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 New Glarus Community Foundation has given back nearly $454,000 to the community.
About the Fund
The New Glarus Community Foundation is a charitable endowment created in 1996 by and for the people of New Glarus. Each year a portion of the Foundation’s earnings are given back to the community in the form of grants supporting the arts, education, health care, youth, elderly programs, the environment, and historic preservation.
The New Glarus Community Foundation is a component fund of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.
Family of Funds
The following charitable fund has been established to support the donor’s charitable goals for the community:
- Dr. Fred W. & Alice J. Kundert Charitable Fund
- Anonymous II Fund
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 programs or projects serving the good of the community. Grants are awarded in November.
Recent Grant Awards
Big Brothers/Big sisters – programs, technology & recruitment support
New Glarus EMS – Patient warming devices
SWCAP – food security program for New Glarus area
Swiss Center – expanding our Swiss story
Village of New Glarus – exterior paint and wallpaper repair
School District: Elementary snack program
Bethel Horizon learning experience
2022 GRANTS: $20,641
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 New Glarus Community Foundation 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.
New Glarus Community Foundation
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:
Amy DoeferKaye Gmur
Gregory J Long
Kari Morrison
Lexa Speth
Laura Eicher
