Dodge County Community Foundation (DCCF) is a new charitable foundation started by Dodge County citizens. The DCCF mission statement is Enhancing Dodge County Together which it is accomplishing through building sustainable funding to support its four pillars: emergency response services, parks & recreation, education, and community support.
The organization has already established an endowment of more than $60,000 through the support of local businesses, organizations, individuals, Dodge County Government, and the JA Wedum Foundation.
Using this endowment, DCCF has already started to make an impact:
• $2,800 in full training scholarships for 2 new emergency medical technicians (EMT) to volunteer with local ambulance services
• $400 to cover test registration fees for 4 Triton seniors qualified to take the EMT boards
• $1,000 to help Dodge County Sheriff’s Chaplain Service purchase duty vests
• Partnering with Doge County Environmental Services as a fiscal agent for private donations for the new Restoration Park
The new 501(c)(3) nonprofit has a board of 7 members representing the different areas of Dodge County:
Tom Monson, President – Kasson
Dean Schuette, Vice President – Claremont
Jim Checkel, Treasurer – At Large/Townships
Elaine French, Secretary – Dodge Center
Jeremy Ellingson – West Concord
Jane Wilcox Hardwick – Mantorville
Randy Demmer – Hayfield
DCCF is an all-volunteer organization and is a fully tax-exempt non-profit. Donations are used to support the mission of Enhancing Dodge County Together. Donations to DCCF are generally tax deductible – consult with your tax accountant.
Visit the DCCF website at www.dodgecountycommunityfoundation.org to learn more.
If you have questions or would like to submit a grant request to DCCF, please email info@dodgecountycommunityfoundation.org.
