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Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Menomonie, WI EIN: 39-1819945 Website

The Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc is a public charity based in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Formed in 1995, it makes grants and supports community projects to serve the common good and improve quality of life in the Dunn County region.

Key facts about Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc

In short: Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc gave $487K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Wisconsin. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
39-1819945
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$486,953
Grants made (2024)
24
Average grant
$20,290
Median grant
$8,940
New grantees (estimate)
42% first-time grantees (10 of 24, 2024)
Total assets
$11,638,064
Primary geography
Wisconsin (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
Yes
How to apply
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through competitive grant applications. Full details ↓
Deadline
Community Impact Grant deadlines are February 1 and August 1 annually; the Women’s Giving Circle deadline is June 1,…

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$11.6M

+13.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$487K

+121.6% YoY

Grant Count

24

+41.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+57.0% YoY

Is Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc open to new grantees?

42%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 10 of 24 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $28K. How we count

Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.

  • 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s stated mission is to advance philanthropy in Dunn County to improve residents’ lives, strengthen the nonprofit sector, and give back through strategic grantmaking and support for community projects. Its 2024 filing describes competitive grants in arts and culture, community development, education, the environment, health, heritage, and humanitarian needs. It also reports providing fiscal sponsorship to startup and community organizations and guidance to nonprofits on planned-giving programs.

The foundation’s website says competitive community grants are available to nonprofits and community groups for projects addressing needs such as health, arts, culture, heritage, the environment, recreation, education, humanitarian needs, and other civic initiatives. The Women’s Giving Circle supports programs primarily benefiting women, children, and families in Dunn County, with examples including housing, addiction, literacy, education, health services, parenting, life skills, workforce development, and violence prevention.

Among 2024 grantees, Stepping Stones of Dunn County describes its mission as providing food, shelter, and support to strengthen the Dunn County community. The Dunn County Historical Society says it works to discover, preserve, interpret, and share knowledge about local history. The Dunn County Humane Society describes its work as supporting the animal shelter. Other listed grantees include Meals from the Heart, which says it organizes meal-packing events to provide meals to food shelves and families, and The Bridge to Hope, which says it empowers survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault and educates the community to help end violence.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $486,953. Those grants ranged from $5,100 to $82,619, with a median of $8,940. The foundation’s website gives a typical Community Impact Grant award range of $500 to $5,000 or more; its grant guidelines report an average award of $2,500 and approximately $70,000 or more awarded annually through that program.

Review Cycle

, with February 1 and August 1 deadlines, and a Women’s Giving Circle cycle each June. Those 2026 cycle dates have passed. The published Women’s Giving Circle deadline is June 1, 2027.

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2 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s website identifies the Dunn County region as its service area and says eligible applicants must serve Dunn County residents. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Wisconsin recipients: 92% were reported in Wisconsin, with 5% in Michigan, 2% in Nebraska, and 1% in Minnesota.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.

Cities

MenomonieEau ClaireBaldwinBoycevilleAltoonaChippewa FallsColfaxGlenwood CityMadisonOmahaPark HeightsSawyer

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K20 grants2020 16 grants2021 16 grants2022 17 grants2023 24 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $207K (2022) to $487K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $487K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Dunn County Department of Human Services: $83KDunn County Department ofHuman Services$83KOur Saviors Lutheran Church: $76KOur Saviors Lutheran Church$76KCity of Menomonie: $60KCity of Menomonie$60KStepping Stones of Dunn County: $35KStepping Stones of Dunn County$35KAdoray Home Health & Hospice: $35KAdoray Home Health & Hospice$35KLutheran Men in Mission: $25KLutheran Men in Mission$25KMabel Tainter Theater: $21KMabel Tainter Theater$21KDunn County Historical Society: $16KDunn County Historical Society$16KSt Joseph's Catholic Congregation: $15KSt Joseph's CatholicCongregation$15KThe Free Clinic of the Greater Menomonie Area: $14KThe Free Clinic of the GreaterMenomonie Area$14K

The largest 2024 recipient was Dunn County Department of Human Services ($83K). Together the top 10 received $379K.

Grant Size Distribution

93 grants across all recorded years

85<$50K6$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 93 (91%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dunn County Department of Human Services Menomonie, WIMental Health Care$82,619
Our Saviors Lutheran Church Menomonie, WIGeneral Support$75,500
City of Menomonie Menomonie, WIHousing Development$60,000
Stepping Stones of Dunn County Menomonie, WIFood Security$35,015
Adoray Home Health & Hospice Baldwin, WIDiseases & Conditions$35,000
Lutheran Men in Mission Sawyer, MIFAITH$25,000
Mabel Tainter Theater Menomonie, WIPerforming Arts$21,354
Dunn County Historical Society Menomonie, WIHistorical Activities$15,639
St Joseph's Catholic Congregation Menomonie, WIElementary & Secondary Ed$14,534
The Free Clinic of the Greater Menomonie Area Menomonie, WIDiseases & Conditions$14,165

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $11,638,064 $2,041,422 $1,067,199 $486,953
2023 $10,277,709 $946,464 $689,709 $219,702
2022 $8,505,828 $1,336,323 $670,924 $206,908
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$11,638,064$10,277,709$8,505,828
Revenue$2,041,422$946,464$1,336,323
Expenses$1,067,199$689,709$670,924
Net Investment Income$715,016$-364,460$399,987

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 19, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are William Butsic, chair; Bradley Waznik, vice chair; Michael Fekete, treasurer; Karen Styer, secretary; Sue Traxler and Jonathan Kroening, past chairs; and Dianna Fiergola, Judith Foust, John Heike, and Amy Hellmann, directors.

Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc is led by Georgina Tegart, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Georgina Tegart

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $63K (2020) → $74K (2024)

  • William Butsic

    Chair

    Director → Vice Chair, 2022

    Vice Chair → Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Judith Foust

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephanie Rasmussen

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dianna Fiergola

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Heike

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elizabeth Serratore

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jenn Tack

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Horvath

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Hellmann

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeana Larson

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Nolan

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sandi Scott

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen Styer

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sue Traxler

    Past Chair

    Chair → Past Chair From Chair, 2022

    Past Chair From Chair → Past Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bradley Waznik

    Vice Chair

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jonathan Kroening

    Past Chair

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Fekete

    Treasurer

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (17)
  • Former: Celene Frey (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Charlie Jones (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Jon Kroening (2020–2023) — Chair
  • Former: Mike Fekete (2020–2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Brad Waznik (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Mary Bygd (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Bruce Siebold (2020–2022) — Past Chair
  • Former: Brett Hall (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Brice Medin (2020–2021) — Treasurer
  • Former: Mark Deyo-Svendsen (2020–2021) — Former Director
  • Former: Niki Yarrington (2020–2021) — Former Director
  • Former: Ryan Ruegnitz (2020–2021) — Former Secretary
  • Former: Steve Redmann (2020–2021) — Former Director
  • Former: Clint Moses (2020) — Director
  • Former: Dana Brunstrom (2020) — Director
  • Former: Katie Mattison (2020) — Director
  • Former: Kim Porter (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Georgina Tegart — Executive Director: $74KGeorgina TegartExecutive Director$74K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $74K, to Georgina Tegart (Executive Director).

Contact

Mailing address: 800 Wilson Avenue 235, Menomonie, WI 54751-2513
Phone: (715) 232-8019
Website: https://cfdunncounty.org

Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc

How much does Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc give each year?

Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc gave $487K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $220K across 17 grants.

What is Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc's typical grant size?

Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,940, and its average grant was $20,290, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc that year got $9K on average.

Where does Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc give grants?

Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Menomonie, WI (14 grants).

Does Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 33% of Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Dev. Disability Services" (4 grants).

Who are Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc's largest grantees?

Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Dunn County Department of Human Services ($82,619), Our Saviors Lutheran Church ($75,500) and City of Menomonie ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc?

Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.

What does Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc fund?

The organization’s stated mission is to advance philanthropy in Dunn County to improve residents’ lives, strengthen the nonprofit sector, and give back through strategic grantmaking and support for community projects. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc?

The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through competitive grant applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc's EIN?

Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1819945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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