Elkhorn Community Fund Grant

Elkhorn Community Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Last Updated: September 29, 2025

Summary

The Elkhorn Community Fund, established in 2007, enables residents to contribute to a permanent endowment that supports local non-profits. Grants are awarded annually to enhance community welfare through projects in education, health care, and cultural preservation. Governed by a volunteer board, the fund encourages community engagement and philanthropy, ensuring that donations make a lasting impact on the Elkhorn area.

Overview

Get To Know Us The Elkhorn Fund was established in 2007 as a means for current and former residents to give back to the community through charitable contributions. Donations to the Elkhorn Fund are placed into a permanent endowment fund. A percentage of the Fund’s earnings are given back to the community annually in the form of grants to Elkhorn-area non-profit organizations. Grants are awarded to support historical and environmental preservation, education, health care, youth programs and the elderly. The Fund is advised by a board of community volunteers who initiate fundraising activities and determine grant awards. Family of Funds The following charitable funds have been established by individuals and organizations to support their charitable goals for the community: Lori Genske Fund

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Once per year the advisory board awards grants to non-profit organizations, the local school district, and/or local government agencies for charitable programs or projects serving the good of the community.