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Legacy in Action – Richard and Margaret Osborn

Posted on Jun 21, 2023 by Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

Richard and Margaret Osborn were educators, both born in states other than Wisconsin. Richard was a professor at UW Oshkosh for many years, teaching art classes. Margaret worked in the Oshkosh public school system. When they passed away, unbeknownst to many of the charities which received gifts, they left a sizable estate. With no children […]

Match for Mack Campaign aims to raise $20,000 for Oshkosh schools

Posted on Apr 9, 2018 by Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

Oshkosh, WI – The Oshkosh Area School District (OASD) Education Foundation is pleased to announce the Match for Mack fundraising challenge. Starting now through the end of June, Oshkosh community members and supporters of public education have the opportunity to double their donations by participating in this special fundraising opportunity. A generous donor will match […]

Working with Financial Advisors to Secure Your Legacy of Giving

Posted on Feb 22, 2018 by Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

“Helen and John Schuster did a lot for their family and community while they were living, and now thanks to their foresight and smart planning, their estate carries on that work,” said Nick Jensen, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. “The Schuster family gave in many areas throughout the community. They were quintessential down-to-earth people, and it […]

Endowments Support the Organizations We Love

Posted on Feb 21, 2018 by Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

“Fundraising is a three-legged stool between annual campaigns, capital campaigns, and endowment building,” remarked Tom Blaze, President & CEO of the Oshkosh YMCA, as he pondered the importance of endowments. “Of those three, the endowment building gets the least attention, almost as an afterthought, but just like the other two legs it’s vital to keeping […]

Lasting Legacy

Posted on Oct 23, 2017 by Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

Elizabeth Rasmussen loved her community. “She was always involved,” recalls her cousin Janet Mead. “She just loved this area and wanted to give back where she could.” A former primary school teacher, Elizabeth led a modest life on Oshkosh’s south side. She lived comfortably, but not lavishly – unless you count her rich giving spirit. […]

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