News & Updates
We’re Making a Splash in Rhinelander
Rhinelander Community Foundation Reaches $1M Grant Milestone for Community
The Rhinelander Community Foundation has reached its initial goal of granting one million dollars in total to the community since its inception in 2015. The mission of the Rhinelander Community Foundation is to facilitate charitable giving and, together with its donors, enhance the quality of living in the Rhinelander community now and for future generations. The Board continues to [...]
Community Foundations National Standards
The Rhinelander Community Foundation has reached an incredible milestone! The Foundation received accreditation from the Community Foundations National Standards™. The accreditation provides quality assurance by verifying that foundations maintain legal, ethical and effective practices. For more information on the accreditation, visit cfstandards.org.
2024 Annual Grant Application Cycle Open
The Rhinelander Community Foundation (RCF) will be accepting grant applications from qualified organizations serving the Rhinelander area for its 2024 annual grant cycle. Applications can be submitted February 1-29 and can be found here: Grant Application. In 2023, RCF was fortunate to be able to award $101,890 to local organizations doing important works in the Rhinelander area and [...]
RCF Sponsors Concert to Honor Veterans at Hodag Park Amphitheater on July 4, 2023
The Rhinelander Community Foundation will sponsor a concert to honor veterans, featuring the band, Bogfoot, in Hodag Park at the Amphitheater on July 4, 2023. The concert will begin at 5:30 pm, and break at 7 pm for the Hodag Water Ski Show. The band will resume after the Hodag Water Ski Show and play until the fireworks begin. [...]
RCF Awards $33,976 to Local Organizations
The Rhinelander Area Community Foundation (RCF) is pleased to announce their 2023 Grant Award Recipients. A total of $33,976 was awarded to 13 qualified local organizations who submitted applications to the RCF Board of Directors. The grants will be awarded at the Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce “Business After 5” event to be held on April 19, 2023 from [...]
Apply For A Grant
The Rhinelander Community Foundation (RCF) will be accepting grant applications from qualified organizations serving the Rhinelander area for its 2023 annual grant cycle. Applications can be submitted February 1-28 and can be found here: Grant Application. In 2022, RCF was fortunate to be able to award local organizations doing important works in the Rhinelander area over $340,989 through the [...]
Hodag Park Amphitheater – It’s showtime!
Thanks to your generosity, Rhinelander has a new venue for arts and entertainment that is accessible to all. The Hodag Park Amphitheater broke ground in May and was completed in September. Over 500 attendees celebrated the ribbon cutting by sunset.
Taylor – Rhinelander Centennial Fund Announced
The Rhinelander Community Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Taylor – Rhinelander Centennial Fund. The endowed fund’s purpose is to finance a celebration of Rhinelander’s 150th anniversary in 2032 and every 50 years thereafter. The Taylor – Rhinelander Centennial Fund was established by Fran and Brad Taylor. Brad was born and raised in Rhinelander and graduated [...]
The Rhinelander Community Foundation Honors Unsung Difference Makers
The Rhinelander Community Foundation reached out to the community to find unsung difference makers. These are persons who work tirelessly for nonprofit organizations without recognition and most often, without seeking recognition. RCF believes that while they may not seek out recognition, these persons deserve to be honored. These are persons who truly do make a difference in our community. [...]
