Mineral Point Community Endowment Fund
The Mineral Point Community Endowment Fund supports projects that advance science, education, and culture in Mineral Point through grants from the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.
Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Fall cycle) | April 1, 2027 (Spring cycle)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range up to $25,000; annual distribution varies based on endowment earnings.
Summary: Supports charitable, educational, civic, historical, and cultural projects benefiting the Mineral Point community.
Key Information: Only nonprofits, school districts, or government agencies serving Mineral Point are eligible.
Description
The Mineral Point Community Endowment Fund is a permanent endowment administered by the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin. Established in 2016, this fund provides biannual grants to support the evolving charitable, educational, civic, historical, and cultural needs of the Mineral Point community. Guided by a volunteer advisory board of local residents, the fund invests in people, projects, and plans that enrich local life, distributing a portion of its earnings each year to qualified organizations. Grantmaking is designed to be responsive to the changing needs of Mineral Point, with a strong emphasis on projects that demonstrate community impact.
