Evansville Fund Grant

Evansville Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Last Updated: August 19, 2025

Summary

The Evansville Fund, established in 1996, serves as a permanent charitable endowment dedicated to enhancing the Evansville community. It allocates a portion of its earnings annually through grants that support vital sectors including arts, education, health services, and historic preservation. Governed by a volunteer board, the fund prioritizes local community needs, ensuring that contributions directly benefit various charitable initiatives. This collaborative effort fosters growth and sustainability within the community, promoting long-term positive outcomes.

Overview

About the Fund Founded in 1996, the Evansville Fund is a permanent, charitable endowment created to support the community of Evansville. The Fund gives back a portion of its annual earnings in the form of grants to support the arts, education, health and human services and historic preservation. A volunteer board takes responsibility for fundraising activities and determines grant distributions. What is a Community Fund? A Community Fund allows individuals and groups to contribute time and money toward the betterment of a specific community. Each community fund has a volunteer advisory board comprised of local members who encourage the growth of the fund and oversee distributions in the form of grants. These grants are awarded to community projects and programs based on the changing needs of that community. The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin oversees 16 community funds in its nine-county service area. Family of Funds The charitable funds shown on the Evansville Fund Family Tree have been established by individuals and organizations to support their charitable goals for the community: Dr. Roger & Elizabeth Gray Fund Dorothy & Alvin Helgesen Family Fund, of the Evansville Fund Millie Tait Charitable Fund Richard & Elaine Strassburg Fund Clifford & Jeanette Fellows Fund E. Susan Eager Fund Leonard P. Eager Fund Robert J. & Janet L. Petterson Family Fund Alan & Diana Eager Fund, of the Evansville Fund Finfrock Fund, of the Evansville Fund Gordon, Barb & Kelly Andrew Fund Hartje Fund, of the Evansville Fund Paul & Barbara George Family Fund, of the Evansville Fund William C. & Thea Brunsell Fund for Elementary Education Meals on Wheels Fund (MOW) Carolyn Butts Family 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 school district, and/or local government agencies providing charitable programs or projects for the community.