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A charitable fund with the Black River Falls Area Foundation gives you a meaningful way to support the people, organizations,  and causes that matter most to you - now and for generations to come.

How Do You Want to Make a Difference?

Black River Falls Area Foundation can help you make an impact by matching your interests with charitable tools and opportunities. Whether you are looking to provide ongoing support for a specific organization or a fund you can use to direct your giving, we are here to help.

Give Today, Recommend Grants Over Time

This tool allows donors to make grant recommendations to support charitable programs and projects. The Community Foundation aims to connect donor advisors with local opportunities for impact, while also supporting their personal philanthropy.

Minimum to establish is $25,000.

With a donor advised fund, you can:

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    Recommend grants at any time to support the nonprofits you care about, locally and across the United States.
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    Make contributions to your fund at any time and receive an immediate tax deduction for the year in which the gift is made.
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    Share the gift of giving by naming additional fund advisors, such as family members.

Support an Organization You Care About for the Long Term

A designated fund provides permanent annual support to one or more nonprofit organizations, helping ensure the long-term financial health and stability of the nonprofits you care about.

You can search our designated funds on our giving portal.

You can create your own designated fund, or add to collective impact by donating to an existing designated fund, helping it grow over time.

Minimum to establish is $25,000

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    Support a specific nonprofit or community organization.
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    Provide long-term support for a particular purpose.
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    Create a permanent source of charitable funding.
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    Allow others to contribute to the fund over time.
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Support the Cause You Care About Most

Field of Interest funds allow you to simplify your giving by supporting a specific area of interest. You determine the area your fund will support. Black River Falls Area Foundation invests the money, and staff will distribute grants each year to organizations working in the areas you have determined. We monitor the changing needs of our community and ensure these grants continue to have the highest impact possible.

Minimum to establish is $25,000

Invest in a Student's Future

Support students through scholarships awarded to high schools, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations who select recipients based on your established criteria.

Minimum to establish is $25,000.

Contact the foundation today to discuss your personal philanthropic goals and determine your impact.

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