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Yes! As you consider your year-end giving, it's worth noting an important tax change taking effect for the 2026 tax year. A new federal [...]
$4,590 to Provide Costumes to Local Arts Organizations
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA)'s mission is to provide quality arts education and performance by nurturing and encouraging artistic expression in children and [...]
Recap of the Friends of the Foundation Night Honoring Gloria Siewert
On October 13th, the Winona Community Foundation was proud to present Gloria Siewert with the 2026 Founders Award, which honors individuals who have [...]
Winona Community Foundation Awards $70,000 to Local Nonprofits
Left to right: Katie Van Eijl (Project FINE), Craig Putz (Semcac), Carol Ehlinger (Benedictine Living Community), Michelle Repinski (Benedictine Living Community), Shella Schneider (Winona [...]
Donor Advised Funds to Honor Loved Ones: The Tom Gibson Memorial Fund
Many people who knew Thomas William Gibson (“Tommy”) remember a generous friend, mentor, and family member. From the age of 13 onward, he had [...]
Plan With Purpose: An Interactive Estate Planning Workshop
Plan With Purpose: An Interactive Estate Planning Workshop Free, interactive workshop presented by Rachel Schromen, Founder of Schromen Law, in partnership with [...]
$6,421 to Purchase Educational Trail Signage at Camp Wenonah
The Winona Family YMCA's mission is to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Earlier this year, they received a $6,421 [...]
Donor Advised Funds to Honor Loved Ones: The Mark Morris Youth Fund
Photo courtesy of markmorrisfoundation.org Mark Morris impacted the lives of not only his family and friends, but of students of all ages [...]
RSVP: Friends of the Foundation Night 2026
Join us on October 13th for Friends of the Foundation Night* event, a celebration of the Foundation's impact and of all those who [...]
2026 Community Grant Cycle 2 Now Open
Now Accepting Grant Applications The Winona Community Foundation’s Community Grant application is now available online and due September 1, 2026. Grants of up to [...]
