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.
- Since its founding, the Monroe Fund, combined with the Monroe Family of Funds, has given back nearly $900,000 to the community.
About the Fund
The Monroe Fund is a permanent endowment fund established by current and former residents in 1996. The Fund provides a means for Monroe supporters to match their philanthropy to the needs of the community.
Each year the Fund gives a percentage of its earnings back to the community in the form of grants that enhance the area’s quality of life.
The Monroe Fund is a component fund of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.
Family of Funds
The following charitable funds have been established by individuals and organizations to support their charitable goals for the community:
- Dr. Fred W. & Alice J. Kundert Charitable Fund
- Jane Lysaght Memorial Fund
- Monroe Farmers Market Coupon Program
- Clifford & Dorothy Reasa Charitable Fund
- Clifford & Dorothy Reasa Fund for Historic Preservation
About our Grants
Once per year the advisory board awards grants to non-profit organizations, the local school district, and/or local government agencies providing charitable projects or programs serving the good of the community. Grants are awarded in June.
Recent Grant Awards
Monroe Fund
- BBBS of Green County School and Community Programs support
- Resident Laundry Facility
- Green County Home-Delivered Meals
- Respite Care Program
- Updating Green Haven Structure and Security
- Got Your Back phase 3
- Classroom Furniture
CLAIR Fund of the Monroe Fund
- Special Needs Recreation Programs for Youth Adults
Clifford & Dorothy Reasa Charitable Fund of the Monroe Fund
- Children’s Performance Programs (Including Performance in Schools Program)
- Girls on the Run at Parkside Elementary – Participant Financial Assistance
Clifford and Dorothy Reasa Fund for Historic Preservation of the Monroe Fund
- Rose House (the Parsonage) Exterior Renovation
Dr. Fred W. and Alice J. Kundert Charitable Fund of the Monroe Fund
- 2022 Fireworks Grant
- Lifeguard Equipment
Collaborative grants from the Monroe Fund, Ray and Betty L. Stamm Charitable Fund, Clifford & Dorothy Reasa Charitable Fund of the Monroe Fund, Dr. Fred W. and Alice J Kundert Charitable Fund, of the Monroe Fund, CLAIR Fund helped fund
- the new The Green County Splashpad
2022 TOTAL: $47,337.50
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 Monroe 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.
Monroe Fund
c/o Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Gift Processing Center
P.O. Box 733
Monroe, WI 53566
c/o Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Gift Processing Center
P.O. Box 733
Monroe, WI 53566
Advisory Board Members
The Fund is advised by a committee of community volunteers who initiate fundraising activities and determine grant awards:
Katie BaumannKirsten Boll
Jennifer Buholzer
Susie Davis
Deb Hillary
Megan Knox
Karin Krimmer
Richard Maliszewski
Terri Montgomery
Reid Stangel
