A New Chapter for 4-H Giving in Wisconsin:

Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Update

 

To our 4-H community of supporters,

For 75 years, the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation has proudly supported youth across our state by raising funds to expand learning opportunities and empower generations of 4-H members and leaders. Your generosity has played a vital role in that legacy, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to Wisconsin 4-H.

This winter, the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will complete its administrative transition to the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA). This change reflects a shared vision between the 4-H Foundation and the UW–Madison Extension 4-H Program to increase efficiency and expand the types of support 4-H clubs and programs can benefit from.

What does this mean for you as a donor?

Your past contributions remain fully dedicated to the purpose for which they were given. Donor intent will continue to be honored, and all funds will remain restricted for use in support of 4-H programming.

Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Board Members will now serve in an advisory capacity to Extension’s 4-H program. Its board members will remain actively engaged with donors, youth, and volunteers. The WFAA will now serve as the administrative home for 4-H fundraising, offering expanded capacity and new opportunities to connect donors with local and statewide programming.

We look forward to sharing news from WFAA in collaboration with the new Wisconsin 4-H Advisory Committee and Extension’s Positive Youth Development Institute in the months and years ahead.

Thank you for your ongoing support of the programs, youth, volunteers, and families of Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development!