We strengthen the Eau Claire community by offering donors opportunities to establish charitable legacies by making grants, and by serving as a catalyst to address community needs. We are widely recognized in the area as the leading community resource promoting philanthropy, collaboration, innovation, and endowment building.View frequently asked questions.
Announcement of 2011 Grant Application Deadline
The Eau Claire Community Foundation will begin accepting grant applications Tuesday, January 3, 2011 . Completed applications are due Friday, March 10, 2011, at 5:00p.m. Go to the "Apply for a Grant" page to find links for downloading application forms.
Opportunities to learn about the Foundation grant process and the applications are scheduled for:
Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 10:30a.m.-noon
Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 2:00-3:30p.m.
Thursday, February 3, 2011, 4:00-5:30p.m.
Contact Lorraine Henning, Grants Coordinator, grants@eccommunityfoundation.org or 715-552-3801 if you plan to attend one of these sessions.
The community foundation idea is simple: Anyone may use it to give something back to the community. Assets that you donate to the foundation create one of several types of funds to support your charitable goals. You can also donate directly to our Community Fund. Grants from our Community Fund assist the immediate needs in the greater Eau Claire area.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 | 4:30 PM - 6 PM | Chippewa Valley Museum
Women's Giving Circle Annual Fall Meeting. Ken Frazier, Director, General Library, UW-Madison, will share a presentation about the history of local women and philanthropy. Members will vote on the recommendations for grants for 2010. Call 715-552-3801 for information
TOP THREE REASONS TO DONATE
For Good— We offer a tax advantageous, low cost charitable vehicle that preserves donor intent and maximizes donor involvement in selecting charities.
For Eau Claire— We provide a simple way to fulfill multiple charitable interests that meet a broad range of ever-changing community needs by promoting philanthropic collaboration and innovation.
For Ever— We help individuals and families create personalized lasting legacies by building endowment funds that grow and benefit the community forever.
"The Foundation is a way to contribute to the future. I grew up in Eau Claire, earned my living in Eau Claire, and want to give back to the community that has been so good to me."
~Tom Grewe, ECCF Donor
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