The West Bend Community Foundation was created almost 15 years ago by Doug Ziegler and Cliff Nelson to strengthen the West Bend area for the future. Generous people who care about the community combined their resources into a permanent endowment to serve the needs of our residents. Our foundation continues to grow through the generosity of our donors in West Bend and beyond, who support programs in education, arts & culture, the environment, health and human services and other efforts that improve the quality of life in our community.
2022 Grantees – Total Grants Awarded $110,500
Roots and Branches
Albrecht Clinic
Casa Guadalupe
Moraine Symphony Orchestra
Friends, INC
Boys and Girls Club of Wash Co.
Family Promise of Washington CO
Interfaith Caregivers of Washington CO
Threshold, INC
Riveredge Nature Center
Museum of Wisconsin Art
Blue Lotus Farm and Retreat Center
Catholic Charities of Milwaukee
Kettle Moraine YMCA
Senior Citizen Activities
Big Brothers Big Sister Wash CO
2021 Grantees – Total Grants Awarded $197,000
Roots and Branches
Albrecht Clinic
Casa Guadalupe
Orban Foundation for Veterans
NAMI Wash Co
Moraine Symphony Orchestra Inc
Kettle Moraine YMCA
Friends, INC
4Cs for Children
Habitat for Humanity
Family Promise of Washington CO
Interfaith Caregivers of Washington CO
Threshold, INC
Riveredge Nature Center
Boys and Girls Club of Wash Co.
Museum of Wisconsin Art
West Bend Friends of Parks and Rec
Ozaukee Washington Land Trust
Senior Citizen Activities
West Bend Friends of Sculpture
Volunteer Center of Wash CO
Washington County
2020 Grantees – Total Grants Awarded $139,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County – For operating support and continued programs during COVID-19
Casa Guadalupe – For operating support and COVID-19 basic needs relief
Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County – For operating support and food delivery and essentials during COVID-19 program
NAMI Washington County – Operating support for recovery center program
Youth and Family Project, Inc. – Operating support through COVID-19
Senior Citizens Activities, Inc. – For seniors getting healthy and active program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County – For continued programs during COVID-19
Elevate – For operating support during COVID-19
Friends, Inc. – For COVID-19 relief
Family Promise of Washington County – COVID-19 relief
Kettle Moraine YMCA – COVID-19 relief and operating support
Threshold, Inc. – Operating support during COVID-19
Volunteer Center for Washington County – For support of coordination for resources during COVID-19
Albrecht Free Clinic – Operating support during COVID-19