Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin

09/07/2026

Our office will be closed today in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to serving you during normal office hours on Tuesday from 8:30 - 4:00 PM.

09/04/2026

The Community Foundation and United Way of Portage County proudly support Mid-State Technical College’s masterclass in nonprofit leadership. The Community Foundation is offering scholarships up until the first class on September 10th. Please contact Sarah E. Ross at [email protected] for more information.

The Nonprofit Leadership Institute is a series of seminars suitable for members of all levels of nonprofit organizations. Designed for staff, executives, board members of nonprofits, and community members interested in board service, this course will provide the foundations for managing and operating effective nonprofits.

09/03/2026

Join the Women's Fund 100 Strong event on September 23 for a morning of connection, learning, and collective giving as we explore one of Portage County's most pressing community needs: affordable housing. Joined by guests from Central Wisconsin Community Land Trust. Please RSVP by September 18th. Learn more below!

Join the Women's Fund 100 Strong event on September 23 for a morning of connection, learning, and collective giving as we explore one of Portage County's most pressing community needs: affordable housing. Joined by guests from Central Wisconsin Community Land Trust. Please RSVP by September 18th.

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
The Commons Community Nonprofit Center
2801 Hoover Road Stevens Point, WI 54481

RSVP or give here: https://cfcwi.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=7193

What is the Women's Fund 100 Strong event?
Imagine 100 women and allies coming together, each contributing $100 (or any amount meaningful to you), to create over $10,000 in grants for local nonprofits addressing the issues that matter to women in our community.

We hope to see you there!

09/01/2026

The Visionary Grant cycle is now open through September 30.

Visionary Grants support our nonprofit partners in implementing and embedding innovative solutions, helping them take their next best step in Portage and/or Waushara counties.

To learn more, visit cfcwi.org/visionary-grants/.

08/31/2026

Our Voices of Impact series continues on September 14 with John Harry from the Portage County Historical Society!

During this session, attendees will learn more about the last few years of transformation within the Portage County Historical Society, how those changes are shaping their future planning, and how the organization is reimagining what a local historical society can look like, and what it can do, for its community.

Come hear how the Portage County Historical Society is evolving its role, embracing new possibilities, and creating meaningful impact for the people and communities it serves through their organizational endowment fund.

Event Details
Date: September 14, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Location Options:
Zoom (virtual attendance)
In-Person: The Commons Nonprofit Center, The Atrium, 2801 Hoover Road, Stevens Point (live viewing with opportunities to network)e encourage you to bring your lunch if you are attending in-person.

RSVP here: https://cfcwi.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=696

08/29/2026

We're grateful for partners like Food + Farm Exploration Center for hosting August's monthly nonprofit meet-up! These meet-ups are a great reminder of the importance of having a strong and connected community.

Our next meet-up on September 16th is hosted by the Central Wisconsin Children's Museum! We hope you can join us.

08/28/2026

Mark your calendar: The Community Foundation is hosting two Visionary Grant Informational sessions. One is a open house for Waushara County nonprofits in-person on September 15 from 11:30 AM to 1 PM at the Wautoma Public Library.

The second open house will be virtual, for both Portage and Waushara counties, on September 16 from 9:00 - 10:30 AM. The link is below, with no registration needed: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86760709333?pwd=2mTlaCm8jwsygKZaeZeyDHTw8eAHfm.1

Drop in to learn about multi-year funding and partnership opportunities for nonprofit organizations, no registration needed. Bring your questions!

08/27/2026

Our fall newsletter is being delivered to email inboxes tomorrow!

The latest newsletter is packed with grant notifications, upcoming events, quarterly news, and more. Want to make sure you receive it? Join our mailing list today by filling out this short form: https://tinyurl.com/EmailCFCWI

08/26/2026

On Monday, August 24, the community was invited to join Door2Dreams for its groundbreaking ceremony. The event marked the beginning of construction on the Berard Gathering Lodge and the start of an exciting new phase for the Door2Dreams project.

Founded by parents, professionals, and self-advocates, Door2Dreams, Inc. is a Wisconsin nonprofit dedicated to helping adults with IDD live, work, and thrive. Through its work to expand independent housing options and build stronger community connections, Door2Dreams is creating new opportunities for individuals and families across the region.

Door2Dreams maintains this Special Project fund with the Community Foundation, helping provide additional support as the organization works toward bringing its vision for independent housing to life.

The Berard Gathering Lodge will serve as the first building in an amazing future neighborhood designed to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This groundbreaking represents more than the start of construction; it marks an important step toward creating greater independence, connection, and opportunity within our community.

08/25/2026

Happy 1st work anniversary, Beth! We're so happy to have you on the team. Thank you for all you do!