2015 CF Annual Report

COMMUNITY 

IN ACTION 

2015 ANNUAL REPORT

INTRODUCTION 

WHERE VISION AND ACTION COME TOGETHER 

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Ours is a community in action because our donors are people 

of action, not only envisioning a vibrant, thriving community, 

but generously providing the means to achieve it. Open the pages 

of this report to read inspiring stories about the many ways our 

donors’ gifts have helped to shape our community in 2015. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

“VISION WITHOUT ACTION 

IS MERELY A DREAM… 

VISION WITH ACTION 

CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.” 

Legacy Society............................................................3 

Ways to Give.................................................................4 

Community Enhancement Funds 

and Grant Guidelines.............................................5 

Community Enhancement Grants........7-8 

Wausau • Marathon County 

Fund Donors......................................................... 9-10 

Donor Advised Funds..........................................15 

Regional Affiliate Funds................................... 16 

Scholarship Funds..........................................17-18 

Restricted Funds............................................19-20 

Project Funds & Donor Central..................21 

Financials.............................................................23-24 

Joel A. Barker 

COMMUNITY IN ACTION FEATURES 

myTEAM TRIUMPH...............................................6 

Samoset Boy Scouts Council........................11 

Village of Weston Kayak Launch................12 

Medical College of Wisconsin........................13 

Community Corner Clubhouse.................... 14 

Macdonald Foundation Work 

Ethic Scholarship.................................................... 18 

Central Wisconsin Children’s Theatre... 19 

Hmong Veterans Memorial Project........22 

D.C. Everest School District...........................25 

Dear Friends, 

What do you love most about the greater Wausau area? Many of the 

activities and opportunities that make this a vibrant “community in 

action” are made possible by you—our Foundation donors—and the 

organizations whose work is supported through your generosity. 

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life for those who live in, 

work in, and love north central Wisconsin. 

An extraordinary gift 

Our capacity to enrich life for present and future generations increased 

greatly in 2015 when we received the single largest gift in our 28-year 

history. It denotes the extraordinary level of trust and confidence 

donors have in the Foundation’s ability to be diligent stewards not 

only of your gifts, but also of your vision for a thriving, more livable 

community. We are truly honored. 

Weathering a challenging market 

Although market conditions this year have been challenging for 

investors, the Foundation has sought to maximize gains and minimize 

losses by adhering to the discipline of our diversified investment policy 

and by working closely with our investment management consulting 

firm. Our Investment Committee and board of directors remain vigilant 

in monitoring the assets that you entrust to us. 

Your gifts in action 

Since being established in 1987, your Community Foundation has 

invested more than $70 million back into the greater Wausau area 

through grants supporting the arts, health and human services, 

resource preservation, and education, including nearly $2.5 million in 

scholarships benefiting 2,200 students. 

We are pleased to report the following accomplishments in 2015: 

• Administered $45 million in assets 

• Received over $7 million in charitable gifts 

• Worked with donors to create 17 new funds 

• Administered a total of 359 funds 

• Invested nearly $4 million back into the communities we serve, 

including more than $250,000 in scholarships, and $400,000 in 

Community Enhancement Grants 

In the following pages we present our financial record and share 

some of our 2015 granting accomplishments. Thank you for making 

them possible! 

Sincerely, 

Jamie C. Schaefer 

Jean C. Tehan 

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Board of Directors/ 

Committees/Staff................................................ 26 

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Board President 

Jean C. Tehan 

Executive Director 

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN 

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LEGACY SOCIETY 

WAYS TO GIVE 

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GIVING BACK FOR A LIFE WELL-LIVED 

The Legacy Society recognizes and honors those who include the Community Foundation as a beneficiary 

of an executed estate planning document such as a will or life insurance policy. Many who become 

members of the Legacy Society say they choose to do so as a way of “giving back” and providing for the 

community where they have lived, worked, and raised their family. Becoming a member of our Legacy 

Society assures that your legacy is reflected according to your wishes, and often provides substantial 

estate tax savings for your family. 

Gordon & Arlene Backer 

Mark & Ann Bradley 

Patrick & Karrye Bradley 

Kerry & Cheryl Brimmer 

James Collison & Annaluna Karkar 

Edward & Lois Drott 

Arzelee Drown 

Robert & Joann Elbe 

D.J. & Mary Clare Freeman 

Don & Karen Grade 

David & Gwen Hegy 

Donald & Sally Hostvedt 

Keith Kocourek 

Robert Kumbera 

Bill & Kathy LaBrake 

Thomas & Barbara Lattimer 

David & Darlene Lee 

Carol Luedtke 

James & Susan Lundberg 

Tom & Jan Mack 

David & Carol Marquardt 

Dennis & Bonnie Mealy 

Daniel & Linda Meschefske 

Larry & Ann Meyer 

John & Susanne Michler 

Michael Moen 

Robert & Carol Monk 

Todd & Kerri Olson 

Duane & Joy Patterson 

Frederick & Linda Prehn 

Robert & Gerri Quirt 

Anthony J. & Geraldine M. Rein 

Glorian Reinke 

Tom & Phyllis Riiser 

Grace B. Schneider Family 

Ron Schubert 

Marvin & Ruth Schuette 

Eileen Goggins Schultz 

Ivan & Anna Stanko 

Chet Suski 

Bill & Jean Tehan 

Jerome Thiessen 

Michael & Elizabeth Tillisch 

Rose Marie Towle 

Patrick & Jeanne Wallschlaeger 

G. Lane & Linda Ware 

Brian & Patricia Wellmon 

Jane Wiley 

Legacy Hall of Fame 

Katherine H. Anderson 

Frank Bachhuber 

Carol R. Becker 

Folke & Jean Becker 

Raymond A. & Amella P. Beilke 

Norman Bradfish 

Elizabeth Bradley 

Leon & Alma Burger 

Dexter & Ruth Cihla 

Jerome R. Czerwinski 

Mark H. Dreyer 

Betty Thom Foster 

George L. Geisler 

David Jahnke 

EO & Laverne Johnson 

Bart & Patricia Kellnhauser 

Emma C. Larson 

Paul W. Luebke 

Caroline S. Mark 

Ewald Pagel 

Orville & Geraldine Peterson 

Edward Rahne 

Jerome A. Scheibl 

Duane & Patricia Smith 

Clarion G. & Irene B. Sternberg 

Lawrence & Jane Sternberg 

John & Doris Ullrich 

G. Lane Ware 

Remember to include your community in your estate plans. Talk with your professional advisor or 

contact our office to design a plan that works for you. 

YOU CHOOSE THE WAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin is a nonprofit, community corporation created 

by and for the people of this region. Founded in 1987, our mission is to enhance the quality of the greater 

Wausau area for present and future generations. We accomplish our mission by responsibly soliciting, 

managing, and distributing philanthropic assets created by charitable gifts and bequests. Most gifts 

received by the Foundation are endowed, meaning that the earnings generated are used to award grants. 

The principal remains untouched and continues to grow over time, providing a permanent resource for 

meeting local needs. We currently administer 359 funds. 

Choose the option that works best for you 

The Community Foundation offers a wide variety of giving and fund options to accommodate your unique 

financial circumstances, charitable goals, and tax and estate planning objectives. Whether you choose 

to establish a new fund or to direct your gift to an existing fund, our experienced staff is available to 

work with you and your professional advisors to design a charitable giving plan that meets your specific 

philanthropic goals. 

GIVING OPTIONS 

Outright Gifts of cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, 

or other assets are the easiest and most convenient 

way to donate. Your charitable gift qualifies for the 

maximum tax advantage allowed by law. 

Bequests by Will provide a number of ways to 

include the Community Foundation in your estate 

plans. You can designate a specific gift or a portion 

of your estate to your Community Foundation and, 

in some cases, receive a substantial reduction in 

federal gift and estate taxes. You can also name 

the Community Foundation as the recipient of 

dividends, or as the beneficiary of a new or existing 

life insurance policy. 

Charitable Gift Annuities allow you to make a gift 

of cash or property to your Community Foundation 

now, get immediate tax benefits, and ensure that 

you or the people you designate receive fixed 

quarterly or annual income payments for life. 

Charitable Remainder Trusts enable you to place 

cash or property in a trust that pays annual income 

to you, or another named beneficiary, for life. After 

your death, the remainder of the trust transfers 

to your Community Foundation and is placed into 

the charitable fund you have selected. You receive 

income tax benefits in the same year your trust is 

established. 

Charitable Lead Trusts enable you to place cash or 

property into a trust that pays a fixed amount to 

your Community Foundation for a specified number 

of years. Once this period ends, the assets held by 

the trust are transferred to the beneficiaries you 

name. In some cases, you receive a substantial 

reduction in federal gift and estate taxes. 

TYPES OF FUNDS 

Community Enhancement Funds have the greatest 

flexibility in responding to the community’s needs– 

today and in the future–through the awarding of 

grants for programs and projects that enhance the 

quality of life for everyone. 

Donor Advised Funds allow you to be actively 

involved in the grantmaking process by 

recommending charitable organizations to receive 

grants from the fund established in your name. 

Restricted Funds support a specific charitable 

organization or purpose. A nonprofit organization 

can use a restricted fund to build its endowment 

and enhance its ability to accept gifts of any size 

from various sources. 

Scholarship Funds allow you to determine 

the criteria students must meet to receive a 

scholarship in your name or in memory of a loved 

one. The Foundation handles all the administrative 

details for you. 

Field of Interest Funds address needs by awarding 

grants in a particular area of community life that 

you choose–such as the arts, education, health 

and human services, elderly needs, or resource 

preservation. 

Project Funds benefit a specific community 

fundraising effort within a defined time period. All 

donations go directly to meeting the needs of that 

particular project. 

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COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUNDS 

COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANTS 

GIFTS THAT ENSURE A VIBRANT FUTURE 

By establishing or contributing to a Community Enhancement Fund, you ensure that life in the community 

you love is as vibrant and fulfilling for generations to come as it is for us today. 

Your generosity, coupled with the Foundation’s prudent investment strategies, allows grants to be 

awarded in perpetuity from the earnings generated by your gift. Since the principle remains untouched, 

your gift becomes a permanent resource for the long-term good of the greater Wausau area. 

The Community Enhancement Funds listed below ensure that the donors’ names will forever be connected 

to the positive change they are making right here in Marathon County. 

Community Enhancement Funds currently administered 

Wausau •Marathon County Fund (1987) 

Nils Folke Jr. & Jean B. Becker Legacy Fund (2013) 

George L. Geisler Trust Fund (2005) 

Caroline S. Mark Legacy Fund (2005) 

Orville & Geraldine Peterson Family Trust Fund (2004) 

Marvin & Ruth (Rudie) Schuette Fund (2009) 

Clarion G. & Irene B. Sternberg Fund (2002) 

COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT GUIDELINES 

MYTEAM TRIUMPH-WISCONSIN NORTH CENTRAL REGION 

Helping disabled athletes triumph 

People with disabilities in our area now have a way to participate in 5K and 10K runs, marathons, and 

other races right along with other competitors. All it takes is the right equipment, which is available 

through myTEAM TRIUMPH (mTT)-Wisconsin North Central Region. Established in September 2015, it 

provides disabled “captains” with adaptive chairs to use free of charge for race-related activities. The 

chairs can be pushed by the captain’s team of mTT “angels” for runs, or attached to a bike for triathalon 

competitions. A raft, pulled by the “angels,” is used for the swim portion of a triathalon competion. 

Everyone wins! 

A $6,000 Community Enhancement Grant from the 

Caroline S. Mark Legacy Fund enabled the startup 

nonprofit organization to purchase a chair and raft, 

which already are having a significant impact. “Captains 

with disabilities no longer are limited to participating 

in only races for those with special needs,” explained 

Veronica Lyon, Wisconsin North Central Regional 

Director. “Captains who can articulate, tell us that 

competing in ‘regular’ races makes them forget about 

their disability for a while. Without the Foundation’s 

help, we would not be able to give our captains the race 

experience they long for and deserve.” Participating 

in races for the general public also promotes an 

atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding, 

enriching life for all participants. 

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MEETING COMMUNITY NEEDS 

Grants are awarded for innovative projects that enrich our community today and in the future. In 

reviewing grant applications, our Distributions Committee attempts to understand both the specific 

objectives of a request and the long-term benefits that will be derived by the community if the project 

is funded. Consideration is given primarily to those organizations that are tax-exempt under section 

501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code. Grant applications are reviewed quarterly. 

Response to myTEAM TRIUMPH-Wisconsin North Central Region has been greater than anticipated. 

“The need is there!” stressed Race Manager Heather Haupt. “Our goal for the first race this year 

was to have five captains; we had 13, and we hope to double the number of teams for the Wausau 

Marathon in 2016.” 

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In awarding grants we favor innovative 

proposals that: 

• Enhance the vibrancy and livability of the 

greater Wausau area and Marathon County. 

• Apply the Community Foundation’s resources 

where they will be used wisely to make a 

tangible difference in meeting a specific 

community need. 

• Demonstrate community impact and outreach. 

• Reduce service duplication and promote agency 

collaboration. 

We do not generally fund: 

• Annual campaigns 

• Operating expenses or losses 

• Debt retirement 

• Direct support of individuals 

• Endowments 

• Lobbying 

• Sectarian causes 

Application procedure: 

• Discuss your idea with Foundation staff prior 

to completing or submitting an application. 

• Visit our website at www.cfoncw.org to begin 

the online registration and application process. 

• Submit your completed application electronically 

by the close of business on the first working day 

of March, June, September, or December. 

Our Distributions Committee, appointed for their 

broad knowledge of community issues, reviews 

proposals for funding on a quarterly basis. The 

board of directors awards grants based upon 

the Distribution Committee’s recommendations. 

Applicants are notified regarding the status 

of their application within 30 days of the 

application deadline. 

We do not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, 

color, age, familial status, handicap, sexual 

orientation, marital status, or lawful source 

of income; we expect grant applicants to hold 

similar standards. 

A grant from the Caroline S. Mark Legacy Fund allowed for the purchase of a race chair named “Caroline,” 

along with a raft that is used by “captains” and their “angels” from April through early September for training 

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ELEVATING OUR QUALITY OF LIFE 

By funding initiatives for the arts, education, health, human services, and resource preservation, Community 

Enhancement Grants enable us all to lead healthier, more active and engaged lives. Take a moment to read 

through the listing of Community Enhancement Grants awarded in 2015, totaling nearly $392,000, to see 

the many ways our donors have helped elevate the quality of life throughout Marathon County. 

WAUSAU • MARATHON COUNTY FUND 

Beyond Pencils & Crayons Grant: $25,000 

Innovative curriculum enhancements within 

the classroom 

City of Wausau: $65,000 

Riverfront redevelopment project 

Community Arts Grants: $12,500 

Visual and performing arts programs 

throughout Marathon County 

Golden Sands RC&D Council: $8,500 

Preparedness planning to combat the 

Emerald Ash Borer in Marathon County 

Rural Health Initiative-Marathon County: $4,323 

Technology needs 

Village of Spencer: $5,000 

Veterans memorial park project 

Wausau Events: $9,163 

Security fencing for community events 

Wausau River District: $1,000 

First Thursdays startup funding 

NILS FOLKE JR. & JEAN B. BECKER LEGACY FUND 

CAROLINE S. MARK LEGACY FUND 

Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area: $5,485 

Game room renovations at the Club’s Caroline S. 

Mark facility 

Central Wisconsin Offroad Cycling 

Coalition: $9,000 

Sylvan Hill Community Bike Park 

Down Syndrome Association of 

Wisconsin: $5,000 

New programming for the Wausau chapter 

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum: $1,500 

Visitor information collection center 

ORVILLE & GERALDINE PETERSON FAMILY 

TRUST FUND 

Madison Community Foundation: $3,000 

Annual fund allocation to support community 

programs in Oregon, Wisconsin 

Newman Catholic Schools: $3,400 

St. Mark’s playground improvements 

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Halder Community Club: $10,000 

Grandstand renovation project 

Medical College of Wisconsin: $50,000 

Capital campaign for Wausau regional campus 

Mosinee Community Theatre: $2,482 

Purchase of a Clavinova piano for rehearsals 

Northcentral Technical College: $3,000 

Nonprofit Management Institute, a one-year 

educational course for nonprofit leaders 

North Central Health Care Facilities: $30,000 

Capital campaign for aquatic therapy pool 

Central Wisconsin Offroad Cycling 

Coalition: $11,000 

Sylvan Hill Community Bike Park 



Wausau Conservatory of Music: $13,077 

Musical equipment, chairs, storage, 

microphones, speakers 

Wausau Child Care: $8,000 

Franklin Center playground renovations 

Samoset Council / Boy Scouts of 

America: $20,000 

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) 

Scouts pilot program 

UW-Marathon County Continuing 

Education: $2,500 

Fashionably Mashed ® , a STEAM (science, 

technology, engineering, art, and math) based 

fashion camp for youth 

Wausau & Marathon County Parks, 

Recreation & Forestry: $12,500 

Restoration and construction of Bluegill Bay 

Fishing Pond 

Village of Weston: $25,000 

Canoe and kayak launch site 

CLARION G. & IRENE B. STERNBERG FUND 

Rib Mountain Elementary School: $6,000 

Playground improvements 

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River Alliance of Wisconsin: $5,000 

Support of clean water initiatives by the 

Big Eau Pleine Citizens Organization and 

Lake Wausau Association 

GEORGE L. GEISLER TRUST FUND 

Girl Scouts of the Northwestern 

Great Lakes: $4,520 

Camp Birch Trails camping center equipment 


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WAUSAU • MARATHON COUNTY FUND DONORS 

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FOR GOOD. FOR EVER. 

Gifts to the Wausau•Marathon County Fund support many of the educational, cultural, and recreational 

opportunities that we enjoy in Wausau and Marathon County. Donors’ gifts are carefully invested, creating 

a permanent resource that allows the most flexibility when assessing and responding to local needs, not 

only today, but forever. 

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors who generously gave back to their community through 

the Wausau•Marathon County Fund in 2015: 

Bruce & Bev Abbott 

Randy Albert 

Charles & Ginger Alden 

In honor of Pauline Zweck 

Will Allmandinger & Jane Wiley 

Steve & Pam Anderson 

Anonymous 

Duane & Patsy Askew 

Randall & Kathrine Backe 

Mike Bandoch 

Diane Bartell 

In memory of Edward Drott 

Leslie & Phyllis Baumer 

Mary Bethke 

Gary & Janet Bezucha 

John & Kristen Binkley 

In memory of Daniel Owen 

Michael & Jane Blick 

Duane & Peggy Bliese 

Verda Bliese 

Betty Blumenkamp 

Richard & Charlotte Boehmer 

David & Margie Bosio 

Mary Bowden 

Florian & Lana Bradfish 

Don & Luanne Bradford 

Peggy Breske 

Jim & Liz Brezinski 

Jerrine Brinker 

Mary Jo Brinker 

Carolyn Bronston 

Tim Buttke & Kay Gruling 

Thomas & Jane Cane 

Margaret Carspecken 

In memory of Tom Carlson 

Scott & Amy Cattanach 

LeRoy & Dianne Cherek 

Walter John & Rose Chilsen 

James & Rosalyn Coenen 

Jeffrey & Gina Crispell 

Michael & Laurie Crooks 

Pat & Rita Crooks 

Alberta Cunningham 

In memory of Tom Carlson 

Dan Danson & Julie Luks 

Dennis & Anne DeLoye 

Mark & Jean Denfeld 

Scott & Linda Doescher 

Jeanette Drumm 

John & Amy Dudley 

Mary Dudley & Greg Wortman 

Arlene Duncanson 

David & Pam Eckmann 

Michael & Diane Eder 

Keith & Janis Ellison 

Thomas & Karen Erickson 

Stewart & Tracy Etten 

Evolutions in Design 

Robin & Jill Falkowski 

Jacqueline Feck 

Ernest & Kathy Foley 

Jim & Boo Force 

Art & Mary Forsberg 

In memory of 

Marian Thomasgard 

Gary & Nancy France 

Signe Frank 

In memory of Edward and 

Lois Drott 

Nancy Frawley 

D.J. & Mary Clare Freeman 

In memory of Joan Schmidt 

Bob & Laura Gall 

Sue Gantner 

Dick & Kelly Gehrt 

Thomas & Lynn Gelhar 

Martin & Marilyn Glatczak 

Richard & Dianna Goedjen 

In memory of 


Judy Gourley 

Don & Karen Grade 

Greenheck Fan Corporation 

B.A. & Esther Greenheck 

Foundation 

Harlan & Elaine Grinde 

James & Diane Grinsel 

Ken & Joyce Groshek 

Paul & Dawn Gullickson 

Peter & Mary Gunther 

Karen Haines 

Jim & Joan Hannes 

Carl & Barbara Hash 

John & Sally Hattenhauer 

James & Jan Hayes 

Eugene & Sherry Heckendorf 

Joseph & Martha Henry 

William & Carole Hess 

Michael & Paula Hill 

Rosemarie Hoenisch 

Stan & Susan Hoffert 

Dennis & Alana Holt 

Mike Hoover 

Elaine Hoppe 

Lori Shepherd & Scott Howells 

Steven & Susan Immel 

Andy & Crystal Jackson 

Steven & Polly James 

Randy & Anne Jefferson 

Charles Jehn 

Mary Jo Johnson 

Normond & Roxanne Johnson 

Hugh & Diane Jones 

Steven & Yvonne Kell 

Brandon & Karen Kellbach 

Jim Kemerling 

Ronald & Janet Klimisch 

Gary & Barbara Klofstad 

In memory of Edward Drott 

Dean & Lindsay Koepke 

Jim & Cindy Kraeger 

Carol Krieg 

Vivian Krieg 

Robert & Angela Kucirek 

John & Carol Kuhn 

Ollie Kyler 

Denis & Jeanne Lang 

Dale & Jean Langbehn 

Marge Larsen 

Dick & Lynn Lawson 

Sherri Lemmer 

Laura Lenz 

Kenneth & Amy Libertoski 

Steven & Nicole Lipowski 

Tim & Cari Logemann 

Jim Lundberg 

Patti Kay & Fred Lundin 

Tom & Jan Mack 

Jerry & Nelda Madison 

David & Carol Marquardt 

Clarence & Helen Marschall 

Jacob & Kathleen Martens 

Steven & Karen Martinson 

Le Roy & Gail Matzdorf 

Jerry & Margaret McCann 

In memory of 


Kathleen Meidam 

Daniel & Linda Meschefske 

Patrick & Kay Meyer 

Ray & Mickey Mickevicius 

Bret & Sarah Miller 

In honor of Pauline Zweck 

Steve & Shelley Miller 

Suzan Miller 

The Mint Cafe–Mary & 

Joe Pepowski 

Michael & Mary Moen 

Keith & Michele Montgomery 

Linda Morrissey 

Paul Muggli & 

Christine Bremer Muggli 

In memory of G. Lane Ware 

Mark Munson 

Neil & Mary Munson 

Murco Foundation Fund 

Gene Musolf 

Mark & Sue Nelson 

Dennis & Laurayne Nicoliasen 

Laurence Niederhofer 

William & Debra Nietert 

Judy North 

Dennis & Mary O’Flyng 

Joan Oliva 

Michael & Linda Otten 

Eldon & Patricia Pagel 

Duane & Joy Patterson 

Thomas & Missy Pattison 

Marilyn Paulson 

Dennis & Grace Pegorsch 

Chris & Kris Peterson 

Chris & Laura Petterson 

Tom & Judy Pitcher 

Tom & Laura Place 

Jeffrey & Amy Plier 

Michael & Betty Porrey 

Roger & Ruth Poutanen 

Louis & Sandra Pradt 

Frederick & Linda Prehn 

Joe Pribanich & 

Marsha Fitzgerald 

Genevieve Pueschner 

In memory of Edward & 

Lois Drott 

Don Rahne 

Tom & Marcy Rau 

Ann Reeder 

REI Engineering 

William & Mary Nell Reif 

Jerry & Dianne Ress 

Larry & Kerry Rickert 

Thomas & Sue Ricklefs 

Pauline Riedl 

Charles & Mary Rietz 

Thomas & Amy Robinson 

Kay Rossman 

Lila Rouse 

Steve & Betty Ryan 

Paul & Rae Sanders 

Roger & Karen Sandquist 

Stanford & Alice Schacht 

Fred & Michelle Schaefer 

Jamie & Diane Schaefer 

Gordon & Margaret 

Scharnhorst 

Marilyn Scheel 

Kurt & DeAnn Schubring 

Marion Schultz 

James & Kathy Seidel 

Peter & Marion Sells 

John & Nancy Skoug 

Grant & Eileen Smart 

Melanie Smart 

David & Beverley Smith 

Duane M. & 

Patricia E. Smith Fund 

Keith & Jenneane Smith 

Mark & Sue Smith 

Allan & Vonnie Solomonson 

Fernando & Shar Soto 

Robert & Kathryn Southworth 

Calvin Sprik 

Ivan & Anna Stanko 

Robert & Linda Stasney 

Wayne & Sondra 

Steffenhagen 

Keith & Pam Steinagel 

Judy Stevens 

Bonnie Stieber 

In memory of John Hartwig 

Tim & Kathy Strasser 

Rob & Tammy Szekeress 

Kenneth & Judy Teeters 

Bill & Jean Tehan 

In honor of Nancy Frawley 

Leo & Susan Thomasgard 

In memory of 


Todd & Karen Toppen 

Philip & Chris Valitchka 

Valley Scale Service 

James & Diane VanEyck 

Dale & Sharon Volkman 

Lyle Weden 

Don & Sue Weinkauf 

Arvilla Wendorff 

Steven & Marcie Wermund 

Raymond & Jane Wery 

Jay Wiedenman 

Scott & Janet Williams 

Scott Williams Appraisal 

Wipfli LLP 

Wisconsin Public Service 

Foundation 

Tom & Judy Wittkopf 

Gary & Sue Wolslegel 

Mark & Rita Yaeger 

Marion Zahrt 

Mark & Nancy Zelich 

Jon & Pauline Zweck 

Given in Memory of 

Martin Welles: 

Anonymous 

Edward & Marilyn Bachmann 

Baldwin Farms Neighborhood 

Stanley & Betye Beilke 

Mary Brennan 

Annie Gosse 

Peter & Nancy Hessert 

Mark Ingram & Lydia Mason 

Joyce Kurth 

Marge Larsen 

Gerald & Linda Kay Layton 

G.F. Malone 

Patricia McKeough 

Donald & Joanne Meyer 

Raymond & Mary Nass 

Timothy & Allison Nass 

Carol Newman 

Dennis & Mary O’Flyng 

Beth O’Malley 

John & Judy Prange 

Kay Rossman 

William & Marilyn Siebert 

Robert & Linda Stasney 

Francis & MaryAnn Vanslyke 

Richard & Diane Weber 

Don & Sue Weinkauf 

Michael & Deborah Wendt 

Thomas & Jennifer Youtsos 

Jeri & Terry Zimmerman 

In-Kind Donors: 

A Mountain Studio 

Advance Copy & 

Creative Group 

Dave Junion, 

Junion Photography 

Domtar Paper, Rothschild Mill 

Dudley Tower Management 

Roastar 

Ruder Ware 

Wausau Coated Products 

Wipfli LLP 

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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 

Local STEM Scouts program has national impact 

VILLAGE OF WESTON KAYAK LAUNCH 

Let’s go boating 

A local council of Boy Scouts of America is participating in an innovative pilot program called STEM Scouts. 

It is designed for boys and girls in grades 3-12 who enjoy science, technology, engineering, and math 

(STEM). Samoset Council, headquartered in Weston, is one of only 13 councils in the country chosen as a 

pilot site. If successful on the local level, the program will be launched nationwide. 

Canoe and kayak enthusiasts soon will have a proper launch area to “put in” along the shores of the 

Eau Claire River in the Village of Weston. A $25,000 Community Enhancement Grant, awarded from the 

Community Foundation’s Marvin & Ruth (Rudie) Schuette Fund in 2015, is helping to fund the first in a 

proposed network of launch sites within the village. 

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“The primary mission of STEM is to bring the Scouts’ value-based learning to a different demographic of 

youth,” said Amanda Flannery, STEM Executive for Samoset Council. “We want to reach those who aren’t 

necessarily interested in hiking, fishing, and camping, but who really want to do fun, hands-on experiments 

involving STEM.” 

Inspired learning 

STEM Scouts learn citizenship, honesty, and leadership while gaining skills that could lead them to careers 

as STEM professionals. In 2015, Samoset Council received a $20,000 Community Enhancement Grant 

from the Caroline S. Mark Legacy Fund to purchase laptops, tablets, microscopes, smoke generators, 

and a variety of educational kits for the program. “The Scouts have been dissecting strawberry DNA, 

making hydrogen balloons, and creating simple machines as well as building programs for robots, learning 

the chemistry to make ice cream, and creating soda geysers,” explained Amanda. They have even eaten 

bugs to learn about different sources of protein. The grant helped to pay for all of that. We are very, very 

grateful.” 

Amanda expects STEM Scouts to be a permanent program of Samoset Council, and to directly serve more 

than 500 youth during its first three years. 

Located adjacent to the bridge on the corner of Ross Avenue and Babl Lane, the launch area will feature 

paved, handicap-accessible parking, a water fountain, restroom facilities, an informational kiosk, wayfinding 

signage, and a bike-repair station. 

With recent cutbacks in state 

funding, Village Administrator Daniel 

Guild is grateful for the Community 

Foundation’s support. “Over the last 

several years, Wisconsin has had 

historic changes with the way local 

governments are financed. Those 

changes have threatened our ability 

to move forward with developments 

related to parks, recreation, and 

tourism. We really appreciate and 

value the fact that the Community 

Foundation is supporting our launch. 

We look forward to working with them 

on future projects for the benefit of 

the metro area and Marathon County.” 

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The grant reflects one of the Community Foundation’s core values 

of enhancing our area’s natural resources for the enjoyment of present and future generations. 

“We applaud the Village of Weston for establishing a model for other communities to follow, and 

are pleased to be a part of making that possible,” noted Foundation President Jamie Schaefer. 

Samoset Council STEM Scouts are 

inspired to discover the marvelous world 

of science, technology, engineering, and 

mathematics using fun, educational 

activities created for them by scientists 

and engineers. 

Kayak and canoe enthusiasts will have convenient access to the Eau Claire River once the new kayak 

and canoe launch is constructed in the Village of Weston in the summer of 2016. 


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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN 

Ensuring our community’s health 

It is projected that Wisconsin will experience a shortage of 2,000 physicians by the year 2030, with 

the greatest need to be in central and northern Wisconsin. To generate a greater pool of doctors for 

our area, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is establishing a central Wisconsin campus in Wausau. 

The inaugural class will begin courses in July of 2016. 

The college is a prime example of a community in action, involving key collaborations with academic and 

clinical partners throughout the region, including Aspirus, Ministry Health Care, Northcentral Technical 

College, UW-Marathon County, UW-Marshfield/Wood County, and UW-Stevens Point. 

A $50,000 Community Enhancement Grant from the Community Foundation’s Wausau•Marathon County 

Fund is being used to hire faculty, establish curriculum, and acquire the necessary technology. “Continued 

access to high-quality, local healthcare is paramount to the vibrancy and livability of the communities we 

serve,” stated Mary Nell Reif, chair of the Foundation’s Distributions Committee. “This grant will positively 

impact the lives of all who live here, today and for generations to come.” 

Study here, stay here 

Dr. Lisa Dodson, Dean of MCW-Central Wisconsin, said college administrators are being intentional about 

providing an education that forms a bond between students and the community. “I am very excited about 

the ‘scholarly pathway’ component of our curriculum, which involves local nonprofit leaders educating 

students about community engagement. That is very unique for a medical college, and should positively 

impact retention,” she explained. Also unique is a three-year curriculum, which will get potential physicians 

ready for their residencies and out in the community establishing their practices one year earlier than a 

four-year program. 

COMMUNITY CORNER CLUBHOUSE 

Empowering members to reach their full potential 

Community Corner Clubhouse is a nonprofit program of North 

Central Health Care that helps adults with chronic mental illness 

and substance abuse. Based on an international model, it strives to 

provide vocational, educational, employment, and housing assistance 

in a welcoming atmosphere that fosters relationships and personal 

growth. “In addition to our services, we’re very much about offering 

hope,” stated Clubhouse Director Michelle Hazuka. “The first time 

people come here, they usually have nowhere else to turn. Being 

here, having a cup of coffee and talking with another member 

normalizes their situation and prepares them to tackle whatever 

issues they are dealing with. We’re a real community here.” 

A space for every function 

Since 1996, the program had operated from a split-level home near 

downtown Wausau. Stairs, a lack of space and parking, and an increased need for program services 

left the Clubhouse in need of a larger, more suitable site. In May of 2015, the Clubhouse relocated to 

a former bookstore at 811 N Third Avenue. The organization utilized Community Enhancement Grants 

totaling $21,400 to renovate the 7,000-square-foot space to meet the needs of its 500 members. The 

new facility has ample parking, is wheelchair accessible, and includes dedicated areas where members 

can use computers, search for a job, and meet with staff to collaborate on the day-to-day operations 

of the Clubhouse. It also includes a commercial kitchen where 30 lunches a day are served, a café for 

socializing, and a wellness center. 

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Other strategies for retention include recruiting Wisconsin students, providing the entire course of study— 

undergraduate, medical school and residency—in the greater Wausau area, and hiring local physicians as 

faculty who will host students at their practices. The result will be graduates who are deeply committed 

to the health and welfare of the community, more healthcare options for area residents, and better 

patient outcomes. 

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Community Corner 

Clubhouse Director 

Michelle Hazuka, pictured 

center in the photo above, 

was excited to open the 

doors to their newly 

renovated facility in May 

of 2015. 

“The Community Foundation has been essential to our program,” Michelle stressed. “It not only 

provided funding for the renovation, but Community Foundation staff continues to provide guidance and 

encouragement for our continued growth. Another great benefit is that the Foundation’s involvement 

lends credibility to our program, which helps donors feel comfortable supporting us.” 

Students will receive a community-based medical education 

and residency training right here in central Wisconsin beginning 

in July of 2016 through the newly opened Medical College of 

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DONOR ADVISED FUNDS 

REGIONAL AFFILIATE FUNDS 

TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN CREATING A VIBRANT COMMUNITY 

True to its name, a donor advised fund enables you to work with Foundation staff to make grant 

recommendations regarding which needs of the community you wish to support. It is a simple way to 

have an active hand in creating a vibrant community without worrying about the administrative details 

and reporting requirements involved in managing your own private foundation. 

ASSISTING OUR REGIONAL NEIGHBORS 

Our regional affiliates are people of action, building vibrant rural communities where people enjoy active, 

engaged lives. The administration of their charitable funds by the Community Foundation enables them to 

utilize our investment pool and staff expertise, so their advisory boards can concentrate on raising assets 

and awarding grants to effectively meet the needs of the communities they serve. 

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DONOR ADVISED FUNDS ADMINISTERED 

Alden Family Fund (2001) 

Walter Alexander Foundation Fund (1991) 

Victor & Christine Anthony Fund (1990) 

Janet & Gary Bezucha Family Fund (2015) 

Virginia (Ginny) Bliese Memorial Fund (2013) 

John & Patricia Bliss Family Fund (2015) 

Mark & Ann Bradley Fund (1990) 

Breanna’s Smile Foundation Fund (2010) 

The Christ Fund (2005) 

Edward P. & Darlene I. Coldwell Fund (1997) 

Community Improvement Fund (2014) 

Dakamama Fund (2003) 

Thomas Allen David Memorial Fund (2002) 

Davis Family Fund (1997) 

John D. & Amy L. Dudley Fund (2003) 

Emmerich Properties Fund (2015) 

Tom & Janet Felch Family Fund (2014) 

Nancy Frawley Fund (1988) 

D.J. & Mary Clare Freeman Fund (1994) 

Dorothy C. Green Food for People Fund (2015) 

Robert C. & Ruth D. Greenheck Fund (1997) 

Habush Habush & Rottier Charitable Fund (2004) 

H.J. Hagge Foundation Fund (2010) 

Robert S. Hagge Foundation Fund (2011) 

Jerald Halvorsen & Marilyn Miller Charitable Fund (2009) 

John & Mary Hartwig Foundation Fund (1997) 

Ervin & Arlean Jagodzinski Fund (1993) 

JARP Foundation Fund (2012) 

EO & LaVerne Johnson Family Fund (1998) 

Hugh E. & Diane L. Jones Fund (2013) 

Sondra & George Juetten Charitable Fund (2014) 

Kiwanis Club of Wausau Fund (1988) 

Ronald & Janet Klimisch Fund (2015) 

Kocourek Kids Foundation Fund (2008) 

Ed & Micki Koth Fund (1992) 

John & Bonnie Kraft Fund (1996) 

Bill & Kathy LaBrake Fund (1999) 

Lake Enterprise Natural Resources Fund (2009) 

James & Susan Lundberg Fund (1992) 

Fred T. Lundin & Patti Kay Fund (2013) 

Robbie Maahs Memorial Fund (2005) 

Mack Family Fund (2005) 

Mallery Family Fund (1997) 

James H. & Lorraine G. Mathwick Charitable Fund (2007) 

New funds formed in 2015 

Patricia A. McKeough Fund (1996) 

Mid Wisconsin Foundation Legacy Fund (2013) 

H.L. Miedaner, M.S. & M.E. Block Fund (2007) 

Murco Foundation Fund (1992) 

Thomas & Mary Murphy Fund (2006) 

Ted C. Nick Memorial Fund (2008) 

North Family Fund (2011) 

Todd & Kerri Olson Fund (2013) 

Papa Kilo Aviation Foundation Fund (2013) 

Elizabeth S. & Mollie A. Peters Fund (1988) 

Peth Family Fund (2000) 

Henry & Gladys Phillips Foundation Fund (2009) 

William M. & Mary Nell Reif Family Fund (2004) 

Rhinelander Rotary Club Charitable Fund (2006) 

Evan Rieck ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’ Fund (2008) 

River Valley Bank Fund (2008) 

Rotary Club of Wausau Fund (2006) 

Clyde F. Schlueter Foundation Fund (1997) 

Steve & Donna Schmidt Family Fund (2014) 

Edward T. Schoenberger Memorial Fund (2012) 

Harvey H. Scholfield Jr. Family Fund (2013) 

Ronald & Mary Ann Schubert Fund (2014) 

Daniel & Jody Seybold Family Fund (2002) 

Shepherd/Howells Fund (2003) 

Sislo Family Fund (1999) 

John & Nancy Skoug Fund (2001) 

SLJMW Fund (2013) 

Staples Family Fund (1996) 

Mary Jo Freeman & David Tange Fund (1997) 

William & Jean Tehan Family Fund (2000) 

Herbert & Catharine Terwilliger Memorial Fund (1990) 

vanKerkhoven Family Fund (2004) 

The Vermillion Fund (1991) 

Gerald & Marion Viste Fund (1998) 

Patrick & Jeanne Wallschlaeger Fund (2013) 

G. Lane & Linda Ware Fund (1992) 

Wausau Coated Products, Inc. Fund (2010) 

Weiland Family Fund (2008) 

Brian B. & Patricia A. Wellmon Fund (1998) 

Wipfli LLP Wausau Partners Fund (1999) 

George D. & Estelle B. Wolff Family Fund (2014) 

WoodTrust - Bell Foundation Fund (2007) 

Bao & Neng Xiong Volvo Hmong Women’s Fund (2003) 

Gerald & Lois Zocher Family Fund (2012) 

FUNDS SERVING THE ANTIGO AREA 

Antigo Community Foundation Fund (2006) 

Elizabeth R. Augustyn Conservatory 

Scholarship Fund (2013) 

AVAIL Endowment Fund (2004) 

Bradley Foundation Fund (1990) 

Braun Woodlands Foundation Fund (2010) 

Jim & Mary Draeger Family Fund (2006) 

John E. & Elsa M. McKenna Fund (1997) 

McKenna-Mann Performing Arts Scholarship Fund (1991) 

FUND SERVING BOULDER JUNCTION 

Boulder Junction Community Foundation Restricted 

Endowment Fund (2010) 

Boulder Junction Board Members 

Dennis Aukstik, President 

Barb Boston, Vice President 

Irene Gravelle, Secretary 

Leslie Gauberti, Co-treasurer 

Gary Plouff, Co-treasurer 

Barb Konopacki 

Craig Mason 

Dave Osborn 

Lois Smith 

Parker Sterner 

Mary Van Grinsven 

Tom Basting, Jr. , Advisory Director 

FUNDS SERVING THE MERRILL AREA 

Merrill Area Community Foundation Fund (2000) 

Merrill Community Foundation Endowment Fund (2004) 

Children’s Developmental Disability Fund (2005) 

City of Merrill Park Endowment Fund (2011) 

Steven Dahm & Laurie Wolf-Dahm Fund (2011) 

Richard V. Geiger Memorial Fund (2005) 

Elsie H. Heckman Memorial Scholarship Fund (2010) 

Hostvedt Family Fund (2000) 

Lincoln County 4-H Leaders Association 

Endowment Fund (2013) 

Lincoln County Partners in Education Fund (2003) 

Mitchell Metal Products Scholarship/Grant Fund (2003) 

Linda Osness Park City Credit Union Fund (2010) 

Sally Pfund Memorial Scholarship Fund (2011) 

River District Development Foundation of 

Merrill Fund (2011) 

Frank Roskos Memorial Fund (2007) 

Linda Semling Peterson Fund (2012) 

Paul C. Simon Memorial Scholarship Fund (2008) 

Antigo Area Board Members 

Sherry Aulik 

Mary Ellen Draeger 

Elsa McKenna 

John McKenna 

Matthew Shinners 

FUNDS SERVING THE THREE LAKES AREA 

Three Lakes Community Fund-Current (2014) 

Three Lakes Community Endowment Fund (2014) 

Three Lakes Board Members 

Kitty Banner Seemann 

Amy Baumetz 

Ann Blamey 

Rouleen Gartner 

Denise Kerns 

John Olkowski 

Doug Scheffen 

John Stauner 

Brad Volkmann 

Stella Westfall 

Gary Williams 

David & Emily Streich Scholarship Fund (2004) 

Arthur & Audrey Taylor Fund (2012) 

Alan C. Vecchio Memorial Fund (2013) 

Tim Volz “79” Memorial Scholarship Fund (2009) 

Merrill Area Board Members 

Mike Ravn, President 

Renea Frederick, Vice President 

Tom Cadwallader, Secretary 

Dan Hanson, Treasurer 

Trisha Detert 

Greg Gill 

Pete Lokemoen 

Denis McCarthy 

Deb Moellendorf 

Scott Reindl 

Dan Rupar 

Dawn Schroeder-Silvela 

Linda Semling-Peterson 

Dan Wendorf 

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SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS 

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ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION 

Since 1987, the generosity of our donors has enabled the Community Foundation to award nearly $2.5 million 

in scholarships benefiting 2,200 students. Imagine the impact they are now having in our community and 

beyond as entrepreneurs, medical professionals, teachers, civic leaders, construction workers, and more. 

You can establish a fund to memorialize a loved one, honor a certain scholastic institution, support a 

particular area of interest, or benefit a specific academic level from preschool to post-graduate studies. 

Your fund provides a permanent means of educational assistance, and our professional staff works 

diligently to see that the eligibility criteria you define are strictly followed. 

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ADMINISTERED 

Katherine H. Anderson Scholarship Fund (2008) 

Jeff Baum Aviation/Aerospace Scholarship Fund (2013) 

Raymond A. & Amella P. Beilke Scholarship Fund (2008) 

Phyllis A. Bermingham Hmong Education 


Elda Bonvincin Memorial Fund (2000) 

Win Brockmeyer Memorial Scholarship Fund (1996) 

Jack Brokaw Memorial Scholarship Fund (2005) 

Leon & Alma Burger Scholarship Fund (2015) 

BYFL Scholarship Fund (2010) 

William Cherek Scholarship Fund (2001) 

Ray Cheyka Memorial Music Scholarship Fund (2011) 

Dexter & Ruth Cihla Scholarship Fund (2001) 

Creske-Grassl Memorial Scholarship Fund (1999) 

Cunningham-Weik Scholarship Fund (2014) 

Dennis A. Derwinski Memorial Scholarship Fund (1997) 

Linda Dodd Memorial Scholarship Fund (2003) 

Draeger-Walsh Scholarship Fund (2006) 

Mark H. Dreyer Memorial Scholarship Fund (1996) 

Tim Driscoll Memorial Scholarship Fund (2008) 

Donald A. & Arzelee M.S. Drown Scholarship Fund (1997) 

Mary E. Dudley Piano Scholarship Fund (2004) 

John & Elena Dzubay Memorial Scholarship Fund (2006) 

EAA Chapter 640/Robert Payzer Memorial 


Ort Enstad Kiwanis Scholarship Fund (2005) 

Walter (Coke) Fehl Hockey Scholarship Fund (2007) 

Lucille & George Ferguson Memorial 


Kristin Nell Geurink Memorial Montessori 


William L. Goggins Memorial Scholarship Fund (1996) 

William K. Gottschalk Scholarship Fund (2012) 

B.A. & Esther Greenheck Scholarship Fund (2006) 

Bellamy Hamilton Scholarship Fund (2005) 

Thomas D. Hammer Memorial Scholarship Fund (2014) 

Steve Hansen Earth Steward Scholarship Fund (2005) 

Sally M. Hattenhauer Scholarship Fund (2012) 

Patricia Hedblom Memorial Scholarship Fund (2005) 

John & Fritz Howland Memorial Scholarship Fund (2004) 

Kristan Janse Memorial Scholarship Fund (2015) 

George & Lois Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund (2000) 

Elizabeth Hardy Kanemoto Scholarship Fund (1999) 

Richard L. Knauf Memorial Scholarship Fund (2010) 

Kocourek Automotive Scholarship Fund (2015) 

Joanne D. & Robert J. Kumbera Memorial 


Nancy B. Laabs Memorial Medical Scholarship Fund (2004) 

Emma C. Larson Memorial Scholarship Fund (2009) 

Barbara A. Lattimer Scholarship Endowment Fund (2001) 

Kyle R. Long Scholarship Fund (2004) 

Luthra Family Scholarship Fund (2014) 

Macdonald Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship Fund (2015) 

Marathon County Farm Technology Days 


Marathon County Labor Council Scholarship Fund (1998) 

Marathon County Medical Alliance Scholarship Fund (1993) 

Mark Foundation TLC Scholars Fund (1998) 

Peter A. Mattiacci Athletic Scholarship Fund (1995) 

Medical Staff Education/Library Fund (1995) 

Berland A. Meyer Scholarship Fund (2005) 

Mid Wisconsin Foundation Scholarship Fund (2013) 

Gene & Carolyn Molinaro Scholarship Fund (2005) 

Robert J. Neugebauer Memorial Scholarship (2014) 

Robert J. Neugebauer Scholarship Fund (1998) 

Newman Class of ‘63 Scholarship Fund (2014) 

Northland Lutheran High School Scholarship Fund (1995) 

OjO-Dor Scholarship Fund (1991) 

Russell C. & Dorothy A. Paulsen Scholarship Fund (2000) 

Gloria Paustian Memorial Scholarship Fund (1991) 

Matthew R. Paustian Engineering Scholarship Fund (1990) 

Tom & Phyllis Riiser Scholarship Fund (1999) 

River Valley Bank Music Scholarship Fund (2010) 

Rotary Club of Wausau Scholarship Fund (2007) 

June Brunner Schenzel Memorial Scholarship Fund (2009) 

Larry Schmitz Wausau East Soccer 


James T. Schremp Memorial Scholarship Fund (2000) 

Marvin C. Schuette Memorial Scholarship Fund (2007) 

Cornelia L. Seim Scholarship Fund (1993) 

Joseph “Pep” & Frances Simek-Enerquip Memorial 


Russell Sliwicki Memorial Scholarship Fund (2002) 

Scott Stasney Freedom Fund (2003) 

John & Judy Stevens Music Scholarship Fund (2012) 

Harold & Ruth Tessmer Scholarship Fund (2012) 

Jerome Thiessen Aviation Financial Assistance Fund (2010) 

Charles Thorpe Scholarship in the Visual Arts Fund (1998) 

Ralph Tinker Scholarship Fund (1989) 

TLC Scholars - WACFI Fund (1999) 

Peter & Carol Tomasi Scholarship Fund (1994) 

Archie C. Towle Aviation Endowment Fund (1998) 

Kimberly A. Van Den Elzen Memorial 


Chia Vang & Chue Lor Scholarship Fund (2008) 

Pastor Walter & Blanche Wahl Clergy 

Development Fund (2006) 

Christopher M. Wallschlaeger Memorial Fund (2004) 

Wausau Area Builders Association Fund (1997) 

Wausau Area H.O.P.E. Hmong Women 


Wausau East Class of 1960 Scholarship Fund (2000) 

Wausau East Girl’s Swim Team Scholarship Fund (2006) 


MACDONALD FOUNDATION WORK ETHIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND 

Rewarding hardworking students 

Mark and Donna Macdonald, owners of the Wisconsin Woodchucks, know 

firsthand the importance of a strong work ethic. They both began working 

when they were just 10 years old, experiences the couple say have taught 

them “the value of a dollar.” They instilled that same work ethic in their four 

children, who all worked their way through high school. “It has made them 

happier, healthier, and more successful young adults,” reflected Mark. 

The couple established the Macdonald Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship 

Fund within the Community Foundation in 2015 to encourage and reward 

students who are working, in addition to getting an education. 

Mark and Donna Macdonald, pictured 

above, generously supported ten Macdonald 

Foundation Work Ethic Scholarships in 2015, 

including four to Woodchuck employees, 

Matt Borta, Amber Prell, Tarin Rayala, and 

Taylor Porter. 

Wausau East Mathematics Department 


Wausau Education Association Foundation (1997) 

Wausau High School Class of 1963 Fund (2008) 

Wausau High School Class of 1966 Scholarship Fund (2015) 

Wausau School District Secretaries & Paraprofessionals 


Richard Weinreis Memorial Scholarship Fund (2001) 

Brett Robert Weller Memorial Scholarship Fund (2009) 

Shari K. Widmark Memorial Scholarship Fund (2001) 

Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame Fund (2010) 

Harry K. Wrench Jr. Memorial College 


Neng & Bao Xiong Volvo Scholarship Fund (2006) 

Tong Phia Xiong & Sale Lor Scholarship Fund (2011) 

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY 

Scholarships totaling $10,000 

awarded in 2015 

Tarin Rayala is one of 10 students to receive a $1,000 

scholarship from the newly established fund in 2015. 

She is pursuing a degree in social studies education 

at UW-La Crosse. She has worked summers at the 

Wisconsin Woodchucks since 2012. This year she 

also tutored and mentored summer school students 

in the Wausau School District. “It’s really cool to be 

recognized for the work I’m doing. The scholarship 

makes a huge difference, because I’m trying to pay 

for college on my own,” Tarin commented. 

The Macdonalds said that they chose the Community 

Foundation for their fund because of its ability to create an 

endowment. “The Foundation can keep the fund going for 

many years into the future, long after my wife and I are gone,” 

concluded Mark. 

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KEEPING A GOOD THING GOING 

Is there a charitable organization or cause that reflects your values and your long-term vision for the 

community? You can ensure that your community continues to benefit from their good work today and 

long after your death by establishing or contributing to a restricted or field of interest fund. Direct your 

gift to a specific nonprofit agency or choose an area of interest that is meaningful to you, such as the arts, 

resource preservation, youth, or elderly programming. 

The Community Foundation prudently invests and manages your gifts, generally using only the earnings 

of the fund to award grants that align with your philanthropic goals. 

RESTRICTED FUNDS ADMINISTERED 

Albert Family Fund (2014) 

Alcohol & Drug Awareness Fund (1993) 

Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Partnership Fund (2013) 

American Red Cross Marathon County Chapter 

Fund (2001) 

Badger State Games Athlete Assistance Fund (2012) 

Beyond Pencils and Crayons Fund (2011) 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Marathon County 

Area Fund (1998) 

Birch Trails Girl Scout Council, Inc. Fund (2000) 

Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area Operating 

Fund (1999) 

Norman Bradfish Endowment Fund (2015) 

Center for the Visual Arts Endowment Fund (1992) 

Central Wisconsin Educational Theatre Alliance 

Fund (2010) 

Community Arts Grant Fund (1997) 

Community Corner Clubhouse Fund (2011) 

Community Cultural Dance Club Fund (2004) 

D.C. Everest Area Education Foundation Fund (2003) 

Devoe/Silbernagel Memorial Fund (1989) 

Edgar Area Education Foundation Fund (2008) 

Family Planning Health Services Fund (2000) 

A. Ward Ford Memorial Institute Fund (2001) 

Friends of Rib Mountain State Park Fund (2001) 

Fred W. Genrich III Fund (1999) 

Girl Scouts Alexander Lodge Fund (2003) 

Good News Fund (1998) 

Good News Project Endowment Fund (2003) 

Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin Fund (1997) 

Grand Theatre Preservation Society Fund (1990) 

GrassWorks Foundation Fund (2012) 

Healthy Marathon County Fund (2007) 

Hmong Education Fund (2004) 

Humane Society of Marathon County Fund (2002) 

Carl Hummel - Wausau City Seal Fund (2013) 

EO Johnson Charitable Legacy Fund (2011) 

G.D. Jones Elementary School Playground Project 

Fund (1999) 

K Fund (2006) 

Knights of Columbus Fund for the Cognitively 

Disabled (2003) 

Roy Larsen Memorial Fund (1988) 

Lombard Collection Fund (1992) 

Marathon County Historical Society Fund (2003) 

Marathon School District Endowment Fund (2005) 

Minocqua Public Library Foundation Endowment 

Fund (2012) 

Robert W. Monk Gardens Fund (2008) 

Mosinee Educational Fund (2008) 

Mosinee Flowage Trust Fund (2006) 

Mount Sinai Capital Improvement Fund (2000) 

Mount Sinai Congregation Endowment Fund (1994) 

The Neighbors’ Place Community Garden Fund (2004) 

The Neighbors’ Place Fund (2007) 

Bob Nelson Memorial Recreational Fund (2002) 

Never Forgotten Honor Flight Fund (2009) 

Newman Catholic Schools Fund (1994) 

North Central Conservancy Trust Fund (1996) 

North Central Health Protection Plan Fund (2001) 

North Central Wisconsin Donate Life Fund (2007) 

Tom O’Malley Memorial Fund (2015) 

Performing Arts Foundation Operating Fund (1991) 

Pine Grove Mausoleum Fund (2003) 

Rhinelander Area Community Benefit Fund (2015) 

Rhinelander Area Food Pantry Fund (2014) 

Rhinelander Bump Art Endowment Fund (2011) 

Rhinelander District Library Foundation Endowment 

Fund (2011) 

Rhinelander Partners in Education Fund (2012) 

River Edge Fund (1991) 

George L. Ruder Fund (1990) 

St. Jude Children’s Hospital Fund (2014) 

Jerome A. Scheibl Memorial Fund (2014) 

Senior Life-Enhancement Fund (2007) 

The Lawrence & Jane Sternberg Rivers Edge 

Development Fund (1999) 

Chester L. Suski Arts Fund (1996) 

Tyler’s Home/Opportunity, Inc. Respite Endowment 

Fund (2002) 

United Way Endowment Fund (1991) 

United Way’s Leave a Legacy Society Fund (2001) 

Volunteer Center Special Projects Fund (1998) 

VSA Arts of Wisconsin Fund (1995) 

Wausau Area Mobile Meals Fund (1997) 

Wausau Conservatory of Music Fund (1991) 

Wausau Dance Theatre Fund (2001) 

Wausau East High School Athletics Fund (1997) 

Wausau Lyric Choir Endowment Fund (1998) 

Wausau & Marathon County Parks Foundation Fund (1990) 

Wausau School Foundation Endowment Fund (1997) 

Wausau Symphony & Band Fund (1997) 

Thelma Webb Fund (2011) 

Wisconsin Valley Fair Educational Fund (2009) 

Women’s Community Believe Fund (2012) 

The Women’s Community, Inc. Fund (1998) 

WXPR Public Radio Endowment Fund (1997) 

YMCA Camp Sturtevant Fund (1998) 


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COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS 

ALWAYS SOMETHING FUN TO DO! 

Concerts. Plays. Festivals. The arts are at the center of an active, thriving community. They bring joy to our 

lives, and opportunities to laugh, sing, dance, learn, create, inspire, and even to change lives. 

Since 1998, the Community Foundation has been enhancing and expanding local arts opportunities 

through its Community Arts Grant program. These grants enable agencies to provide concerts, art 

exhibits, dance and theatrical performances, in-school residencies, camps, and other quality arts 

programming, often for free or at reduced prices, making the arts accessible to all. 

Central Wisconsin Children’s Theatre 

used a Community Arts Grant to 

help fund a production of “Annie Jr.” 

in 2015. 

The Community Arts Grant Fund is made possible through an initiative of the Wisconsin Arts Board, 

which provides state funding. The B.A. and Esther Greenheck Foundation and Community Foundation’s 

Wausau • Marathon County Fund augment those funds, boosting the impact that is made on visual and 

performing arts programs throughout Marathon County. Grant applications are accepted and reviewed 

each spring. 

In 2015, 29 grants totaling $61,345 were awarded. The Central Wisconsin Children’s Theatre utilized their 

grant of $3,065 to present three performances of “Annie Jr.” at the Grand Theater in July. The play was 

produced through the Penguin Project, a program that focuses on giving children with developmental 

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PROJECT FUNDS 

A GREAT EXAMPLE OF COMMUNITY IN ACTION 

Charitable organizations in our area undertake many important projects to enhance the quality of life 

in the greater Wausau area. By establishing a project fund within the Community Foundation, they 

can concentrate on project details and fundraising while the Community Foundation administers and 

distributes gifts received from donors. This partnership also ensures that projects are completed within 

a defined time period, and that donors’ tax-deductible gifts are acknowledged and used strictly for the 

purpose they wish to support. 

PROJECT FUNDS ADMINISTERED 

Bike Trails Project Fund (2008) 

Cameras for Cops Fund (2014) 

Centergy, Inc. Fund (2006) 

Children’s Museum Fund of Marathon County (2013) 

City of Wausau Public Access Production Fund (2014) 

Commission for a Greener Tomorrow Fund (2008) 

The Connections Place Fund (2014) 

Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Fund (2012) 

Edgar Summer Baseball Fund (2014) 

Enriching the Quiet Side Together (2015) 

Friends of Rib Mountain State Park Enclosed Park 

Shelter Fund (2013) 

Friends of Wausau Hockey Rink Expansion Fund (2013) 

Galloway Playground Fund (2008) 

Hardels’ HOPE Fund (2014) 

Hmong Veterans Memorial Project Fund (2014) 

The Jeanie Marie Fund (2011) 

JoJo’s Jungle Fund (2015) 


Kenya Water Project Fund (2006) 

Robert W. Monk Kitchen Garden Fund (2014) 

Mosinee Community Athletic Complex Fund (2011) 

Mosinee Recreation Center Fund (1994) 

Paws Enforcing Laws Fund (2013) 

People to People Project (Laos) Fund (2007) 

Rotary Club of Wausau Art Walk Fund (2014) 

Rotary Club of Wausau Centennial Fund (2014) 

Rural Health Initiative Fund (2013) 

Stable Hands, Inc. Fund (2011) 

Sudan Community Development Fund (2011) 

Support for Sight, Inc. Fund (2013) 

Sylvan Hill Bike Park Fund (2015) 

Wausau Curling Center Building Fund (2011) 

Wausau Daily Herald Stock the Shelves Fund (2010) 

Will Play for Fund (2013) 

The Women’s Community Capital Campaign Fund (2008) 

HMONG AMERICAN CENTER, INC. 

Honoring Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War 

Hmong soldiers made significant contributions and sacrifices while covertly supporting American troops 

during the Vietnam War. After the war, the Hmong people were persecuted by the regime they had 

fought against, and fled to safety in other countries, including the United States. In 1976, the first Hmong 

family arrived in north central Wisconsin. Today, more than 7,000 Hmong Americans live in the greater 

Wausau area. 

A monument of recognition 

In 2015, the Hmong American Center in Wausau undertook a capital campaign to design a monument 

honoring Hmong veterans. They established a project fund within the Community Foundation in January 

of 2015 to accept donations during the campaign. 

Mort McBain and Peter Yang are co-chairs of the Hmong Memorial Planning Committee. “This project 

pays tribute to those who fought for the United States during the war, and also demonstrates the 

community’s support for present and future generations of Hmong Americans who call Marathon 

County their home,” Mort reflected. 

Peter agreed, saying, “We have received overwhelming support. It shows that people feel this project is 

important.” 

A trusted partner and resource 

A $10,000 Community Enhancement Grant kicked off the campaign, and an anonymous donor 

providing a dollar-for-dollar match up to $100,000 sparked the interest of potential contributors. With 

contributions from 405 donors ranging from $5 to $50,000 and totaling nearly $263,000, the project’s 

fundraising goal has been met. 

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“Having the Community Foundation as the fiscal agent assures donors that every dollar collected will 

be used toward the project,” commented Peter. “The Foundation was also helpful in connecting us with 

organizations and individuals for financial support. We are really appreciative.” 

DONOR CENTRAL 

The memorial will take its proper place among other war memorials on the grounds of the Marathon 

County Courthouse by the summer of 2016. 

ONLINE INTERACTIVE GIVING 

When you establish a fund through the Community Foundation, you have access to DonorCentral, a 

secure, online philanthropic tool that allows you to: 

• View your current fund information 

• Download fund statements 

• Learn about unmet community needs 

• Recommend grants 

• Designate specific areas of grantmaking interest 

To sign up for DonorCentral, please contact our office at 715.845.9555 to obtain your user ID and private 

password. You can then utilize this free and convenient tool via our website at www.cfoncw.org. Simply 

click on the “Manage Your Fund” button and follow the prompts. 

Xang Xiong and Hmong shaman Khoua Lee Moua bless the future site of the Hmong 

Veterans Memorial by burning incense and paper on the courthouse grounds. 


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FINANCIALS 

UNRESTRICTED FUNDS 

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS 

RESTRICTED FUNDS 

SUMMARY 

STATEMENT OF 

FINANCIAL 

POSITION 

December 31, 2015 

(with comparative 

totals for 2014) 

ASSETS 

2015 2014 

Cash and investments $ 44,997,595 $ 43,928, 27 1 

Pledges receivable 323,142 740,208 

Other assets 367,344 353,436 

TOTAL ASSETS $ 45,688,081 $ 45,021,91 5 

10M 

8M 

6M 

4M 

2M 

12M 

9M 

6M 

3M 

15M 

10M 

5M 

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 568,871 $ 435,394 

Funds held for agencies 5,783, 124 6,743,302 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 6,351,995 7,178,696 

NET ASSETS 

Unrestricted 9,929,222 10,671,044 

Donor advised 13,366, 133 10,935,730 

Restricted 16,040,73 1 16,236,445 

0 

’11 

’12 

’13 

’14 

2011 $ 7,436,7 1 2 

2012 $ 8,393,380 

Unrestricted Funds 

’15 

2013 $ 10,503,523 

2014 $ 10,6 7 1,044 

2015 $ 9,929,222 

0 

’11 

’12 

’13 

’14 

2011 $ 7,629,640 

2012 $ 8,529,206 

Donor Advised Funds 

’15 

2013 $ 9,7 1 1 ,345 

2014 $ 10,935,730 

2015 $ 13,366,1 33 

0 

’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 

2011 $ 12,635,402 

2012 $ 14,017,8 1 1 

Restricted Funds 

2013 $ 16,204,086 

2014 $ 16,236,445 

2015 $ 16,040,7 3 1 

TOTAL NET ASSETS 39,336,086 37,843,2 1 9 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 45,688,08 1 $ 45,021,9 1 5 

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS 

TOTAL GRANTS 

NET OPERATING EXPENSES* 

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SUMMARY 

STATEMENT OF 

ACTIVITIES AND 

CHANGES IN NET 

ASSETS 

December 31, 2015 

(with comparative 

totals for 2014) 

REVENUE AND SUPPORT 

Total contributions $ 7,076,929 $ 4,905,999 

Less contributions from funds held for agencies 1,322,927 2,264,340 

Contributions 5,754,002 2,641,659 

Total investment income (loss) (2,188,625) 881,79 1 

Less investment income (loss) on funds held (188,7 1 1) 1 10,049 

for agencies 

Investment income (loss) (1,999,914) 771 ,742 

Other income 2 1,173 18,618 

TOTAL REVENUE AND SUPPORT 3,775,261 3,432,019 

GRANTS AND EXPENSES 

Total grants 3,801,754 3,949,295 

Less grants from funds held for agencies 2,007,429 2,399,257 

Grants 1,794,325 1,550,038 

Total operating expenses 575,034 565,680 

Less administrative fees on funds held for agencies 86,965 107,964 

Operating expenses 488,069 457,71 6 

TOTAL GRANTS AND EXPENSES 2,282,394 2,007,754 

REVENUE IN EXCESS OF EXPENSES 1 ,492,867 1,424,265 

NET ASSETS - BEGINNING 37,843,219 36,418,954 

NET ASSETS - ENDING $ 39,336,086 $ 37,843,2 19 

Auditors: Wipfli LLP 

The complete audited financial statements and copies of our tax forms 990 (and 990-T if applicable) 

are available upon request by calling 715.845.9555 or e-mailing info@cfoncw.org. 

7M 

6M 

5M 

4M 

3M 

2M 

1M 

0 

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE 

8% 

6% 

4% 

2% 

0% 

-2% 

-4% 

-6% 

’11 

-5.7% -3.2% 

CPI+5% 1.5% 

1 yr 

Agency Related 

’12 

’13 

’14 

3.1% 

6.0% 

3 yr 

’15 

2011 $ 6,467,535 

2012 $ 2,841 ,35 1 

Total Contributions 

2013 $ 4,918,854 

2014 $ 4,905,999 

2015 $ 7,076,929 

5M 

4M 

3M 

2M 

1M 

0 

4.0% 4.2% 4.4% 7.6% 

6.6% 

5 yr 

’11 

Agency Related 

’12 

’13 

6.9% 

7.1% 

Since 09/02 

’14 

’15 

2011 $ 4,513,547 

2012 $ 5, 1 15,745 

Total Grants 

2013 $ 3,082,938 

2014 $ 3,949,295 

2015 $ 3,801,754 

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin 

Benchmark* 

500K 

400K 

300K 

200K 

100K 

0 

’11 

*Balanced index is currently comprised of the following 

indices: 15% S&P 500, 5% S&P 400, 5% Russell 2000, 

10% MSCI EAFE, 5% MSCI SC EAFE, 10% MSCI 

Emerging Markets, 20% Barclays Aggregate Bond, 

10% HFRI Equity Hedge, 6% Dow Jones UBS 

Commodities, 4% FTSE NAREIT All Equity, and 

10% HFRI FOF Conservative 

Investment Consultants: Fund Evaluation Group (FEG) 

’12 

’13 

’14 

’15 

2011 $ 357,950 

2012 

Net Operating 

$ 417,84 7 

2013 $ 443,238 

2014 $ 457,7 16 

2015 $ 488,069 

* less fees from agencies 

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2015: Investment Performance 

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BEYOND PENCILS AND CRAYONS GRANTS 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS/COMMITTEES/STAFF 

D.C. EVEREST SCHOOL DISTRICT 

Engaging students in robotics and coding 

“We get to teach it how to drive!” 

“Let’s make it light up!” 

“Yeah, I did it!” 

The libraries at Mountain Bay and Evergreen Elementary Schools are anything but quiet during robotics 

and coding class. The excited K-5 students think programming their robots to talk, change colors, spin, 

travel in different directions, speed up, slow down, and conquer an obstacle course is all fun, but Library 

Media Specialists Elissa Ruppert (Mountain Bay) and Eric Heeren (Evergreen) know it is serious education. 

By using iPads and programming software to control robots, students are gaining important hands-on 

experience in computer programming and coding languages. 

PUTTING DONORS’ VISION INTO ACTION 

Our dedicated board of directors and committee members bring valuable legal, investment, and civic 

expertise to the Community Foundation and graciously volunteer their time and talents to fulfill our 

mission and the vision of our donors. We thank them for their dedication and diligence in overseeing 

the Foundation’s administration and governance, and directing the investment and disbursements of 

the Foundation’s assets. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CONSULTANTS 

Empowering teachers, preparing students 

“Being able to write code is a new form of literacy,” explained Elissa. “In the future, those who can write 

code—the language you type into a computer to tell it what to do—will have the advantage.” Elissa and Eric 

had the idea of adding the program to their curriculum three years ago, but lacked the budget to purchase 

the robots and software. In 2015, they received Beyond Pencils and Crayons Grants of nearly $7,400, 

enabling them to finally implement the program. 


President 

Dennis M. DeLoye 

Vice President 

Dan Danson 

Scott P. Doescher 

Steven M. Immel 

Polly James 

Hugh E. Jones 


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“Engaging students with robotics when they are young gives them an idea of the possibilities and 

establishes a foundation on which to build,” Eric said. “Also, working together and helping each other 

complete each step develops 

lifelong skills, not only in 

computer programming, but 

also in team building, critical 

thinking, and problem solving.” 

Fred T. Lundin 

Treasurer 

Cari Logemann 

Secretary 

Consultants to the Board: 

Jim Kemerling 

Amy Plier Mary Nell Reif Phil Valitchka 

Randy P. Verhasselt 

Portrait photography by Kirk Kolpitke, 

A Mountain Studio 

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Mountain Bay and Evergreen 

Elementary Schools are serving 

as the program’s pilot sites for 

the D.C. Everest School District. 

Elissa Ruppert, Library Media Specialist at Mountain 

Bay Elementary School, and her students explore the 

concepts of robotics and coding thanks to a Beyond 

Pencils & Crayons Grant awarded to their school. 

COMMITTEES AND STAFF 

AUDIT COMMITTEE 

Fred Lundin, Chair 

Jamie Schaefer 

Dennis DeLoye 

Cari Logemann 

DISTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE 

Mary Nell Reif, Chair 

Daniel Danson 

Peter Gaffaney 

Polly James 

Jacob Lasee 

Cari Logemann 

Amy Plier 

Helena Reising 

Jennifer Sweeney 

INVESTMENT/ 

FINANCE COMMITTEE 

Fred Lundin, Chair 

Scott Doescher 

Hugh Jones 

Jim Kemerling 

Dennis DeLoye 

Thomas A. Mack 

Jay M. Wiedenman 

Jamie Schaefer 

Scott Cattanach 

Steve Schmidt 

MARKETING COMMITTEE 

Randy Winter, Chair 


Sara Valiska 

Phil Valitchka 

Randy Verhasselt 

Manee Vongphakdy 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE 

Jamie Schaefer, Chair 

Dennis DeLoye 

Fred Lundin 

Cari Logemann 

STAFF 

Jean C. Tehan, Executive Director 

Cindy Kraeger, Administrative Assistant 

Sue Nelson, Program Manager 

Tammy Szekeress, Operations Director 

Pam Eckmann, Accountant 

Pauline Zweck, Accountant 

PAST PRESIDENTS’ 

ROUNDTABLE 

Ginger Alden 

Keith Kocourek 

James Lundberg 

Thomas Mack 

Sarah Miller 

Ralph Mirman 

Todd Nicklaus 

Jeny Nieuwenhuis 

Linda Prehn 

Beverley Smith 

Jennifer Sweeney 

James VanEyck 

Robert Wolff 

IN MEMORIAM 

Gordon Backer 

Caroline S. Mark 

G. Lane Ware 


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WONDERFUL THINGS ARE HAPPENING IN 

THE GREATER WAUSAU AREA 

because you support the Community Foundation of 

North Central Wisconsin. Through your generosity our natural 

resources are being protected, students are discovering a 

whole new world of possibilities, residents and visitors enjoy 

an abundance of arts and cultural events, and we all live 

happier, healthier, more fulfilled lives. Thank you! 

OUR MISSION 

We exist to enhance the quality of the greater Wausau area. 

We are in compliance 

with National Standards for 

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