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La Crosse Area Community Foundation is grateful to partner with professional advisors who help clients turn charitable intentions into meaningful impact. These partnerships are essential in ensuring philanthropy is thoughtful, […]

Whether a client is considering establishing a private foundation or is currently managing one, donor-advised funds (DAFs) can offer meaningful advantages. For many donors, a DAF delivers the core benefits […]

As winter settles in and the pace of the season slows, there’s a natural pause that invites both gratitude and intention. The first snowfalls soften the landscape, neighborhoods glow with […]

How your giving ignites community change Sometimes, it doesn’t take a large grant to make a lasting difference. Through La Crosse Area Community Foundation’s microgrant program, small bursts of funding […]

LACF’s first social impact investment in Haven on Main is helping create inclusive housing — and a stronger, more connected La Crosse Community is built in the spaces where lives […]

La Crosse Area Community Foundation has welcomed Keli Frigo as its new impact specialist. She succeeds Ellen Heydon, who recently transitioned to a new professional opportunity. Frigo brings nearly two […]

Not long ago, someone asked me what percentage of their donation “actually goes to the cause” and how much is “just overhead”. I get that question a lot. Maybe you’ve […]

Charitable giving always starts with a generous heart. As the year winds down, many people consider where they want their generosity to make a difference. If you’re among them, there […]

If you’ve ever applied for a grant, you know the anticipation that comes after hitting “submit.” What happens next? At the La Crosse Area Community Foundation, we want you to […]

As summer winds down and the rhythm of fall begins to stir, there’s a sense of both reflection and momentum in the air. Gardens are in full bloom, pollinators are […]