ECCF Adds New Socially Responsible Investment Portfolio Posted on June 7, 2018 by support Many current and potential ECCF donors care as deeply about doing good with their investments as they do about doing good through granting. We’re pleased to announce that ECCF has a new Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Portfolio to meet the needs of those donors. This option will be in addition to our current Diversified Portfolios held by Orgel Wealth Management. The new SRI portfolio will focus on climate change, health and well-being, inclusion, resource management, and safety and security. This portfolio wasn’t selected lightly. The Investment Committee sent out request for… Read More »
Record-Breaking Grant Total to be Awarded at ECCF Annual Meeting Posted on June 6, 2018 by support 5% may not sound like a lot, but this increase in the Eau Claire Community Foundation’s grant distribution—up from 4% in honor of the foundation’s 20th anniversary—has resulted in a record-breaking $181,931 in grant support for local nonprofits. These grants will have an incredible impact on the community, including helping homeless families find the stable housing they desperately need. “Sheltering homeless families with children is important,” said Kelly Christianson, Executive Director of Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley, “but the way to end homelessness is to get people into homes.… Read More »
2018 Golden Apple Awards Posted on April 6, 2018 by support Second row, from left: Brad Sommer, Stacy Wisse, Keith Haugen in honor of his wife Katie, Kari Holloway, Holly Larson, Dave Reidt, Lars Long, Amy Daw, Beth Mule. Front row, from left: Heather Hernandez, Linda Brown, Deb Schretenthaler, Michelle Hrudka, Celena Smith-Reuter, Angie Nelson, Cathy Steidl, Melissa Greer, Amy CarlsonSather, Sarah Loback, Barb Redman. The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation hosted its third annual Golden Apple Awards banquet on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Wild Ridge & Mill Run Golf Course. The ceremony was emceed and… Read More »
The 2017 ECCF Annual Report Has Arrived! Posted on March 30, 2018 by support Celebrate ECCF's 20th anniversary with us by reading this special edition of our Annual Report! You can click the link below to find: Funds both current and new Grants disbursed in 2017 Donors to ECCF and the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Spotlight profiles of fund holders and grantees Women's Giving Circle 10th anniversary highlights And much more! Read More »
Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation Announces New Scholarships Posted on March 14, 2018 by support The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation (a supporting organization of ECCF) is excited to announce two new scholarships available as of March 2018. The Caravan Scholarship was established by two donors in celebration of the music programs at Memorial High School and throughout the Eau Claire Area School District. They pay tribute to the exceptional experience that their children, and countless others, have had with the music programs in Eau Claire. The $500 scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Memorial High School who participated in band all four years… Read More »
The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation’s 2017 Annual Report Posted on March 4, 2018 by support The Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation is pleased to share its beautiful new Annual Report. This report had previously been part of ECCF's Annual Report, but now ECPSF has its own publication. You can click the link below to learn about ECPSF's great work in supporting Eau Claire area students. Want to learn more about ECPSF or donate to a fund? Click here to visit their website! Read More »
Women’s Giving Circle Announces 2018 Circle Advisory Team Posted on January 20, 2018 by support The Women’s Giving Circle, a fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation, has announced its Circle Advisory Team for 2018. In order to join the Women’s Giving Circle, members contribute at least $250.00 a year. Part of their contribution supports grants to local nonprofit organizations that run programs benefiting women and/or children. The other portion of the contribution is used to build an endowment at the Eau Claire Community Foundation for future grants. Anyone—male or female—can join the Women’s Giving Circle. People ages 39 and under are encouraged to take… Read More »
Jim Pinter Receives Leadership Award at the ECCF Autumn Social Posted on September 19, 2017 by support Jim Pinter (bottom center), shown here with his family, received a Leadership Award at ECCF's 2017 Autumn Social. Jim Pinter's many achievements and lasting impact on the Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF) were recognized when he received a Leadership Award at ECCF's Autumn Social on September 18, 2017. As members of the Society of Founders (SOF), Jim and his wife Kathy were instrumental in creating ECCF; without the dollars they and the other SOF members so generously contributed , ECCF couldn't have opened its doors. But… Read More »
Ida B. Fischer Scholarship Fund Featured in the Leader-Telegram Posted on September 14, 2017 by support Ida B. Fischer The Leader-Telegram recently featured this beautiful love story of Ida and Larry Fischer. Larry established a new fund at the Foundation in memory of his wife. The Ida B. Fischer Scholarship Fund will support scholarships for School District of Altoona alumni planning to attend the Chippewa Valley Technical College in the fields of business or accounting. CLICK HERE TO READ IDA AND LARRY'S STORY CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE IDA B. FISCHER SCHOLARSHIP FUND Read More »
Draper Hills Financial Literacy Endowment Creates a Model for Philanthropic Support of Public Education Posted on September 8, 2017 by support Dr. Carter Hill presents a $25,000 grant to the School District of Loyal so it can launch a new Financial Literacy program. On Friday, September 8, 2017, School District of Loyal Superintendent Cale Jackson officially accepted a $25,000 grant from the Draper Hills Financial Literacy Endowment, which was established by Dr. Eldon Hill. This grant will not only fund a new Financial Literacy program for Loyal students, but could inspire similar collaboration between philanthropists and public schools in the future. The Draper Hills Financial Literacy Endowment is… Read More »
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