Ways our Foundation has enriched the Elm Grove community.

Projects Funded

The Elm Grove Community Foundation was founded in 1999 with the mission to improve the quality of life in the Village. We are committed to funding many projects that aren’t covered by taxpayers dollars.

Scroll down to see some of the projects we’ve funded recently and in the past. If you have ideas for us to consider, please see below!

Current projects:

  • Elmbrook Senior Taxi

  • Tunes on Tuesdays in Village Park

  • Stocking fish in Village Park pond

  • Annual flower baskets in the downtown area

  • Christmas wreaths during the holidays

  • Fourth of July fireworks

Coming in the future! Installation of a large street clock as part of the downtown creek “daylighting” rehabilitation project.

Projects We’ve Funded

Elm Grove Pond fish stocking.

Village Park Fish Stocking

Elm Grove pool splash pad.
Elm Grove pickleball courts.

Pickleball Court Lines

Elm Grove "Sitting Pretty" bench.
Downtown Elm Grove hanging flower baskets, funded annually by the Community Foundation.

Hanging Flower Baskets

Elm Grove park Walk in Time plaques.

"Walk in Time" Plaques

"Sitting Pretty" Benches

Village Pool Splash Pad

Past projects:

  • Splash pad in the Village Park pool

  • Pickleball lines on tennis courts at Village Park

  • "Sitting Pretty" benches throughout the Village

  • K9 Drinking Fountain

  • Historic "Walk in Time" plaques throughout the Village Park

  • Frisbee golf nets in the Village park

  • Many others

You Can Help!

If you would like to help us in our quest to improve the quality of life for residents in Elm Grove, there are several ways you can help. From simple cash gifts, to general endowments, planned giving, or memorials and honorariums. Please consider helping us by visiting our Ways to Give page.

Our Grant Process

If your organization would like to be considered for a grant to enhance Elm Grove, please visit our Grants page.