates from all area high schools as well as college students furthering their education.

The Community Foundation annually distributes approximately $127,000 through its family of scholarship funds. Scholarship awards are announced each June. An application is required. The deadline for all 2012 scholarship applications is March 1, 2012.

Scholarship applications can be downloaded from the Foundation’s website at www.cfcwi.org. Parents and students are encouraged to contact the Foundation or your school’s guidance counselors for more information on the various scholarships available to graduating seniors.

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