About Us
Vision
The Northwest Alliance Community Foundation’s vision is to be recognized as a trusted partner with the knowledge and resources to improve the lives of the people and communities we serve.
Mission
Northwest Alliance Community Foundation (NACF) nurtures the strength and well-being of our community by offering guidance and providing resources that support positive solutions.
We mobilize resources to nurture dreams and possibilities in northern Polk and Burnett counties.
Founded in 2013, Northwest Alliance Community Foundation (NACF) is a regional, non-profit community foundation made up of volunteers dedicated to improving and enriching the quality of life in northern Polk and Burnett Counties. Controlled and led by a local board of directors, this group has an in-depth knowledge of the issues, opportunities and resources that shape our community. As an affiliate of the St. Croix Valley Foundation, we help individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations achieve their charitable and financial goals by offering tools and resources that make giving easy, flexible, and effective. We foster the development of new organizations and programs, support high-impact opportunities, and direct funds to meet community needs.
NACF carries out our mission…
As a Charitable Resource… by accepting gifts from donors wanting to meet community needs and leave a legacy
As a Steward… by managing and building assets and establishing endowment and legacy funds as an affiliate of the St. Croix Valley Foundation
As a Grant Maker… by making grants to serve the people and protect the environment in which we live
As a Catalyst… by nurturing nonprofits to become more efficient, effective and resilient
NACF is an affiliate of the St. Croix Valley Foundation. Follow the link to view the SCVF annual report: https://www.scvfoundation.org/publications
NACF GRANTS
NACF awards grants in the spring and fall to organizations in northern Polk and Burnett counties.
In addition to its regular grant cycle, NACF has grants available year-round through its Environment Fund with the belief that appreciation of nature leads to concern and care for nature and feelings of strength and well-being.
We stand at the intersection of need and generosity.
Board of Directors
We are locally controlled; our board is a committed group of volunteers who have a passion for the future of our area. We allow for grassroots input through individual participation and contributions.
We need your talents! Become part of the Northwest Alliance Community Foundation.
We have a great story. We do great work supporting the many non-profit organizations in northern Polk and Burnett Counties, but we need you. Consider joining us as a member of our Board of Directors or by helping with special projects on a more limited time basis.
The NACF board is made up of people who live in the communities we serve. The board meets monthly both virtually and in-person. Our goal is to maintain a vibrant, talented board that represents all age groups and localities. New this year we are also welcoming individuals who would like to get involved with one NACF project or cause but lack the time to become a full-time board member. Please contact us to learn more about becoming involved.
NACF Board Members
We are proud to have a great Board of Directors at NACF
Jennifer Turrentine
Webster, Wisconsin, Chair
Jennifer is a retired independent information professional in the field of healthcare and health insurance. In addition to her responsibilities as chair of NACF, her current activities include volunteering with Ruby’s Food Shelf in Siren and sitting on the board of Northwest Passage.
Chris Byerly
Frederic, Wisconsin; Secretary
Chris enjoyed a career working with a variety of libraries and retired as director of Frederic Public Library. She has always been interested in and volunteered for community service and educational groups and currently serves on the boards of her church, Frederic Arts, and NACF.
Jerry Tischer
Frederic, Wisconsin; Director
Jerry is a retired administrator of Frederic Public Schools. He expects to draw upon his professional, volunteer, and life experiences as NACF plays a growing role in our greater community. Spanning a number of communities, Jerry’s community experiences include serving on or leading a hospital board, ministerial association, American Legion, community service organization, American Heart Association, and township supervisor.
Tracey Nooner
Frederic, Wisconsin; Director
Tracey has worked for the past 25 years in home loan financing and for Bremer bank since 2008. She and has seen firsthand how stable, safe, affordable housing is essential to the health of a community. In addition to NACF, Tracey’s volunteer experience includes 100 Women Who Care, St. Croix Master Watershed Steward and Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity.
Christine Moeller
Danbury, Wisconsin, Director
In 2005, Chris relocated to Danbury following a corporate career in health care and foods primarily in the Chicago area. She served as the Siren Chamber Executive Director for 10 years (2009-2019) and the Economic Development Director until 2020.
Current regional board positions include Diversified Services, Inc.; Loon Lake Property Owners Association; Polk-Burnett Propane Company; and co-founder of 100 Women Who Care – Polk/Burnett.
Chris is honored to be serving and looks forward to contributing towards the NACF community foundation’s initiatives.
Steven Peterson
Danbury, Wisconsin, Director
Steven Peterson is an Organization Development consultant with 25 years’ experience specializing in Training & Development. He is active coaching and teaching photography students at Northwest Passage, volunteering at Forts Folle Avoine, and supporting area cross-country ski and nature activities.
Tammy Berg
Frederic, Wisconsin; Director
Tammy moved to Polk County from the Twin Cities in 2010. She her husband John have owned property in rural Frederic since 2004. Tammy is retired from Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County where she worked as a communications professional. She enjoys cooking, reading and quilting. She continues to volunteer for Interfaith Caregivers. She is also a member of 100 Women Who Care in Polk/Burnett.
Dick Schwab
Webster, Wisconsin; Director
Dick Schwab worked in corporate America for 25 years at both Medtronic and NCS. Dick is an avid outdoors person enjoying activities in all seasons in our beautiful northland. Dick and his wife, Katherine Burford, live just west of Webster. He is an active volunteer in the Northwest Alliance Community Foundation, the Burnett County Historical Society and ScholarshipAmerica
Ann Wolgamot
Frederic, Wisconsin; Director
Ann is a retired bookkeeper who moved to the area in 2019. Her volunteer activities include 100 Women Who Care, Frederic Arts Board, dog foster and invasives species monitor for Ward Lake.
2023 NACF Meeting Dates and Events
All board meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of the Month (unless otherwise noted) Meetings are at 5:30 pm at Frederic Arts, 310 Lake Ave. S., Frederic, WI.
CALENDAR FOR 2023
JANUARY
January 21, 9:00 am - Board Planning Meeting
FEBRUARY
February 21, 5:30 pm - Board Meeting
MARCH
March 22, 5:30 pm - Board Meeting
APRIL
April 20 - Nurturing Your Nonprofit
Cafe Wren, Luck, 2:00 pm
April 25 - GiveBig St Croix Valley
April 26, 5:30 pm - Board Meeting
MAY
May 10 - Final Affairs Conference Hosted by ADRC
May 24, 5:30 pm - Board Meeting
JUNE
June 15, Nurturing Nature Talk on Wild Rice, Speakers are Conrad St. John (St. Croix Tribal Member and Harvester) and Jeremy Bloomquist, St Croix Tribal Land and Water Resources.
6-7pm at Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitors Center, Grantsburg - $5.00/household
June 22, Nurturing Nature Talk on Backyard Gardening, Speaker is Dean Faulhaber
6-7pm at Wood River Garden Store, Grantsburg - $5.00/household
June 28, 5:30 pm - Board Meeting
June 29, Nurturing Nature Talk on Sandhill Cranes and Their Habitat, Speaker is Lauren Finch, Natural Resources Educator, WI DNR
6-7pm at Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitors Center, Grantsburg - $5.00/household
JULY
No Board Meeting
AUGUST
August 23, 5:30pm - Board Meeting
SEPTEMBER
September 1, Fall Grants go Live
September 9, 6-8pm Fundraiser Gala, Northewest Passage Gallery
OCTOBER
October 5, 5-7pm Know Your Nonprofits Expo co-hosted by 100 Women Who Care, Zhashagiins Event Center, Siren
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
No Board Meeting
