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Disaster philanthropy brings out the best…and worst in humanity In the aftermath of the heart-wrenching wildfires that tore through Lahaina, we’ve witnessed the outpouring of love, support, and a global […]

This quarter’s grant cycle was HOT! It’s inspiring to see the incredible, creative, and generous service in the La Crosse area. We are continually in awe of what happens in […]

Nonprofit programing versus nonprofit overhead Before donating to charity, many donors want to know what portion of their donation the nonprofit will spend on programs versus overhead. Programs meaning actual […]

Support your favorite charities with ONE donation What if, with just one donation, you could support all your favorite charities? A donor advised fund allows you to do just that! […]

The La Crosse Community Foundation is excited to have Paige Hageman as our new fellow for the upcoming year, joining us through the Community Engaged Fellowships initiative at the University […]

The La Crosse Community Foundation has appointed a new senior donor services coordinator. Megan Pierce will fill the role, serving as the primary stewardship advisor for the foundation. In the […]

Matching funds can boost support Three community organizations today announced the BIPOC Mental Health Scholarship Fund to encourage people of color to pursue graduate degrees in mental health counseling. Established […]

This was an exciting quarter for competitive grants as we awarded $237,133 to 24 local nonprofit organizations! As always, we send a HUGE thank you to our generous donors and […]

Interest in equitable grantmaking increasing The world of philanthropy has been undergoing a transformative shift in recent years, with an increasing emphasis on equitable grantmaking practices that prioritize long-term impact […]

La Crosse Community Foundation and Viterbo University partner to provide Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Development Balancing the demands of community needs and limited resources can leave nonprofits unsure how to […]