What is a Community Fund? A Community Fund allows individuals and groups to contribute time and money toward the betterment of a specific community. Each community fund has a volunteer advisory board comprised of local members who encourage the growth of the fund and oversee distributions in the form of grants. These grants are awarded to community projects and programs based on the changing needs of that community. The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin oversees 16 community funds in its nine-county service area.
About the Fund
The Parkview Community Fund was established in 2024 as a charitable option for current and former residents to make gifts within the Parkview School District area, including the towns/townships of:
- Avon
- Center
- Footville
- Hanover
- Magnolia
- Newark
- Ordfordville
- Plymouth
- Rock
- Spring Valley
Our Mission is to create a vehicle for local community members, donors, businesses to give back to our communities through charitable contributions. Donations to the Parkview Community Fund qualify as a charitable gift and are placed into a permanent endowment fund. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
Annually, a percentage of the Fund’s earnings are given back as grants to our communities that make up the Parkview School District. Grants may be awarded to support historical and environmental preservation, education, health care, youth programs, community development, human services, arts education, public safely, etc. Grant applications may be accepted to nonprofits, schools, government and churches serving the Parkview School District area.
About our Grants
The Parkview Community Fund Advisory Board is made up of local volunteers that will annually review area grant applications and recommend recipients.
Recent Grant Awards
This fund is new to the community, and its first awards are on the horizon.
Grant Guidelines
Tips and tools for you to use as you prepare your application. Print out this PDF as you prepare your grant for a quick checklist of your progress.
Invest In Your Community
Donations to the Parkview Community Fund are welcome at any time of the year. All gifts are tax deductible. Mail a check to this address, or click the button to donate online.
PO Box 8125, Janesville, WI 53547-8125
Advisory Board Members
The Fund is advised by a committee of community volunteers who initiate fundraising activities and determine grant awards:
Carla Edgar, Co-ChairCandace Thompson, Co-Chair
Danielle Harnack
Glenda Mullen
Art Burns
Tracy Case