Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce

The Foundation

The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation (“the Foundation”) supports the charitable endeavors of the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce.

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation may award up to two (2) scholarships to qualified students graduating from Oconomowoc High School on selected years. Each $500 scholarship is intended to offset the cost of secondary university or technical college education.

GRANTS

Grants may be awarded annually to agencies, organizations or programs to support projects that meet one or more of the Foundation's objectives in the Oconomowoc area community.

Applications will be reviewed quarterly by the Foundation’s Board of Directors. The application cycles are as follows:
- January 1 – march 31
- April 1 – June 30
- July 1 – September 31
- October 1 – December 31

For more information about how to request funding through the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, please download the Funding Request Information and Application.

Download Funding Request Information and Application

General Information

FOUNDATION OBJECTIVES

The Foundation’s funds and activities support the charitable, educational, and literary goals described below.

Charitable:

The charitable objectives of the Foundation shall focus on the advancement of education and/or science in the greater Oconomowoc area; the erection or maintenance of public buildings, monuments, or works; and the lessening of the burdens of local government.

Educational:

The educational objectives of the Foundation shall focus on developing and supporting partnerships between local educational institutions and the surrounding business community in order to supplement the educational experience of local students, enhance their workforce preparedness, and provide instruction to the public on subjects useful and beneficial to the Oconomowoc community.

Literary & Arts:

The literary objectives of the Foundation shall focus on promoting literacy and appreciation of the arts in the greater Oconomowoc community.

FUNDING

The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization. Monetary investments to support our objectives are always welcome, tax-deductible and will be put to outstanding use. Please contact us at 262-567-2666 to learn more or make an investment in a stronger Oconomowoc.

CONTACT INFORMATION

The principal and business offices of the Foundation are located in the Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce offices, 175 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc 53066. Contact us at 262-567-2666 or via email to director@oconomowoc.org.