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We broke a 2022 record! We recently closed our fourth competitive grant program of the year, and awarded more than any other quarterly round of 2022! Approximately $470,000 was awarded […]

On November 29 every act of generosity counts GivingTuesday will be recognized on November 29 this year. It is always the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. The […]

We’ve been steadily improving our grantmaking program over the years, and are committed to making grant decisions through an equity lens. We’d love to share what we’ve implemented so far, and hear from you about how we can do better.

The Borton Construction Scholarship Fund was established by the founders of Borton Construction, Paul and Melissa Borsheim, in 2008 to support continued education in construction-related fields such as engineering, drafting, design, or other trade areas.

The Global Awareness Classroom Grant is now accepting applications until October 15. All K-12 educators in La Crosse County are invited to apply!

For over 120 years, La Crosse County Historical Society has worked to spread knowledge of the history of La Crosse County, and their museums are professional, impressive, and engaging. Read to learn how LCF grants have supported them through a move and the pandemic.

Addressing the benefits of endowment funds In times of such need I’ve been noticing a growing skepticism around endowments. Before I start addressing some of the concerns, let me first […]

Announcing seven new funds added this summer Seven new funds were recently established by donors and approved by our board of directors. Please join us in welcoming them to the […]

We have big grant news to share! Our third competitive grant round of the year closed July 15 bringing in over $500,000 of requests from local nonprofits. Our grant committee […]

Wayne and Joan Spieker Wojciechowski Memorial Fund Wayne Wojciechowski established the Wayne and Joan Spieker Wojciechowski Memorial Fund in 2021 to honor the passing of his beloved wife, Joan. The […]