KCF Unrestricted Grants derive from a pool of endowment funds established by donors who wished to provide flexible resources for addressing evolving community needs. Unlike funds with a narrowly defined philanthropic focus, unrestricted funds allow KCF to respond to a broad range of opportunities and challenges affecting Kenosha County.
These grants support initiatives across many areas of community life, including education, arts and culture, youth development, entrepreneurship, and stewardship of the natural environment. In certain circumstances, funding may also be used to assist nonprofit organizations with operational expenses or essential facility maintenance when those needs are directly connected to advancing an organization’s mission and community impact.
Through the generosity and foresight of donors who contributed to unrestricted endowment funds, KCF is able to support programs and projects that strengthen the community and improve quality of life for Kenosha County residents.
Organizations with diverse programming or operational needs are encouraged to apply through KCF’s annual competitive grant process.
Unrestricted Endowment Funds
The following component funds contribute to KCF’s Unrestricted Grant program:
- A. Allan and Isabel M. Jankus Unrestricted Endowment Fund
- Advantage Bank / Charles Vignieri Fund
- Advantage Bank / Robert Loss Fund
- Edna Mae Orvis and C. Wesley Orvis Fund
- Elaine K. and Dr. Steven A. Azuma Fund
- Enroth Family Fund
- Fred and Jessie Hopf Fund
- Kenosha News Charitable Fund
- M&I / Ben-Ami Chemerow Fund
- Mary Frost Ashley Fund
- Ralph L. and Frances A. Jaeschke Fund
- The Kathleen Stuemke Legacy Fund
These funds represent the legacy of donors who chose to entrust KCF with the flexibility to direct resources where they are most needed, ensuring that their generosity continues to benefit the community for generations to come.