Monroe Fund
Serving the community of Monroe, Wisconsin
For good. For ever.
2012 Monroe Fund Advisory Board
Ron Spielman, Chair
Daniel Bartholf
Bill Bethke
Sue Buholzer
Rosemary Forcade
Rich Hager
Shelley Kubly-Muranyi
Tom Mitchell
Todd Schluesche
Christie Strait
2011 Monroe Grant Awards
The advisory board of the Monroe Fund awarded more than $23,000 to 22 non-profit organizations serving the needs of Monroe area residents. The grants were awarded from the Monroe Fund, Reasa Historic Preservation Fund, Reasa Charitable Fund, Dr. Fred W. & Alice J. Kundert Charitable Fund, Jane Lysaght Memorial Fund and the Reasa Historic Preservation Fund. Grants were presented to the following organizations:
From the Monroe Fund:
- Green County Humane Society
- Green Haven Family Advocates
- Green County Development Corporation
- Green County YMCA
- Community Foundation of Southern WI
- Monroe Arts Center
- The Monroe Clinic
- Monroe Excellence in Education Fund
- Monroe Main Street
- Pleasant View Nursing Home
- Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
- Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program
From the Clifford & Dorothy Reasa Fund for Historic Preservation:
- Green County Historical Society
From the Dr. Fred W. & Alice J. Kundert Charitable Fund:
From the Jane Lysaght Memorial Fund:
- Fowler Memorial Free Dental Clinic
From the Clifford & Dorothy Reasa Charitable Fund:
- Big Brothers / Big Sisters
- Literacy Council of Green County
- Ding-A-Dong Preschool
- Green County Human Services
- Monroe Preschool Inc.
- Noah’s Ark Preschool and Childcare
- Rainbow Childcare, Inc.
- St. Victor Elementary School
About
The Monroe Fund is a permanent endowment fund established by current and former residents in 1996. The Fund provides a means for Monroe supporters to match their philanthropy to the needs of the community. Each year the Fund gives a percentage of its earnings back to the community in the form of grants that enhance the area's quality of life. Since its founding, the Monroe Fund, combined with the Reasa Charitable Fund, has given back more than $222,000 to the community. The Fund is advised by a board of citizen volunteers who initiate fundraising activities and determine grant awards.
Family of Funds
The following charitable funds have been established by individuals and organizations to support their charitable goals for the community:
- Dr. Fred W. & Alice J. Kundert Charitable Fund
- Jane Lysaght Memorial Fund
- Monroe Farmers Market Coupon Program
- Clifford & Dorothy Reasa Charitable Fund
- Clifford & Dorothy Reasa Fund for Historic Preservation
To Donate
Donations to the Monroe Fund are welcome at any time of the year. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Visit the Ways to Give section of this website for information on planning your gift, or you can make an online donation.
Grants
Once per year the advisory board awards grants to non-profit organizations, the local school district, and/or local government agencies providing charitable projects or programs serving the good of the community. Grants are awarded in June.
Annual grant application deadline:
April 15
(If the date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the next business day.)
Grant Guidelines and Application