Ripple Effects

Each donor’s generosity will positively impact our community for generations to come.

  • OAF Grant Celebration

    OAF receives record amount of grant request applications in 2023

    We've received 48 grant applications from area nonprofit organizations with requests totaling more than $700,000 during our 2023 grant cycle.

  • Lake Area Free Clinic - Bill with Dr Bush and Heather

    Spotlight on the Lake Area Free Clinic

    The OAF supports nonprofit organizations like the Lake Area Free Clinic has been providing medical services to residents of Waukesha County who lack health insurance and the ability to pay for health care.

  • Journey21 Building, Pabst Farms, Oconomowoc

    Spotlight on the New Journey21 Enrichment Center

    OAF announces opening of Journey21 Enrichment Center in Pabst Farms - welcoming individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • Oconomowoc Boardwalk on a Winter Night

    Breaking News!

    We are delighted to share our brand new site – faster, easier to navigate and chock full of information that celebrates everything our foundation has accomplished to meet our mission to grow community giving for lifetimes to come.

  • Ripple Effect Newsletter

    Welcome to the OAF’s Ripple Effects Newsletter!

    As we unveil our new Oconomowoc Area Foundation website, we wanted to also provide a quarterly Newsletter that would shine a spotlight on the amazing nonprofits working to change lives and make the greater Oconomowoc community a better place to live, work and play.

  • Stoops Horsin Around

    OAF board member Kevin Pehler and his 3barn production team are not horsin’ around

    Ok, they might be horsin’ around a little … a lot. But it’s all for a great cause, and beyond the hilarious hijinks and goofy getups - they have raised thousands of dollars for the Oconomowoc community.