The Clark County Community Foundation Inc. is dedicated to helping improve the quality of life, through financial support and scholarships, to the nonprofits, citizens and communities of Clark County, Wisconsin.
Clark County Community Foundation Inc. is closely tied to projects that change what residents can use in Clark County, especially when it serves as fiscal sponsor. A 2023 award of $90,352 to the Clark County Wisconsin Forestry and Parks Department supported the Clark County Fairgrounds Revitalization Project, and the foundation later continued backing that effort with another grant in 2024 and a smaller payment in 2025. It also entered into a fiscal sponsorship agreement with the City of Loyal for the Loyal Splash Pad Project, with payments in 2024 and 2025. Those project-based commitments sit alongside a major scholarship role. In 2025, the foundation awarded 29 scholarships to graduating students from Clark County area high schools, showing that education support is a second central thread of its work. The foundation’s stated purpose is to help improve quality of life through financial support and scholarships for nonprofits, citizens, and communities in Clark County, Wisconsin. Its recent grants also show direct support for local nonprofit organizations, local governments, and community infrastructure, all within the county.
Education is a recurring line of giving. In 2025, Clark County Community Foundation Inc. awarded $15,250 for 29 scholarships to graduating high school students from Clark County area schools. The foundation also administers endowed and memorial scholarship funds, including donor-established awards for students meeting specific criteria. Community projects are another clear focus. In 2024, it gave $11,500 to various area nonprofit organizations for projects supporting citizens and communities in Clark County. The 2025 round included $8,900 to 11 area nonprofit organizations for similar local projects. Capital and recreation infrastructure appear in the grant record as well. The foundation used fiscal sponsorship for the Loyal Splash Pad Project and for the Clark County Fairgrounds Revitalization Project, both of which point to public-facing facilities and amenities in the county.
Typical grant size sits at $11,500 at the 25th percentile, $77,982 at the median, and $83,318 at the 75th percentile, which reflects a mix of smaller competitive awards and larger project commitments. The same recipients appear across multiple years, especially for fiscal sponsorship projects and scholarships, so this is not a one-off grantmaker. The foundation also funds individuals through scholarship awards. Its programs include competitive scholarships, endowed scholarships, and grants to local nonprofits. Accepting unsolicited applications is part of the scholarship and nonprofit grant structure.
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Most grants fall between $12K and $83K, with a median of $78K.
25th Percentile
$12K
Median
$78K
75th Percentile
$83K
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Giving is entirely local and entirely in Wisconsin. All recent grants went to recipients in the state, with activity centered in Clark County communities such as Loyal and Neillsville. Recipient organizations and projects include the City of Loyal, the Clark County Wisconsin Forestry and Parks Department, and area nonprofit organizations serving county residents. The foundation’s grantmaking pattern stays within its county focus rather than spreading across states or countries.
Its grant record includes fiscal sponsorship for the Clark County Fairgrounds Revitalization Project and the Loyal Splash Pad Project, plus competitive grants to area nonprofit organizations for projects that support citizens and communities in Clark County. It also supports scholarships for local students.
Yes. In 2025 it awarded 29 scholarships to graduating students from Clark County area high schools, and it also administers endowed and memorial scholarship funds for students meeting donor-specified criteria.
It uses a mix of competitive grants, endowed scholarship funds, and fiscal sponsorship agreements. The recent record shows project-specific support for local government partners and competitive awards to nonprofit organizations serving Clark County.
The grant-size distribution is $11,500 at the 25th percentile, $77,982 at the median, and $83,318 at the 75th percentile. That spread reflects a combination of scholarship awards, smaller nonprofit grants, and larger project commitments.
Its recent grants are all in Wisconsin, with 100% of recipient organizations in the state. The named recipients include organizations and projects in Loyal and Neillsville, both in Clark County.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Clark County Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: For Clark County area nonprofit organizations. Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline; incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Deadline: Applications are accepted annually from October 1 through November 15.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Loyal-Splash Pad Project | Loyal, WI | $183,490 | 2026 | The Foundation entered into a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with the City of Loyal, Wi to act as the Fiscal Sponsor for the "Loyal Splash Pad Project". In 2025, the Foundation made payments to the City (and related vendors) totaling $183,490 for costs incurred by the City of Loyal for the new Splash Pad facility in Loyal WI. |
| 15 Various area nonprofit organizations | — | $10,750 | 2026 | The Foundation awarded 15 area nonprofits a total of $10,750 in cash assistance to further their programs and missions. The Foundation follows its Policies and Procedures to award grants to eligible nonprofits based on a competitive application process. |
| City of Loyal - Loyal Splash Pad Project | Loyal, WI | $62,631 | 2025 | The Foundation has entered into a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with the City of Loyal, WI to act as the Fiscal Sponsor for the "Loyal Splash Pad Project". In 2024, the Foundation made payments to the City (and related vendors) totaling $62,631 for costs incurred by the City for the new Splash Pad facility in Loyal WI. |
| Clark County Wisconsin | Neillsville, WI | $16,531 | 2025 | The Foundation had entered into a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with Clark County WI - Forestry and Parks Department to act as the Fiscal Sponsor for the "Clark County Fairgrounds Revitalization Project". In 2024 the Foundation made payment to Clark County totaling $16,531 for costs incurred by the County for Fairground improvements. This payment closed this Fund and the related Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with the County. |
| 29 Scholarships to individuals - High School graduates | — | $15,250 | 2025 | A total of 29 scholarships were awarded to qualified selected individuals who were graduating from Clark County Wisconsin area High Schools. Amounts were awarded based on a competitive scholarship application process. |
| 11 Various are nonprofit organizations | — | $8,900 | 2025 | Grants to selected qualified nonprofit grant applicants for projects that support the citizens and communities of Clark County WI in compliance with the Foundation's Articles of Incorporation, its Bylaws and Policies and Procedures. |
| City of Loyal WI - Loyal Splash Pad Project | Loyal, WI | $83,318 | 2024 | The Foundation had entered into a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with The City of Loyal, WI to act as the Fiscal Sponsor for the "Loyal Splash Pad Project". In 2023 the Foundation submitted payments totaling $83,318 the City of Loyal and Splash Pad vendors for the costs incurred by the City for the new Splash Pad facility in Loyal WI. |
| Clark County Wisconsin | Neillsville, WI | $77,982 | 2024 | The Foundation had entered into a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with Clark County, WI Forestry and Parks Department to act as the Fiscal Sponsor for the "Clark County Fairgrounds Revitalization Project". In 2023 the Foundation submitted payments totaling $77,982 to Clark County Wisconsin for the costs incurred by the County for the new Fairgrounds Multi-purpose Livestock Building and adjacent improvements. |
| Various area nonprofit organizations | — | $11,500 | 2024 | Grants to selected qualified grant applicants for projects that support the citizens and communities of Clark County WI in compliance with the Foundation's Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and Policies and Procedures. |
| Clark County Wisconsin | Neillsville, WI | $90,352 | 2023 | The Foundation has entered into a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with Clark County WI - Forestry and Parks Department to act as the Fiscal Sponsor for the "Clark County Fairgrounds Revitalization Project". In 2021 the Foundation submitted payments totaling $90,352 to Clark County Wisconsin for the costs incurred by the County for the new Fairgrounds Multipurpose Livestock Building. |
| Various area nonprofit organizations | — | $5,600 | 2023 | — |
City of Loyal-Splash Pad Project
$183,490The Foundation entered into a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with the City of Loyal, Wi to act as the Fiscal Sponsor for the "Loyal Splash Pad Project". In 2025, the Foundation made payments to the City (and related vendors) totaling $183,490 for costs incurred by the City of Loyal for the new Splash Pad facility in Loyal WI.
15 Various area nonprofit organizations
$10,750The Foundation awarded 15 area nonprofits a total of $10,750 in cash assistance to further their programs and missions. The Foundation follows its Policies and Procedures to award grants to eligible nonprofits based on a competitive application process.
City of Loyal - Loyal Splash Pad Project
$62,631The Foundation has entered into a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with the City of Loyal, WI to act as the Fiscal Sponsor for the "Loyal Splash Pad Project". In 2024, the Foundation made payments to the City (and related vendors) totaling $62,631 for costs incurred by the City for the new Splash Pad facility in Loyal WI.
Clark County Wisconsin
$16,531The Foundation had entered into a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with Clark County WI - Forestry and Parks Department to act as the Fiscal Sponsor for the "Clark County Fairgrounds Revitalization Project". In 2024 the Foundation made payment to Clark County totaling $16,531 for costs incurred by the County for Fairground improvements. This payment closed this Fund and the related Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with the County.
29 Scholarships to individuals - High School graduates
$15,250A total of 29 scholarships were awarded to qualified selected individuals who were graduating from Clark County Wisconsin area High Schools. Amounts were awarded based on a competitive scholarship application process.
11 Various are nonprofit organizations
$8,900Grants to selected qualified nonprofit grant applicants for projects that support the citizens and communities of Clark County WI in compliance with the Foundation's Articles of Incorporation, its Bylaws and Policies and Procedures.
City of Loyal WI - Loyal Splash Pad Project
$83,318The Foundation had entered into a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with The City of Loyal, WI to act as the Fiscal Sponsor for the "Loyal Splash Pad Project". In 2023 the Foundation submitted payments totaling $83,318 the City of Loyal and Splash Pad vendors for the costs incurred by the City for the new Splash Pad facility in Loyal WI.
Clark County Wisconsin
$77,982The Foundation had entered into a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with Clark County, WI Forestry and Parks Department to act as the Fiscal Sponsor for the "Clark County Fairgrounds Revitalization Project". In 2023 the Foundation submitted payments totaling $77,982 to Clark County Wisconsin for the costs incurred by the County for the new Fairgrounds Multi-purpose Livestock Building and adjacent improvements.
Various area nonprofit organizations
$11,500Grants to selected qualified grant applicants for projects that support the citizens and communities of Clark County WI in compliance with the Foundation's Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and Policies and Procedures.
Clark County Wisconsin
$90,352The Foundation has entered into a Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with Clark County WI - Forestry and Parks Department to act as the Fiscal Sponsor for the "Clark County Fairgrounds Revitalization Project". In 2021 the Foundation submitted payments totaling $90,352 to Clark County Wisconsin for the costs incurred by the County for the new Fairgrounds Multipurpose Livestock Building.
Various area nonprofit organizations
$5,600