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Founded in 1926 as a tax-exempt public charity, we are a collection of endowed and donor-advised philanthropic funds established by individuals, families, organizations, and companies.

We accept gifts of any size to advance civic, cultural, educational, health, and welfare organizations and initiatives in Kenosha County.

Our Mission: Helping people to enhance the present and insure the future of the Kenosha Community.

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Field of Interest Funds
  • ARTS FUND
  • LAFAVE FAMILY FUND
  • OMC LEGACY FUND
  • WOMEN’S FUND

    • Now Available: 2019 Scholarships Offered by the Community Foundation

    The Foundation is pleased to announce that Kenosha area students can now apply for the following scholarships:

  • Herman and Virginia Gundlach Scholarships for high school seniors who are currently attending Kenosha County’s eight public high schools.
  • Tremper High School Class of 1971 Scholarships, specifically for seniors at Tremper High School.
  • Mary D. Bradford High School Class of ’61 Scholarships, specifically for seniors at Bradford High School.
    • NOTE: Still to be released – applications for the Mahone Fund Scholarships for Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) High Schools and St. Joseph Catholic Academy High School seniors.


    On display in Kenosha’s downtown and harborside

    Presented by the Foundation’s Kenosha Arts Fund.

    Click here to take a virtual tour of the 2017-2019 exhibition.