Camp Wenonah’s Ropes Course Grant Report
Supporting Camp Wenonah’s Ropes Course With the help of a grant from the Winona Community Foundation, the Winona Family YMCA proudly reports the successful [...]
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When you donate to a public charity, you may be eligible for a tax deduction—if you itemize your deductions. However, changes to the tax [...]
2025 Founders Event on October 14th Honoring Judy Davis
It is an honor for the Winona Community Foundation to award Judy Davis with the 2025 Founders Award on Tuesday, October 14th from 4 [...]
$7,500 Grant to Upgrade SCUBA Gear for the Winona Dive Rescue Team
The Winona County Dive/Rescue Team is made up of 18 dedicated volunteers who respond to water-related emergencies throughout Winona County and surrounding areas. Each [...]
2025 Community Grant Cycle 2 Now Open
2025 Community Grant Cycle 2 The Winona Community Foundation’s Community Grant application is now available online and due September 1, 2025. Grants up to [...]
Strengthening Community Through Strategic Giving and a Donor Advised Fund: Tom and Annmarie’s Story
Through a Donor-advised fund, individuals are able to make tax-deductible charitable gifts into their named fund and then recommend grants to [...]
Facilitating their philanthropy through a Donor Advised Fund: Pat & Jerry Papenfuss discuss the benefits
Pat and Jerry Papenfuss in 2023. Through a Donor-advised fund, individuals are able to make tax-deductible charitable gifts into [...]
5th Annual Charity Golf Outing Benefits Local Non-Profits
Pictured from left to right: Kevin O'Reilly and Mandi Olson On June 27, 2025, the Winona Community Foundation hosted its 5th [...]
Is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) right for you?
Through a Donor-advised fund, individuals are able to make tax-deductible charitable gifts into their named fund, and then recommend grants to their favorite charities [...]
$6,000 Grant to Grow the Miller Mentoring Program
Founded in 2000, Miller Mentoring is a local school-based mentoring program that offers individual and group mentoring for students grades 5-12 attending Winona Area [...]