River Falls Community Foundation Big Idea Grants
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Overview
_NOTE: This opportunity is offered every other year._
Mission
Enhancing the Quality of Life in River Falls Wisconsin
The River Falls Community Foundation was created to advance the quality of life in River Falls.
Managed by a 100% volunteer board, the Foundation is a community asset – ensuring gifts donated today will be wisely used to enhance the future well-being of the River Falls community.
Big Idea Grant Program
Up to $25,000 will be granted to the chosen Big Idea.
What Are We Looking For?
Any innovative community-minded project that fits one or more of these criteria:
* Enhances quality of life
* Helps underserved citizens
* Builds community pride
* Makes life more enjoyable for residents & visitors
* Addresses an environmental concern
* Strengthens community connections
Eligibility
_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._
* Our Big Idea Grant Program is open to qualified non-profit organizations.
What St Croix Valley Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 106
- Total given
- $36.94M
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $5,147–$35M
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 95%, Minnesota 3%, Wisconsin 2%. Top recipient cities: Stillwater, MN; Hudson, WI; Saint Paul, MN.
- 52% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
National Philanthropic Trust · Jenkintown, PA
Donor advised fund
$35M
Allina Health Foundation · Minneapolis, MN
General operating at courage kenny rehabilitation institute st. croix stillwater, mn
$160K
Lakeview Memorial Hospice Program · Stillwater, MN
General operating
$160K
Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St Croix and Namekagon · Osceola, WI
General operating, annual contribution, programs
$103K
YMCA Hudson · Hudson, WI
General operating
$63K
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