Eau Claire Community Foundation

Eau Claire Community Foundation The Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF) is a bridge connecting donors and charities. Your gift will benefit our community forever.

ECCF establishes endowments that are invested to provide long-term support for charitable purposes. We are widely recognized in the area as the leading community resource for promoting philanthropy, collaboration and innovation, and building endowments. We award grants annually in the following categories:

1) "Create Culture" - programs and organizations that enhance the quality of life in our co

mmunity through music, visual and performing arts, and museums

2) "Form Futures" - programs that provide instruction for children and adults offered by established institutions or non-profit organizations, as well as programs that offer learning or community development opportunities

3) "Give Green" - programs that engage children and/or adults in activities that improve or sustain the quality of our earth and all natural resources. Also, programs that provide opportunities for children and/or adults to engage in sports, fitness, and health and recreational activities.

4) "Offer Opportunities" - programs that provide for important needs for children, youth, adults, families, or community needs such as food, shelter, safety, clothing, and assistance for people with disabilities.

✨ Registration Closing Soon! ✨Professional advisors are invited to join our first annual Insights & Impact Breakfast on ...
06/05/2026

✨ Registration Closing Soon! ✨

Professional advisors are invited to join our first annual Insights & Impact Breakfast on Wednesday, June 17.

Please note that this event is intended specifically for professional advisors. Laura Ames, JD, with Baird Private Wealth Management Group, will present “The Right Advice Can’t Be Done in a Vacuum,” focusing on important considerations when advising clients through a business transition.

⏳ Pre-registration is required by June 10
✅ No cost to attend

Register here: https://eccf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=5694

✨The Results Are In: 2026 Community Grant CycleWe are excited to share that the 2026 Community Grant Cycle has wrapped u...
06/04/2026

✨The Results Are In: 2026 Community Grant Cycle

We are excited to share that the 2026 Community Grant Cycle has wrapped up with over $235,000 awarded to 46 nonprofit organizations throughout the Chippewa Valley. 🎉

These grants support local nonprofits working in arts and culture, education, health and human services, nature and recreation, and more. Each grant represents a connection between charitable giving and the organizations working every day to serve the community.

🔍Find the full list of 2026 recipients and learn how these funds strengthen our community: https://eccfwi.org/news/grants/

We are grateful to the generous donors, fundholders, and dedicated volunteers who make this grantmaking possible. Their support helps vital community projects take root and thrive. 💙

🎉 Happy 1-Year Work Anniversary, Joe! 🎉We’re celebrating Joe and his first year with ECCF as Vice President of Developme...
06/02/2026

🎉 Happy 1-Year Work Anniversary, Joe! 🎉

We’re celebrating Joe and his first year with ECCF as Vice President of Development.

His relationship-building, community leadership, and dedication to our mission have already made a meaningful impact. We’re grateful for all he brings to our team and community. 💙

Explore giving options that reflect both your values and your goals.Appreciated stock can be a meaningful way to give, o...
06/02/2026

Explore giving options that reflect both your values and your goals.

Appreciated stock can be a meaningful way to give, offering potential tax benefits while helping support the work and causes you care about most.

Generosity can be both heartfelt and strategic.

We would be happy to discuss next steps. Please reach out via [email protected] or (715) 552-3801.

Join us for the first annual Insights & Impact Breakfast designed specifically for professional advisors.We will feature...
05/29/2026

Join us for the first annual Insights & Impact Breakfast designed specifically for professional advisors.

We will feature Laura Ames, JD, Wealth Strategist and Senior Vice President with Baird Private Wealth Management Group. Her presentation, “The Right Advice Can’t Be Done in a Vacuum,” will explore key considerations for professional advisors working with clients through a business transition.

📅 Wednesday, June 17
📍 Holiday Inn Eau Claire
⏰ 7:30 AM breakfast | 7:45 AM program
✅ No cost to attend
📝 Register by June 10

Register here: https://eccf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=5694

⏰ The Community Health Grant Cycle is closing soon. This grant opportunity supports work that addresses local health nee...
05/28/2026

⏰ The Community Health Grant Cycle is closing soon.

This grant opportunity supports work that addresses local health needs and helps reduce health disparities in our community. If your organization is planning to apply, now is the time to make sure your materials are submitted before the deadline.

Learn more at eccfwi.org

✨ Women’s Giving Circle Applications Closing Soon! ✨Have you applied yet? Eligible organizations are encouraged to apply...
05/27/2026

✨ Women’s Giving Circle Applications Closing Soon! ✨

Have you applied yet? Eligible organizations are encouraged to apply for Women’s Giving Circle funding to support programs that benefit women and children in the Chippewa Valley.

⏳ Applications close June 3 at 12:00 PM. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline!

Happy Memorial Day! Today, we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.The ECCF office is...
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! Today, we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

The ECCF office is closed in observance of the holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

Wishing you a safe and peaceful Memorial Day.

Grant writing support, whenever you need it. ✨Our Grant Writers Workshop Series is available to watch online. These inte...
05/22/2026

Grant writing support, whenever you need it. ✨

Our Grant Writers Workshop Series is available to watch online. These interactive, hands-on sessions, led by AMK Nonprofit Coaching, LLC were recorded and can be viewed at any time.

Created to help strengthen grant-writing skills and make the process more effective, this series is a valuable resource for nonprofits at any stage. 💻✍️

Find the on-demand training at eccfwi.org/grants/training.

📆 Professional advisors are invited to join us for the first annual Insights & Impact Breakfast.This event is designed s...
05/19/2026

📆 Professional advisors are invited to join us for the first annual Insights & Impact Breakfast.

This event is designed specifically for professional advisors. On Wednesday, June 17, Laura Ames, JD, Wealth Strategist and Senior Vice President with Baird Private Wealth Management Group, will present “The Right Advice Can’t Be Done in a Vacuum,” a session focused on important considerations when advising clients through an upcoming business transition.

📍 Holiday Inn Eau Claire
⏰ 7:30 AM breakfast | 7:45 AM program
✅ No cost to attend
📅 Pre-registration required by June 10

Register here: https://eccf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=5694

Address

7 S Dewey Street, Suite 200
Eau Claire, WI
54701

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17155523801

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