Funds » Field of Interest Funds

By establishing a Field of Interest Fund, you can target your gift to address needs in an important area of community life – for example – the Arts, elderly, at-risk youth. Our board awards grants to community organizations and programs that are making a difference in the area you select. Your gift stays flexible enough to meet community needs in your interest area – even as they change over time.

The Senior Life Enhancement Fund provides for quality of life enhancements for senior citizens living in Marathon County.

How it works

  • You identify an area of personal interest as broad or narrow as you wish.
  • You make a gift to your Community Foundation during your lifetime or through a bequest in your will. You can give cash, appreciated stocks, real estate, or other assets.
  • We set up a special fund in your name, in the name of your family or business, or in honor of any person or organization you choose.
  • You receive tax benefits in the year your gift is made.
  • Our professional program staff evaluates needs in your area of interest that would be most impacted by grants from your gift.
  • Our board issues grants in the name of the fund you establish (if you prefer, grants can be made anonymously).
  • We handle all the administrative details.
  • Your gift can be placed into an endowment that is invested over time. Earnings from your fund are used to make grants addressing community needs. Your gift – and all future earnings from your gift – is a permanent source of community capital, helping to do good work forever.

Field of Interest Funds Administered Within the Community Foundation

SENIOR LIFE-ENHANCEMENT FUND 2007
Provides for quality of life enhancments for senior citizens living in Marathon County