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10 Benefits of Giving Through a Donor Advised Fund

10 Benefits of Giving Through a Donor Advised Fund A simple and flexible charitable giving vehicle At the Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF) we have helped donors streamline their giving and maximize their impact with charitable giving funds since 1999. Donor advised funds (DAFs) are a go-to charitable vehicle since

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Remembering Donald W. Fundingsland

Remembering Donald W. Fundingsland WCCF founder; hospital executive1938-2025 Don Fundingsland was one of five founders of the Waukesha County Community Foundation in 1999, along with Bev Chappie, the late Dr. LaVern Herman, Peter Lettenberger, and Bryce Styza.  His leadership and foresight were crucial in establishing the WCCF, which has now

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Warming Hearts Through Philanthropy

Homelessness knows no zip code. The issue of homelessness may be front and center as you drive to work or take a walk around the neighborhood, or it could be hidden in plain sight. Across Waukesha County, individuals and families find themselves without stable housing for a variety of reasons.

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A Milestone for Every Year

A Milestone for Every Year: Top 25 Moments from our 25th Year Over the past quarter-century, the Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF) has watched our community grow, thrive, and face new challenges, and the past year was no different. From remarkable partnerships to unforgettable moments of generosity, our 25th anniversary

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Building Bridges at the Holiday Table

Building Bridges at the Holiday Table Turn Your Conversations to Philanthropy this Holiday Season Written by Melissa Baxter, WCCF President In the next few months, many holidays will be celebrated by families across our community, and those gatherings will likely include a meal, togetherness, and maybe a football game or

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