Serving Our Community
What isLa Crosse Community Foundation?
A grantmaking organization that manages endowed charitable funds established by individuals, families and nonprofits to support causes they care about both now and in perpetuity.
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Explore our 200+ funds supporting a wide array of La Crosse area needs.
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Ways to GiveGrant Story: Gateway Area Council BSA – Shifting plans not values
A mission to withstand the test of time
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Just as the rest of [...]
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Scott Henke Memorial Fund for the Care and Shelter of Animals
Honoring a life that loved his furry friends
The Scott Henke Memorial Fund for the Care and Shelter of Animals was established by his father Paul and sister Nicole following Scott's passing in 2016. The fund is designated to support the care of [...]
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Zielke Baseball Grant Now Open!
Baseball grant due
January 15
In 2000, the Corrine Zielke Fund was established by a bequest from Corrine to start a baseball grant program at LCF. Grants support baseball projects and programs in La Crosse County. Grant applications to support [...]
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See All StoriesGrant Story: A community of healthier smiles
A story worth smiling about As we look back on the past year and half, it has often felt hard to find things to smile about. Thanks to Scenic Bluffs Dental Clinic opening in September of 2020 there are many more reasons for our community members to smile. An identified gap in local dental care […]
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