Acorn Funds
Flambeau Valley Arts Association Music, Theater, and Arts Legacy Endowment Fund
The FVAA Fund was established in 2025 to provide financial stability and support for the Flambeau Valley Arts Association (FVAA). The FVAA, was created by a
Rusk Area Arts Alliance Music in the Park Fund
This Acorn Fund will become a Designated Fund with the goal of providing support for the Music in the Park program. DONATE
Agency Funds
Flambeau Valley Arts Association Fund
The FVAA Fund was established in 2015 to provide financial stability and support for the Flambeau Valley Arts Association. The 501(C)3 organization, which celebrates its
Ladysmith Christian Church Endowment Fund
The First Church of Christ in Ladysmith was the beneficiary of an estate. The donor gave us some suggestions for future use of the funds.
Women With Courage Endowment Fund
The Women with Courage Foundation was organized in 2004 by a group of individuals who were interested in offering financial support to cancer patients within
Designated Endowed Funds
Anita & George Lawrence Covenant Fund
In 2018, the Anita and George Lawrence Covenant Fund was established with the Rusk County Community Foundation as a Designated Endowment Fund (LEEF). When George
Balko Family Legacy Fund for Musical Arts
The purpose of the Balko Family Legacy Fund for Musical Arts is to support operations and programming of the Flambeau Valley Arts Association. The FVAA,
Dennis R. Van Wey Legacy Fund
Dennis was born and raised in Ladysmith with his brothers Mel, Mark, Timothy, sister Audrey and parents Cecil and Betty Van Wey. After his high
Ek Fund for Musical Arts
In 2020, Karen Ek established this Fund to support the piano program at the School District of Ladysmith. Karen’s story shows how one person can play
Flambeau Forever Foundation
OVER 500 STUDENTS, OVER 500 REASONS TO CARE! Established 2016 Why we need the Flambeau Forever Foundation Provide student educational opportunities. Create a financial bridge
Honor the Fallen Fund
To honor and remember the brave Veterans who served our country, this fund supports the Ladysmith Educational Enrichment Fund (LEEF) initiatives, ensuring their legacy continues
Rusk County Animal Shelter Building Sustainability and Enrichment Fund
Joanne Spooner created this fund with a mission to keep the Rusk County Animal Shelter building up-to-date and in good repair for the comfort and
School District of Ladysmith Educational Enrichment Fund (LEEF)
How LEEF Came About Wayne and Carol Gullstad lived in Ladysmith for four years prior to moving to the Seattle area in 1999. Though four
Donor Advised Funds
Dennis B. Kovac Fund
Dennis B. Kovac was born in Ladysmith and grew up in the Bruce and Blue Hills area. He graduated from Bruce High School in 1961
Economic Development Fund For Rusk County
There are thriving, vibrant communities in Rusk County because of people just like you. They’re working to revitalize Main Streets and commercial districts, open businesses,
Gordon and Beverly Dukerschein Donor Advised Fund
Gordon and Beverly (Peterson) Dukerschein were born and raised on dairy farms in Glen Flora and have spent their lifetime in Rusk County. We were
Hawkins Forever Fund
What started as a conversation between Stewart and Doris Lemke and their children has resulted in a wonderful gift for the Hawkins area, $100,000 to
Jack and Jackie Pederson Donor Advised Fund
Employment opportunities at the Ladysmith School District and the Rusk County Memorial Hospital brought us to the Ladysmith area. Jack was the US History teacher
Larry & Shirley Dukerschein Rusk County Community Foundation Fund
Hello, we are Larry and Shirley Dukerschein. We have been married and have lived in the Glen Flora area for 40 plus years. Larry was
Shane Jenness Special Needs Fund
The Shane Jenness Fund was established in 2010 by Al Miller and Richard LaBelle, former Bruce residents currently living in New Mexico. The fund was
Smith/Allen Donor Advised Fund
Kevin Smith and Rebecca Allen have been a part of our community for over 35 years. Rebecca was a pediatrician with the Marshfield Clinic. Kevin
Field of Interest Funds
Give365Rusk
The idea is simple. You give $365 – a dollar a day – to make our community better. Each year, we pool all of the
Rusk County Helping Hands Fund
“Helping Hands Fund”? “Good Samaritan Fund”? We weren’t sure what to call this fund when we started it but we knew we wanted to “be
Operating Funds
Rusk County Community Foundation Operating Endowment Fund
On the surface, the RCCF’s Operating Fund does not elicit the “do good” excitement many of our other funds achieve. For example, “helping the poor”
Pass Through Funds
Scholarship Funds
Bartig Family Scholarship Fund for Ladysmith High School
This Fund was established as an endowment fund through the Rusk County Community Foundation in 2023. The purpose of this Fund is to provide scholarships
Bruce Alumni Scholarship Fund
MATCHING GRANT OPPORTUNITY! Donate today and double your gift to the Bruce Alumni Scholarship Fund! The first $5,000 donated will be matched by an anonymous
Dan Glaze Scholarship Fund
Luke Klink – Ladysmith News A Rusk County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot and killed while on-duty 5 years ago, and his name endures through a
Dukerschein Scholarship for Flambeau School
We are lifelong residents of Glen Flora and graduated from the School District of Flambeau in 1973. From 1974-2018, we owned and operated Artisans, Inc.,
Joseph R. Geisler Scholarship Fund
Joseph Raymond Geisler farmed all of his life until retirement in Bruce, Wisconsin. He then became a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked at Rusk County
Kyle Kempen Memorial Scholarship Fund
Kyle Kempen was a fun loving teenager who spent his time with friends and playing sports. He exemplified the example of being a good sport
Lorkowski Scholarship Fund
Bob Lorkowski, an old Boy Scout, lives the part of the “Oath” which is to “help other people at all times.” Barb was an educator
NORDA Inc. Non-Traditional Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the Norda Scholarship for Adult Returning Students is to grant funds to help defray education and related travel, childcare, or other costs
School District of Ladysmith Scholarship Fund
The School District of Ladysmith Scholarship is a fund of the Rusk County Community Foundation, an affiliate fund of the Eau Claire Community Foundation. The