WPVGA Launches Permanent Scholarship Fund

WPVGA Associate Division Pledges $15,000 to Launch Endowment

The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) partnered with the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin (CFCWI). Together, they established a lasting scholarship fund. This fund supports current students and future agricultural leaders.

How the Fund Works

The Community Foundation manages this long-term endowment. They invest every dollar to grow the fund over time. Consequently, the fund generates scholarship awards year after year. This setup ensures your current investment pays forward for decades.

The Purpose

This fund invests directly in the next generation of industry leaders. Funds will help strengthen the workforce and promotes fresh innovation. It also drives long-term sustainability for the vital agricultural industry. Ultimately, this sector feeds families and fuels our state’s economy.

Who Qualifies

This scholarship targets students within the WPVGA community. Specifically, it helps those who carry the industry in their roots. It supports students working to build the future of agriculture.

The Campaign Goal

The WPVGA Associate Division already pledged $15,000 to launch this fund. Now, the fund needs just $13,000 more to reach endowed status. Hitting this threshold unlocks full long-term growth. As a result, the foundation can award these scholarships forever.

Become a Founding Contributor

• • Legacy Partner: $5,000+
  • Industry Champion: $2,500
  • Future Leader Supporter: $1,000
  • Seed Sponsor: $500+
  • Scholarship Supporter: Any amount makes a difference!

How to Give

CFCWI accepts many gift types. Therefore, you can choose the best method for your situation.

• Cash: Give by check, credit card, or recurring gift. Make checks payable to the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin. Write WPVGA Associate Division Scholarship Fund in the memo line. Mail checks to CFCWI, 2801 Hoover Rd. Unit 1B, Stevens Point, WI 54481.
• Publicly Traded Securities: Donate stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares for tax advantages. You receive an immediate charitable deduction for the full market value. You also avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation. Finally, you can deduct up to 30% of your adjusted gross income.
• RMD/QCD: Donors aged 70½ or older can give directly from an IRA. You can use a Qualified Charitable Donation (QCD) or a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). This smart strategy supports the fund while satisfying your annual distribution requirement.