Columbus Area Endowment

Columbus Area Endowment The Columbus Area Endowment (CAE) was established in 2008 by a volunteer group of Columbus area citiz Donated funds are dedicated to the greater Columbus area.

The Columbus Area Endowment will enhance the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of the Columbus area and support the well-being and quality of life of its citizens through charitable grants. We provide donors the opportunity to build and to preserve assets for local charitable purposes.

Amy Jo Meyers (r.) presented Judy Robbins (l.) with a certificate of award for a grant of $4,900 toward outdoor seating ...
11/17/2025

Amy Jo Meyers (r.) presented Judy Robbins (l.) with a certificate of award for a grant of $4,900 toward outdoor seating at Savanna Oaks Community Center.

President John Pearson presented Carol Black with a certificate of award for a grant of $1,800 toward feeding food-chall...
11/17/2025

President John Pearson presented Carol Black with a certificate of award for a grant of $1,800 toward feeding food-challenged children in the Loving Lunches program.

President John Pearson (r.) presented Jennifer Treptow (l.) with a certificate of award for a grant of $2,888 toward a F...
11/17/2025

President John Pearson (r.) presented Jennifer Treptow (l.) with a certificate of award for a grant of $2,888 toward a Family & Consumer Education lab upgrade at Fall River High School.

Bruce Kraus presented Amy Jo Meyers with a certificate of award for a grant toward a race-timing system for the Columbus...
11/17/2025

Bruce Kraus presented Amy Jo Meyers with a certificate of award for a grant toward a race-timing system for the Columbus Recreation Department.

Sandy Jeremy presented Amanda Wakeman with certificates of award for grants of $1,776 to the Columbus Public Library
11/17/2025

Sandy Jeremy presented Amanda Wakeman with certificates of award for grants of $1,776 to the Columbus Public Library

Mike Lubenau presented Duane Millard with a certificate of award for a grant of $1,500 toward purchase of park umbrellas...
11/17/2025

Mike Lubenau presented Duane Millard with a certificate of award for a grant of $1,500 toward purchase of park umbrellas by the Columbus Department of Public Works.

Karin Westlake presented Kane Browskowski with a certificate of award for a $5,420 grant toward new furniture at the Col...
11/17/2025

Karin Westlake presented Kane Browskowski with a certificate of award for a $5,420 grant toward new furniture at the Columbus Area Aquatic Center.

Al Strohschein (r.) presented Tori Weidemann (l.) of the Columbus Fourth of July Committee with a certificate of award f...
11/17/2025

Al Strohschein (r.) presented Tori Weidemann (l.) of the Columbus Fourth of July Committee with a certificate of award for a $3,000 CAE grant toward upgraded software.

Al Strohschein presented a 2025 Philanthropist Award to Richard Valley in honor of his and his late wife Carol's philant...
11/17/2025

Al Strohschein presented a 2025 Philanthropist Award to Richard Valley in honor of his and his late wife Carol's philanthropy. He and his family gathered at an honor tree planted in their honor at Savanna Oaks Community Center.

Mike Lubenau presented a 2026 Philanthropist award and honor tree to Prairie Ridge Health President John Russell and Fou...
11/17/2025

Mike Lubenau presented a 2026 Philanthropist award and honor tree to Prairie Ridge Health President John Russell and Foundation Chair Kristi Line in honor of their organization's many philanthropic activities

09/05/2025

CAE has announced the following twelve community-impact grants in its 2025 cycles.
• Columbus Area Aquatic Center: $5,311 for new furniture;
• Columbus Club House: $2,660 for computer, walkie-talkies, & training;
• Columbus Community Center: $899 for signage
• Columbus Fourth of July Committee: $3,000 toward website design and maintenance;
• Columbus Department of Public Works: $1,500 toward park umbrellas;
• Columbus Public Library: $1,000 toward a second accessible circulation desk;
• Columbus Recreation: $3,445 for a race-timing system;
• Columbus School District: $6,000 toward broadcasting & recording equipment;
• Fall River Schools: $2,888 toward Clean Your Plates kitchen lab upgrade;
• Friends of the Columbus Public Library: $766 for a book truck in the Annex;
• Loving Lunches: $1,800 toward feeding food-challenged children;
• Savanna Oaks Community Center: $4,900 toward outdoor seating;

A total of $34,169 was awarded.
Formal presentations will be made at the CAE annual Celebration of Philanthropy event on November 9, 1 PM at Savanna Oaks Community Center.
CAE grants are limited to non-profit entities that serve Columbus and Fall River communities in parts of Dane, Columbia, and Dodge Counties. CAE is dedicated to enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic vitality of the Columbus area for present and future generations and supports the quality of life of its citizens through charitable grants. Interest areas include needs of residents in the Columbus area such as cultural enrichment, community development, education, environment, and historic preservation.

01/22/2025

Our new countertop is installed! Thank you to the Columbus Area Endowment for making this project possible

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P. O. Box 423
Columbus, WI
53925

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