Our community is growing stronger through projects that enhance recreation, safety, and shared spaces—and we’re proud to highlight several major initiatives now underway.
Below, you’ll find three Featured Projects that will make a meaningful impact throughout Mequon and Thiensville, followed by our Grantee Wish Lists showcasing additional needs from local nonprofits and municipal partners. Together, these efforts reflect the many ways your support helps bring important improvements to life.
Grantee Wish Lists
Each year, MTCF asks our local partners to identify important community projects and equipment needs that might otherwise go unfunded, connecting generous donors with meaningful opportunities to make an immediate impact.
Your support helps bring these projects to life. If you’d like to fund a specific item, simply note it in the comments section when making your donation.
Parks & Recreation
$2,500
A/V Equipment
Two large monitors to enhance classroom environmental education programming.
$9,000
PTO Brush Chipper for Tractor
The PTO driven brush will help crews manage the woody invasive species that have a negative impact on restoration efforts.
$8,000
Hydra Bucket
With over 6 miles of trails to maintain, the Hydra Bucket will help keep gravel trails in top condition throughout the year.
$5,189
DJI Matrice 4E Flagship Intelligent Multi-Sensor Compact Drone
A drone will increase the ability to monitor 7,600 acres of preserves and steward properties more effectively for boundary encroachments and wildlife monitoring.
Other Parks and Recreation Grantees
Municipal
$1,000
2 TonieBoxes and 32 Tonies
TonieBoxes are durable, screen‑free audio storytelling devices for young children that pair with Tonie characters that play engaging stories when placed on the box.
$2,500
Seed Library
A dedicated cabinet and collection of unique and heirloom seeds will promote biodiversity, support heirloom varieties, and offer patrons a hands‑on learning experience in growing and seed sharing.
$8,000
Two Additional E-Bikes with Full Suspension
Enhances community engagement, gives access to bike trails, and enables quicker response during street festivals.
$6,320
Individual First Aid Kits(IFAK) for 40 officers
A super‑compact first aid kit designed for rapid, one‑handed tourniquet access and fully stocked with the critical trauma supplies first responders rely on in the field.
$8,700
EMS Training Manikin
improves first-responder readiness on a realistic, full-body manikin
$2,000
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
An intervention tool used on individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest
$2,500
Community EMS Program
Outreach program for community members to address gaps in healthcare
Other Municipal Grantees
Historical
Lucht Log Shed Preservation Project:
$1,100
Project planning and documentation
$2,000
Roof and weatherproofing supplies
$2,000
Chinking, sealants, and wood treatment
$1,200
Dedicated Workstation
The Wisconsin Library Service will teach MTHS how to digitize their collection and create an online, searchable archive.
The above wish list items fall within the MTCF Grant Guidelines, which can be found here.