Wausau Noon Optimist Club

Donation Request Form

The Wausau Noon Optimist Club (WNO Club) is dedicated to providing support to youth. We encourage applications for funding programs and projects that support our Mission and typically consider donations that promote the WNO Mission Statement.

Our Club’s Mission is to support youth oriented organizations and activities that focus on addressing the following issues in our communities: Welfare, Fitness, and Education

The WNO Club does not fund:

Travel expenses, Direct donations to individuals or Private foundations, Funding for staffing and/or operational expenses.

How to apply:

Please fill out the Donation Request Form, keeping in mind that your application should be as clear, concise and complete as possible, attaching additional information or documentation as necessary to provide enough information for Board consideration.

The WNO Board will determine:

1. If the project meets the Mission of the Club
2. If the amount requested is reasonable
3. If adequate funds remain in the Club budget for donations for the year
4. If the President of the Board should invite a representative of your organization to make a presentation to our Club.

Application information and deadlines:

All donation requests must be submitted via this application.
The WNO Board of Directors meets on a monthly basis on the third Wednesday of the month to review donation requests.
All donation requests will be considered at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting if received at least 5 days in advance of the Board meeting; you may be contacted for additional information before the meeting.
Notification of a decision may be provided in writing and sent to the contact person of record.

Please note: The fundraising that the WNO Club conducts to raise funds for donations does not allow for the holding of large amounts of capital. Organizations that request multipleyear funding may be requested to submit updated contact and status information annually to the WNO Board, if the donation request is approved.

Important Information: Organizations seeking donations from the WNO Club must:

Be willing to provide financial information relative to the donation request.
Be willing to expend all monies for approved purposes. If applicant is unable to use funds for approved purpose, the remaining funds must be returned to the WNO Club within 6 months from date of receipt.
Be willing to report on achievements and/or goals accomplished to the Board of Directors and/or general membership of the Club, if requested.
Be willing to acknowledge the support of the WNO Club as deemed appropriate.