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Recent News


Community Round Up!
April Round Up total was $3,472.76 for Lake Mills Community Foundation. Lake Mills Community Foundation helps with the lighting of the...
May 1, 20241 min read


Helping Young Readers in Our Community!
LMACF has donated $2,500 to the LAKE Mills Early Literacy Department to help with new supplies to support young readers. The mission of...
Mar 13, 20241 min read


Dec 14, 20230 min read


LMACF Sponsored City Band
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation sponsored the Lake Mills City Band performance on June 21st. The City Band play every Wednesday...
Jun 26, 20231 min read


Grant given to Club 55
"The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation gave a $5,000 grant to the Club 55 Senior Center located at the Rock Lake Activity Center. They...
Jun 26, 20231 min read


Lake Mills High School Students receive Scholarships at Awards Night, Congrats!
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation would like to congratulate all the Students who have won a scholarship that is held through our...
May 23, 20231 min read


2022 Annual Report
Dear Lake Mills Community Members, The Board of Directors of the Lake Mills Area Community Foundation (LMACF) is pleased to provide you...
Apr 30, 20233 min read


2023 LMACF Board of Directors
LMACF Board Directors for 2023 Welcome our new directors: Rick Wollin and Pam Streich. Our new Elected President is Jay Smith! Brian...
Feb 23, 20231 min read


Aztalan Museum Restoration Grant
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation recently awarded a matching grant of $10,000 to the Lake Mills Aztalan Historical Society. The...
Nov 21, 20221 min read


Grant for Historical Plaques - Legendary Lake Mills Project
The Lake Mills Community Foundation recently awarded a grant to Legendary Lake Mills in the amount of $5,000 for historical plaques. ...
Nov 21, 20221 min read


New Pickleball Nets
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation awarded a $1,000 grant for permanent pickleball nets at Rotary Park. The courts currently don't...
Nov 8, 20221 min read


Grant to Haus of Peace
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation awarded an $8,000 grant to Haus of Peace, a non-profit organization that empowers homeless and abused women to become more self-sufficient. The funds will be used to provide mental health care for participants. Based in Watertown, they have partnered with the Lake Mills Police Department as well as other area non-profit agencies. Pictured: Volunteers John and Sue Trepte from Haus of Peace, Pam Rogers and Pam Lazaris from LMACF.
Oct 8, 20221 min read


Lake Mills Elementary School Awarded $1,500.
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation awarded a $1,500 grant to the Lake Mills Elementary School to purchase and install a GAGA Ball...
Sep 29, 20221 min read


Tammy Hafenstein Memorial Fund raises over $16,000 with local events.
On Sunday, Sept. 25th, Brian Hafenstein held the second annual Boot Scoot Fall Fest at the barn at his home. This event raises money...
Sep 29, 20221 min read


Meet the LMACF Board Members
Meet the LMACF Board of Directors: Our Board of Directors are people who live or work here like you who have a true love for our...
Jul 26, 20221 min read


2021 LMACF Annual Report
Dear Lake Mills Community Members, The Board of Directors of the Lake Mills Area Community Foundation (LMACF) is pleased to provide you...
Apr 29, 20223 min read


High School Scholarship Applications Open
Applications for scholarships administered by the Lake Mills Area Community Foundation are submitted to the respective schools whose...
Feb 16, 20221 min read


Grant to the LMPD
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation has granted the Lake Mills Police Department $28,000 to help fund two more 360 License plate readers for the Police Department cruisers. These will help track down any vehicles that have been flagged in the DMV system. From left to Right: LMACF Board Members Kerry Denson, Amanda Thompson, Rick Mason, Pam Lazaris, PD Chief Mick Selck, LMACF Board Members Aaron Genthe, Jay Smith and LMACF President Brian Watson.
Feb 1, 20221 min read


Safe Families for Children
The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation recently awarded a grant of $4,500 to Safe Families for Children. The organization protects vulnerable children by creating extended family-like support for struggling families. It was launched in 2021 under the guidance of the Community Response Program of Jefferson County Health and Human Services. It relies on a network of volunteers and community resources in both Dodge and Jefferson Counties to help keep families together and safe
Dec 8, 20211 min read


Adopt a Family Program
LMACF has awarded a $1,000 donation to the Lake Mills Optimist Club to further expand their Adopt a Family program. Last year they served 36 families and 92 children in the community. This year not only will the program be able to supply food to the families, but much needed winter clothes. Pictured here, Foundation Members: Kerry Denson, Pam Rogers and Optimist Club Members: Larry Kuhl, Dave Johnson, Aaron Kuhl and Dave Wendt.
Nov 16, 20211 min read
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