Q1 2026 Competitive Grants Announcement
As spring arrives and our community steps into longer days and brighter skies, there’s a renewed sense of possibility in the air. The landscape softens and reawakens, neighbors reconnect, and […]
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From Conversation to Connection: Introducing the “For Good, Forever” Podcast
Hello, friends. At La Crosse Area Community Foundation, our work has always been rooted in connection. We connect people to causes they care about. We connect generosity to opportunity. And […]
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Celebrating a Trusted Partner in Philanthropy: Maureen Kinney
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, […]
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Donor-Advised Funds vs. Private Family Foundations
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 […]
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Q4 2025 Competitive Grants Announcement
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 […]
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Small grants, big impact
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 […]
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Building connection through investment
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 […]
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LACF welcomes new impact specialist
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 […]
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Why funding nonprofit overhead matters more than you might think
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 […]
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Tax-smart strategies for year-end giving
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 […]
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