estate planning Archive

Preserving Our Legacy

How we documented the history of the Waukesha County Community Foundation Written by Emily Gillingham, WCCF Communication Specialist Email Emily at egillingham@waukeshafoundation.org Every organization has a story—a unique journey filled with milestones, challenges, and triumphs. For the Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF), our story is more than just a collection

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UW Waukesha Legacy Funds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Waukesha County Community Foundation welcomes UW Waukesha Legacy Funds UW Milwaukee at Waukesha Foundation plans to transition assets to WCCF Waukesha, Wis. – 8/30/2024 – The Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF) is proud to announce that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with the

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Meet Us at the Museum

In honor of our 25th Anniversary, we’ve partnered with the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum to bring you two community events! Tuesday, September 10th | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch and Learn – Philanthropy in Waukesha County: A Tradition of Support Join our President, Melissa Baxter, to explore

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What Makes a Strong Grant Application?

Simple Strategies to Strengthen Your Grant Application Written by Rachel Bennett, WCCF Grants Manager Email Rachel at rbennett@waukeshafoundation.org In my role as Grants Manager at the Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF), I orchestrate our annual competitive grant process, the Community Grants Cycle.  In doing so, I have the privilege of working

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Community Parks Day

In honor of our 25th Anniversary, we’ve partnered with Waukesha County Parks System to bring you free park admission on August 3! Enjoy the 8,500 acres of diverse landscapes, high-quality natural areas, a variety of trails, and beautiful lakes, ponds, and waterways right here in our community. See the full list of

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