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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You can give now or later, start your own fund or contribute to an existing fund.
Ways to GiveGrant Story: The Center 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection
Feeling safe and included
Everyone seeks to feel valued and understood in their community. For LGBTQ+ members, The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection is that place to feel appreciated. Staff and volunteers serve 11 rural counties in 3 states: [...]
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Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Development to begin at Viterbo this fall
Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Development program revived by LCF and Viterbo!
In our continued efforts to help La Crosse area nonprofits succeed in meeting their missions, La Crosse Community Foundation is delighted to partner with Viterbo [...]
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Spring Grants Awarded!
Announcing the grants awarded this spring!
The LCF board met this week and approved eight grant requests submitted for the April 15 deadline.
A total of $245,595 was awarded from the $448,095 requested. We are so grateful for all of those who [...]
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Our donors are catalysts for good today, and for generations to come.
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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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