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HOW WE
ACCOMPLISH IT.
our 2017 partners. thank you.
we're all better - together.
STRATEGIES
FUNDING MODEL
Prevent people in episodic crisis from
developing a chronic need.
Support long-term solutions to move
people out of poverty.
Assist those with limited capacity to maintain
a stable and dignified quality of life.
Broaden impact and increase
effectiveness via collaboration.
Families meet their basic needs,
build financial resources and
become self-sufficient.
Children, youth, and young adults
are healthy, safe and ready to succeed
in school and in life.
Individuals affected by aging and
dementia have support that allows
them to age with dignity.
Under-insured sustain a higher quality
of life by reducing acute and
long-term care crises.
100% of every donation goes to the
U.S. Venture Fund for Basic Needs
established at community foundations
in the region.
10% of the fund balance is made available
to grant out annually through the efforts of
volunteer grant teams working with
community foundations.
The total grant making match is equal to
$1.4M from the J. J. Keller Foundation,
Oshkosh Corporation, ThedaCare
and the Rhoades Foundation.
DESIRED OUTCOMES
Three area community foundations
partner, invest, manage and lead
volunteer grant teams in awarding
funds to nonprofit collaborations.
Dollars granted since 1986.
Presenting
Lead
Partner
Presenting
Partners
Community
Partners
Premier
Partners
$200,000
$50,000 - $199,999
$35,000 - $49,999
$25,000 - $34,999
B e y o n d t h e O r d e r
S M
Lead
Partners
$800,000
JACK & ENGRID MENG SCOTT & NANCY ARMBRUST SHERIFF FAMILY BERNIE & ALYCE DAHLIN
For a complete list of Partners, visit: usventure.com/partners
