Charitable work continues with a $4.6 million transfer

The Community Foundation of Chippewa County, has accepted the transfer of $4.6 million in funds from the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis Foundation (HSSFF). This contribution comes from existing endowment funds created by donors with the Foundation of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital.

The HSHS foundation supported the health and wellbeing of the greater Chippewa Valley, for years, as the charitable arm of the hospital. With this transfer of funds, the community foundation is responsible for ensuring these donors’ charitable intents will remain a legacy forever.

Community foundations ensure that a donor’s original charitable intent is honored throughout generations, whatever that may bring. Those who established their fund at St. Jospeh’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, expect their charitable dollars to continue to serve the health and human services efforts in the Chippewa Valley.

“The promise of community foundations is accessible, even in times like these, when there are changes to the community non-profits themselves,” said Jill Herriges, executive director of the community foundation. “We warmly welcome the fundholders to our foundation and look forward to building our relationship, through charitable stewardship.”

The Community Foundation of Chippewa County was founded 23 years ago, by community members who had the same charitable passion as those who contributed to the HSHS foundations. The community foundation is nationally accredited and is the trusted steward of over 290 charitable funds.

Their endowed funds provide sustained charitable grants, serving Chippewa County’s people and resources.