Community Funds
A Community Fund is a charitable component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. It allows individuals and groups to contribute time and money toward the betterment of a specific community. Each has a volunteer advisory board comprised of community members that encourage the growth of the fund and oversees distributions in the form of grants based on community projects, programs and other changing needs.

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Donor Advised Fund
A donor retains the right during his or her lifetime, or during the lifetime(s) of other advisors(s) named by the donor, to recommend grants to specific agencies and institutions or to specific program fields. The donor may consult with the Foundation's experienced program staff about community needs, programs and agencies. Grant distributions and investment management are handled by the Foundation.

Designated Fund
Allows you to support the good work of a specific nonprofit organization. Because it’s given through the Community Foundation, your gift provides the organization you select not only funding, but planned giving and investment management services and the power of endowment.

Field of Interest Fund
Allows the donor to target their gift to address needs in an important area of community life such as at-risk youth, the elderly, arts or whatever you may choose. The gift is directional yet flexible enough to adjust to diversifying community needs over time.

Women's Fund
Provides a permanently endowed source of funding to non-profit agencies that serve the needs of women and girls in Southern Wisconsin. It's purpose is to provide hands on grant making and leadership through volunteer opportunities for fund donors. You are invited to contribute to the Women's Fund and help improve the quality of life for our entire community creating hope for a better tomorrow!