Mission Statement

To improve the quality of life in the Rusk County Community through permanent endowments and grant giving.

Vision Statement

The Rusk County Community Foundation is the catalyst for community improvement and development, being a leading local resource promoting our community by providing the Rusk County non-profit community with philanthropic support used to responsibly address community needs.

Management

The Foundation is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors, which operates the organization under established By-Laws. The Board is responsible for the establishment of committees that undertake fundraising, investments, grants, marketing etc.

The Foundations By-Laws, Annual Reports, and Financial Reports are available to the public.

Rusk County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 54
Ladysmith, WI 54848

info@ruskfoundation.org

Work of the Foundation

The Foundation fulfills its mission by:

Promotion of charitable giving and philanthropy.
Assist donors in creating a family or individual legacy, and provide maximum tax advantage.

Create endowments that grow and provide lasting benefits.

Assist charitable organizations and other non-profits in fund management through sound investment practices.

Provide professional management and administration of funds in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Make grants to charitable organizations and non-profits that serve the Rusk County Community.

Work in collaboration with donors, organizations, and professional advisers to improve the quality of life in Rusk County.

Provide flexibility in its ability to meet unique needs and manage a wide variety of assets.

Preserve donor intent through community and organization change