ABOUT US
​What is the Treasure Trove Giving Circle?
The Treasure Trove Giving Circle is a group of people who have joined together to donate to an external fund (the Treasure Trove Fund) for the exclusive benefit of the Cochrane-Fountain City School District.
What is the Treasure Trove Fund?
The Treasure Trove Fund is a field of interest fund held at the Winona Community Foundation that supports educational enhancements or enrichments that are not funded through the school's normal funding sources. Examples include:
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Classroom innovation grants to enhance student learning
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Teacher and staff recognition
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Professional development and training
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Special speakers and performances
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Equipment and supplies or capital improvements
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What is the Winona Community Foundation?
The Winona Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity established with a mission to provide philanthropic services to Winona and its surrounding communities. They provide expert financial and investment management to grow and distribute funds to benefit the greater good. This allows us, as members of the Treasure Trove Giving Circle, to concentrate on making grants to our school with relatively little effort. Our funds are co-mingled with those held by the Foundation to maximize growth. The Winona Community Foundation has a thirty-three-year history of making a difference in our area.
