Impact Grants Update – July 2024
Recent national events have us all grappling with the tensions of our world. There is good not only in the world but also in our community. Local nonprofits are enriching lives, meeting needs, and uplifting people in all walks of life. Their work is fueled by passion, sacrifice, and belief—along with the generosity of donors like you.
Second Quarter Impact Grants
$110,000 in Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants was awarded to local nonprofits in the second quarter.
Health & Social Services – $100,000
- City of Wausau Fire Department | $15,000 toward four state-of-the-art CPR devices for their front-line paramedic-level ambulances
- Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes | $5,000 to help remodel the basement of their Alexander Lodge at Camp O’Claire
- Good News Project | $20,000 toward their loading dock renovation, including excavation, drainage, new concrete, repaired dock opening, new electric garage door, and a new egress stairway
- Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation | $50,000 toward their capital project to establish a clinic in Wausau; the center will provide access to evidence-based intensive behavioral health programs
- St. Vincent de Paul Society | $10,000 to help replace their thrift store’s parking lot
Education – $10,000
- Red Granite Charter School | $10,000 toward the completion of three yurts, including electrical installation, ADA-compliant ramps, stairs, and grounds beautification
Named Unrestricted Funds for Marathon County
Donors who give $250,000 or more to the Wausau Marathon County Impact Funds establish a Named Unrestricted Fund to help meet community needs for generations.
- Otto S. & Esther M. Holmskug | Silver | 1994
- Caroline S. Mark | Platinum | 2005
- Marvin C. & Ruth (Rudie) J. Schuette | Platinum | 2009
- Nils Folke Jr. & Jean B. Becker | Platinum | 2013
- Edward & Lois Drott | Platinum | 2016
- James & Susan Lundberg | Gold | 2017
- Tom & Marilyn Kraemer | Silver | 2023
Giving levels: Platinum donors have given $1 million or more; Gold donors have given $500,000–$999,999; Silver donors have given $250,000–$499,999.
How You Can Get Involved
Nonprofits in our community have been applying for grants from the Wausau Marathon County Fund for decades to help realize their visions for a brighter community. Everyone can donate at any time—every gift is significant and helps create a better place for all.