Building a better

COMMUNITY

Enriching the quality of life in our Community.

“When it comes to philanthropically making an impact, no group has done it better than the Prescott Foundation."
- Prescott Journal

Our mission is to build a better community through charitable giving. The Prescott Foundation supports programs, projects and organizations that enrich life for residents of the Prescott community. We provide grants for community development, education, recreation, arts and culture, environmental projects, youth programs and community services.

The Foundation, a 501(c) 3 corporation, is funded by donations from individuals and businesses that are committed to making a better community.

HOW TO GIVE.

The Prescott Foundation is a 501c (3) corporation which provides tax-effective ways to ensure your gift achieves the greatest possible impact.

Gift options include:

Cash
Securities
Real Estate
Life Insurance
Wills and Bequests
Retirement Plan Assets
Charitable Remainder Trusts

Donations can be mailed to the Prescott Foundation.

Prescott K9 Fund.

The Prescott Foundation is a proud supporter of the Prescott K9 funding project. In 2019, we partnered with the Prescott Police Department and their supporters to kick-start an initiative to raise funds for a K9 unit for the community of Prescott. The funding supports the purchase of the dog, training, and vehicle fittings.

If you would like to help support this effort, please visit their Facebook page to learn about their immediate needs and to get in touch with them.

Backing the Badge that Barks!

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Giving

Grants

scholarships

GRANT GUIDELINES

Our mission is to build a better community through charitable giving.

What We Support

The Prescott Foundation supports programs, projects, and organizations that enrich life for residents of the Prescott community. We provide grants for community development, education, recreation, arts and culture, environmental projects, youth programs, and community services.

Who Is Eligible?

We welcome grant requests from the greater Prescott area that meet one of these criteria:

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
Government unit or public agency
School
Other nonprofit organizations with a fiscal sponsor that meet the above criteria

We generally do not award grants for

Routine operating expenses
Fundraising drives, events, campaigns, social events, or goodwill advertising
Endowments, debt retirement, or re-granting by another organization
Lobbying, political or religious causes or organizations

When are Grant Requests Reviewed?

The Prescott Foundation meets on the first Monday of each month. Grant requests are reviewed quarterly, in June, September, December, and March. Grant requests should be submitted four weeks before a quarterly grant review, longer if possible, giving us an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification prior to a vote by the Board of Trustees.

For large and/or complex requests, the vote may be delayed until the Board has enough information for review before voting. The requester or a representative of the requesting agency may be asked to present to the Board in support of the grant request. Please be thorough and detailed when completing a grant request.

Requesters must include both a phone number and an email address.

Approved grants could take up to 60 days to receive funding.

How We Evaluate Requests

We evaluate grant requests based on project purpose, reach within the community, budget, the ability of the requesting group to continue the project, the ability of the requesting group to successfully implement and manage the project, and the availability of other funding. Grant recipients are selected and approved by the Prescott Foundation Board of Trustees.

How to Apply for a Grant

Click the link below to download our grant application form. You can either:

Please complete the form electronically, save it, and return it to us via email.
Please print the form, complete it by hand, and either scan and return it to us by email or mail it to us.

[ DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE ]

Where to Send Requests

Email requests to: prescottwifoundation@gmail.com

Mail requests to: PO Box 392, Prescott, WI 54021

The grant committee coordinators and the Foundation president are available to answer questions from grant requesters. Such consultation will be informal and carry no assurance of suitability for funding.

Grant Coordinators:

Lindi Steffan & Julie Ryan at prescottwifoundation@gmail.com

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Scholarship Opportunities

The Prescott Foundation offers two annual scholarships to qualifying seniors at Prescott (Wisconsin) High School.

Click on the links above to download the scholarship guidelines and applications. Applications and materials should be returned to the Prescott (WI) High School guidance office for consideration, no later than Friday, March 10, 2026. Please contact the district guidance office or the Prescott Foundation (prescottwifoundation@gmail.com) with questions.

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ABOUT the Prescott Foundation

The Prescott Foundation has been improving the quality of life and advancing philanthropy in the Prescott area since 1989. Our mission is to build a better community through charitable giving. We connect donors to the charitable causes that the community care about and we make grants and provide leadership to address community issues.

Each year, thousands of dollars flow from the Prescott Foundation to support the good work of our schools, local organizations, and charitable groups. The consistent stream of local philanthropy begins in the hearts of our donors, people who have prospered here and who want to give something back to the community. Whether they make a one-time donation, plan a bequest from a large estate, or make a small memorial donation to honor a loved one, people find a pathway for their good intentions through the Prescott Foundation.

A volunteer Board of Trustees governs the Prescott Foundation. The members have combined expertise in charitable giving, law, financial management, government, general business, and community service. The Board defines the vision, mission, and strategies of the Foundation.

Each year, the Prescott Foundation provides grants to organizations and groups that respond to specific community challenges and improve the vitality of our community. We are especially interested in supporting programs that create a positive and lasting impact.

Annual Reports

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees governs the activities of the Prescott Foundation. The Board establishes the mission, vision, and plans of the Foundation. It is responsible for overseeing the investment of donor funds and approving all grants.

Board members serve without compensation and are selected based on characteristics such as fair judgment, integrity, community involvement, and understanding of philanthropic needs.

Current officers and directors are:

Officers:

President, Rick Murphy

Vice President, Shayna Reichert

Treasurer, Joan Korfhage

Secretary, Amanda Peterson

Grant Coordinators, Lindi Steffan & Julie Ryan

Trustees:

Chuck Block

Lindi Steffan

Shayna Reichert

Holly Randolph