Become a part of a giving community.

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.

FROM THE DIRECTOR

Sue Bornick, Executive Director

Donors give for many different reasons: to address important social needs, out of a sense of moral obligation, to give back to society, or because someone asked them to. Many give simply because it feels good! Yet, even as they're writing their checks, donors are often skeptical about whether their gifts will mean anything in the grand scheme of things. I assure you that yes, your gifts do indeed make a difference no matter whether how large or how small.

Read Sue's Message from the Director

Volunteer Needed

The Eau Claire Community Foundation is seeking volunteers for its Communication Committee. This committee meets monthly at the Foundation office to advise the staff and plan communications activities such as the newsletter, annual report, website, and other marketing tools. If you are interested in serving the community as a member, please contact Sue Bornick, Executive Director, at 715-552-3801, or by email at suebornick@eccommunityfoundation.org.

APPLY FOR A GRANT

Applications for 2010 grants can be downloaded and are due 5:00 PM February 8, 2010.
Download the Program Grant Application.
Download the Asset Purchase or Improvement Grant Application.

The 2009 grant report forms are due June 1, 2010 for all businesses that recieve grants in the 2009 calendar year in order for your organization to remain in good standing with the Eau Claire Community Foundation for future granting.
Download the 2009 Grant Report Form.

ANNOUNCING A NEW FUND

The Eau Claire Community Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Elk Mound High School Alumni Scholarship Fund, which has the purpose of providing a yearly scholarship opportunity to graduating students of Elk Mound
High School. The recipients, who will be chosen each year by the Alumni Selection Committee, will receive $1000 and $500 scholarships for a four year and a two year college program respectively.
The Alumni Committee has achieved the $10,000 minimum for their Endowment Fund quickly. As an added incentive, a $10,000 matching contribution was offered by a
fellow alumnus. The fund accepts charitable contributions from area citizens,
businesses and organizations through the Eau Claire Community Foundation; all contributions are tax deductible.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERGENERATIONAL PHILANTHROPY

The O'Halloran family had always had an interest
in supporting what makes Eau Claire a great place
to live. After visiting with a friend who had begun a
donor advised fund with the Eau Claire Community
Foundation, Mike and Marty decided to begin their
own family fund. They share, "We like involving our
whole family so we can all learn about philanthropy
together. A family fund is a wonderful way to
engage our family in supporting Eau Claire in a way
that reflects our charitable interests."

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.