Simple, Secure, Impactful

Making an online gift is the fastest way to support the Phelps Area Community Foundation. Once you complete your donation by credit card, check your inbox for your confirmation and your official tax receipt. Unless you prefer to remain anonymous, we will share the news of your support with the fund owner.

To explore gifts of stock or other assets, please see our "Other Ways to Give" page. Thank you for investing in the future of the Phelps area.

What it is: An unrestricted fund managed, invested, and kept in perpetuity to provide earnings for the benefit of charitable causes in the Phelps Area. The fund is held and managed by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin. Grants will be made available annually when our fund reaches $100,000 to enhance the Phelps Area for present and future generations.

Goal: Help us reach our final goal of $1 Million. This allows us to give back $50,000 every year... Forever.

What it is: Your gift addresses immediate community needs in the Phelps Area. The flexibility of your unrestricted gift enables the Foundation to respond to the community's most pressing needs today

Goal: Raise funds to provide sustainable support for urgent community needs.

What it is: A Fund for the enhancement and expansion of the Phelps Historical Museum

Goal: The museum aims to enhance and establish a destination dedicated to the preservation of local history. It will provide a space where the community can learn, engage, and connect through diverse exhibits, educational programs, and preservation initiatives.

What it is: A fund to upgrade the Phelps Shooting Range for safe, fun recreation

Goal: Enhance facilities and accessibility, strengthening a beloved local asset.

What it is: A fund to expand the Phelps Community Center and Library.

Goal: Raise $500,000 to create a vibrant hub for learning and connection, enriching life for all residents.

Want To Start Your Own Fund?

Want to start your own fund? We can set up Donor Advised, Designated, or Field of Interest funds in a day to match your goals. Contact us at info@cfoncw.org.

Gift of Check or Cash

A traditional and impactful way to support your community. We will mail you an official tax receipt for your records.

  • Payable to: Phelps Area Community Foundation
  • Mailing Address: 200 Washington Street, Suite 120, Wausau, WI 54403

Gift in Honor or Memory

Honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion with a meaningful contribution.

  • Acknowledgements: We are happy to send an acknowledgment of your gift to the honoree or their family.