Marathon County: Clyde F. Schlueter Foundation Grants

The Clyde F. Schlueter Foundation, established in 1977, focuses on enhancing the character and service of youth in Wausau through grants. It supports projects that foster growth in physical, social, and intellectual areas, as well as civic improvements. The foundation has awarded over $1 million to various organizations, continuing its mission through a donor advised fund managed by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, which reviews applications biannually.

In its nearly 30-year history, the foundation awarded over $1 million in grants to more than 100 different organizations.
The Schlueter advisory board continues to meet two times per year to review applications in June and September and recommend grants for worthy projects and programs through the Community Foundation.
Statement of Purpose
The stated purpose of the original foundation was to promote growth in character and service of young men and women in the greater Wausau area through physical, social, intellectual, and mental training. The foundation also supported the study of civic projects, projects in the health field that would benefit patients, and educational projects of broad interest involving the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Schlueter specifically listed, as an example, the following organizations: YMCA, YWCA, Scouts, Wausau Hospitals, and the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
The Clyde F. Schlueter Foundation Fund continues to honor the original intent of Mr. Schlueter’s generosity. The advisory board generally makes recommendations for grants to nonprofit organizations for projects that:
Serve the greater Wausau area.Promote growth in character and service of area youth through physical, social, intellectual, and mental training.Provide for civic improvements.

Ineligibility

Adhering to the original foundation’s intent, the following will generally not be funded from the Clyde F. Schlueter Foundation Fund:School-related athletic programs and projectsEndowment fundsOperating expenses or debt retirementProjects and programs that are more appropriately funded with public funds or tax revenues