How much funding does Richard Weinreis Memorial Scholarship Grant provide?

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When is the deadline for Richard Weinreis Memorial Scholarship Grant?

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Richard Weinreis Memorial Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

Criteria for Selection.
Be a Marathon County resident;Have had formal court contact through the Marathon County Department of Social Services juvenile intake system within the past seven (7) years;Provide evidence of a plan for education or training that will provide for personal career advancement;Provide evidence of…

Overview

The Richard Weinreis Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, offers support to deserving students who have experienced formal court contact through the Marathon County Department of Social Services juvenile intake system in the past seven years. With over $300,000 available for scholarships, the program aims to enhance educational opportunities for local residents pursuing personal career advancement through training and education.

Scholarships
More than 200 students throughout north central Wisconsin, from pre-school to post-graduate, will be awarded scholarships totaling more than $300,000 from the 125 endowed scholarship funds administered within the Community Foundation.
Purpose
To provide scholarships to deserving students who have had formal court contact through the Marathon County Department of Social Services juvenile intake system in the past seven (7) years, and who plan to better their life through educational training, at any level, that will provide for personal career advancement.

Eligibility

Criteria for SelectionBe a Marathon County resident;Have had formal court contact through the Marathon County Department of Social Services juvenile intake system within the past seven (7) years;Provide evidence of a plan for education or training that will provide for personal career advancement;Provide evidence of support and endorsement by references; andArticulated an attitude of change through an essay.

What Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 136
Total given: $13.36M
Median grant: $17K
Range: $5,150–$4.18M

By dollars: Wisconsin 90%, Indiana 8%, North Carolina <1%. Top recipient cities: Wausau, WI; Weston, WI; Merrill, WI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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