Your Values.
Your Valley.
Your Legacy Lives Here
At the St. Croix Valley Foundation, we help generosity take root—in ways that matter now and for generations.
We partner with individuals, families, and businesses to shape giving that is meaningful, lasting, and uniquely personal.
Whether you're just beginning your philanthropic journey or seeking to leave a legacy, we make it easy to give back to the causes and communities you care about most.
Why Give Through St. Croix Valley Foundation?
As your local community foundation, we offer:
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Flexible fund options that support giving now, later, or both
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Personalized support to align your giving with your values and passions
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Deep local insight to connect you with causes in your local community
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Long-term stewardship that honors your intent and ensures your impact grows
Let’s talk about how you can make a difference.
What Is Legacy Giving—And Why Does It Matter?
Legacy giving is about more than what you leave behind—it’s about the lasting mark you make on the people and places you love.
In the context of philanthropy, a legacy gift ensures your values and vision live on. These gifts tend to be larger, more focused, and more deeply personal than the checks we write during our lifetimes. They can be made through your estate—or started now, so you can see your impact in action.
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Give now, through an endowed fund or other planned gift
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Give later, through your will, trust, or other estate tool
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Or do both, and shape a legacy that begins today
What makes your heart sing, and how might you leave a legacy to support it?
Giving, Grown For the Valley. For Good
When you give through St. Croix Valley Foundation, you’re not just writing a check. You’re investing in:
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Thriving communities and resilient nonprofits
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The next generation of changemakers
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A stronger, more connected St. Croix Valley
It’s generosity, rooted in place—and grown for good. Our good.
Legacy in Action: Jennifer’s Story
When Jennifer Turrentine made a $100,000 gift to the Northwest Alliance Community Foundation’s endowment fund, she didn’t just invest in her community’s future—she chose to witness the impact in real time.
“By donating now to the endowment fund, knowing that a portion of that money will be used for grants, I get to see how my own money is being spent. That’s a thrill.”
— Jennifer Turrentine, Legacy Donor
Jennifer also plans to leave a legacy gift through her estate, ensuring the causes she cares about in Polk and Burnett Counties are supported for generations to come.