Ensuring the Future of the Northwoods: Leave a Lasting Impact Through the Legacy Circle

August 20, 2026

For so many of us, Boulder Junction is more than just a place—it is where lifetime memories are made. Whether it’s morning calm on the lakes, crisp autumn bike rides through the pines, or gathering in town for a community event, the Northwoods stays with us forever. Through the Boulder Junction Community Foundation Legacy Circle, you can ensure that the local character, natural beauty, and vibrant spirit of Boulder Junction are preserved for generations to come.

As you make plans for the future, two important questions often arise: How would you like to be remembered? and What type of impact do you want to have on the causes that matter most to you? For many who love our community, developing a planned gift is a natural and rewarding answer. Joining the Legacy Circle offers a flexible way to make a gift during or after your lifetime—aligning your personal, financial, and estate planning goals with a lasting commitment to Boulder Junction.

How Planned Giving Works

Creating a legacy through the Foundation is a straightforward, collaborative process designed to carry out your philanthropic vision in perpetuity:

  • Include the Foundation in Your Will: Name the Community Foundation in your estate plan as a bequest. We can provide recommended wording to assist you and your estate attorney.
  • Determine Your Fund Type: Choose the specific type of fund you wish to establish to support the community initiatives closest to your heart.
  • Establish Your Named Fund: Upon your passing, we create a dedicated fund in your name, your family’s name, or in honor of a person or organization you designate.
  • Identify Local Needs: Our professional staff considers your charitable wishes alongside community needs to ensure your gift creates maximum local impact.
  • Distribute Community Grants: Our board issues grants in the name of your fund (or anonymously, if you prefer).
  • Invest for Permanent Growth: Your gift can be placed into an endowment that is invested over time. Annual earnings generate ongoing grants, turning your gift—and all future earnings—into a permanent source of community capital that does good work forever.

Ready to start the conversation?

We are ready to assist you every step of the way. Learn more about the Legacy Circle, view our Statement of Intent form, or start a confidential conversation by contacting an advisory board member or emailing us at info@boulderjunctioncf.org.