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Forrest Goetsch Charities

a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization

a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizationa 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization

About Us

Forrest Goetsch Charities is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. 


Forrest Goetsch Charities has been established in memory of our 14-year old son who died unexpectedly during warm-ups at cross-country practice on September 21, 2009. Because Forrest’s life here on earth had such a profound impact we wanted to celebrate his life and honor his memory in a permanent fashion. Forrest Goetsch Charities, an official 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to recognizing outstanding achievement in our communities by youth and/or organizations who have helped others through difficult times or who have personally overcome challenges in their lives.


It is our purpose to identify youth and organizations and offer them financial support through Forrest Goetsch Charities.



Board of Directors

President                     Steven F Goetsch 165881 White Horse Lane, Schofield, WI 54476

(Sales Representative for GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals)


Vice President                Michael S Blum 3500 N 80th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401 (Science Teacher in the Wausau School District)


Secretary                 Craig M Kersemeier 4175 Kaitline Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

(President of K-Tech Kleening Systems)


Treasurer                     Todd D Hagedorn 6407 Red Oak CT, Schofield, WI 54476

(Partner with Wipfli LLP)


Board Member     Jeffery J Wickersham 10209 Market Street, Rothschild, WI 54474

(Owner of Wickersham Jewelry)


Board Member                    Paul E David

5801 Pine Terrace, Schofield, WI 54476

(Assistant General Counsel, Aspirus Inc.)


Board Member              Todd R Nicklaus 327 N 17th Ave, Wausau, WI 54402

(Chairman & Owner of River Valley Bank)

DISBURSEMENTS FROM FORREST GOETSCH CHARITIES

2021 Disbursements

$13,000.00 

  • Rorhschild Police Department K-9 program.

$120,000.00 

  • Aspirus Health Foundation – Give Healing a Home Campaign.

2020 Disbursements

$40,000.00 

  • Aspirus Health Foundation – Give Healing a Home Campaign.


Forrest Goetsch Memorial Scholarship - $1,000.00 Each

  • Ka Bo Xiong – (NTC)
  • Megan Johnson - (UW Madison)
  • Kannitha Vang– (NTC)
  • Ashley Rowe – (UW Madison)
  • Hannah Mogavero – (UW Madison)


Forrest Goetsch Cross Country Scholarship Recipients

  • $2,000.00 - Ethan Bohlman DC Everest (UW Stevens Point)

2019 Disbursements

$40,000.00 

  • Aspirus Health Foundation – Give Healing a Home Campaign.


Forrest Goetsch Memorial Scholarship - $1,000.00 Each

  • Isaac McColley – Wausau West(UW Madison)


Forrest Goetsch Cross Country Scholarship Recipients

  • $2,000.00 - Isaiah Winowski DC Everest (Concordia)
  • $2,000.00 - Malorie Schill DC Everest (South Dakota State) 
  • $500.00 - Brooke Jaworski – Wausau West (University of Texas) 
  • $500.00 - Dayne Hagedorn – Wausau West (UW Madison) 
  • $500.00 - Maddie Jamroz – Mosinee (UW Eau Claire)
  • $500.00 - Grayson Barrett-Mosinee (UW Stout) 
  • $500.00 - Anderes Aspenes – Wausau East (NTC) 
  • $500.00 - Jocelyn Rivera-Hernandez – Wausau East (NTC

2018 Disbursements

$4,000.00 

  • Mosinee School District to support the anti-bullying project they are implementing in the district.


Forrest Goetsch Memorial Scholarship - $1,000.00 Each

  • Courtney Claeys - Mosinee (UW Eau Claire)
  • Kayley McColley – Wausau West (UW Oshkosh)
  • Alyssa Gale – Wausau West (NCTI)
  • Grace Olosn – Wausau West (Moody Institute)
  • Jay Vang – DC Everest (UW Stout)
  • Jenna Goethel – Newman (Sanford University)


Forrest Goetsch Cross Country Scholarship Recipients

  • $2,000.00 - Jonathon Mulder DC Everest (Eau Claire)
  • $2,000.00 - Abby Talg – Wausau West (UW Oshkosh) 
  • $500.00 - Katelyn Spooner DC Everest (Saginaw Valley State) 
  • $500.00 - Tony Lewis – Wausau West (UW Marathon) 
  • $500.00 - Allison Swid – Mosinee (UW Madison) 
  • $500.00 - Mariah Haight – Wausau East (Augustana University) 
  • $500.00 - Jordan Straub – Wausau East (UW Milwaukee) 

2017 Disbursements

 $7,500.00              

  • The Ringle Fire Department, Everest Metro Police Department and Rothschild Police Department each received $2,500.00 to recognize those that protect and service in our community after the tragic events that took place in out community in March 2017.

$3,500.00              

  • Mosinee School District to support the anti-bullying project they implementing in the district using the book Wonder.

$5,000.00              

  • Five students received a $1,000.00 Forrest Goetsch Memorial Scholarship, two from D.C. Everest, two from Wausau West, and one from Wausau East.

$7,000.00              

  • Annual Forrest Goetsch Cross Country Scholarship award.  One male and female are nominated from D.C. Everest, Wausau West, Wausau East, and Mosinee high school.  Each nominee received a $500.00 scholarship with one male and female from the greater Wausau area being named as the Wausau area’s outstanding high school seniors cross country runner. Those individuals received a $2,000.00 scholarship

2016 Disbursements

$4,000            

  • Four students, two from Wausau East, one each from Mosinee and D.C Everest High School each received a $1,000.00 scholarship.

$7,000            

  • Forrest Goetsch Cross Country Scholarship award. One male and female nominee from D.C. Everest, Wausau West, Wausau East, and Mosinee high school received a $500.00 scholarship with one male and female from the greater Wausau area being named as the Wausau area’s outstanding high school seniors cross country runner. Those individuals will receive a $2,000.00 scholarship

$2,000            

  • Donation to support the Boys and Girls Club after school program at the D.C. Everest Middle School.

2015 Disbursements

 $5,000            

  • Five students, two from D.C. Everest, one each from Wausau West, Wausau East, and Mosinee High School each received a $1,000.00 scholarship  

$7,000            

  • Forrest Goetsch Cross Country Scholarship award. One male and female nominee from D.C. Everest, Wausau West, Wausau East, and Mosinee high school received a $500.00 scholarship with one male and female from the greater Wausau area being named as the Wausau area’s outstanding high school seniors cross country runner. Those individuals received a $2,000.00 scholarship.

$2,000            

  • Donation to support the Boys and Girls Club after school program at the D.C. Everest Middle School.

$2,500            

  • Donation to support and supplement the D.C. Everest Fishing Club Scholarship. St. Croix Musky Rods were purchased to recognize the same love and passion that Forrest Goetsch shared for the outdoors. The gift would serve as a tribute to Forrest as well as recognition for outstanding scholastic achievement and love for nature by a D.C. Everest Fishing Club student.

2014 Disbursements

 $5,000            

  • Five students, two from D.C. Everest, one each from Wausau West, Wausau East, and Mosinee High School each received a $1,000.00 scholarship  

$7,000            

  • First annual Forrest Goetsch Cross Country Scholarship award. One male and female nominee from D.C. Everest, Wausau West, Wausau East, and Mosinee high school received a $500.00 scholarship with one male and female from the greater Wausau area being named as the Wausau area’s outstanding high school seniors cross country runner. Those individuals received a $2,000.00 scholarship.

$2,000            

  • Donation to support the Boys and Girls Club Everest Middle School after school Program.

$500               

  • Monetary support to help put a cement path in at the D.C. Everest soccer field so those individuals in wheelchairs or with other disabilities have access to the bleachers by a cement path.

2013 Disbursements

$7,000            

  • Seven students from D.C. Everest, Wausau West, Wausau East, Wausau Newman, and Mosinee High Schools received the Forrest Goetsch Memorial Scholarship.

$2,700            

  • Grant given to D.C Everest Fishing Club to purchase rods and reels from Gander Mountain. The rods and reels are used to promote fishing activities to the youth in the elementary schools through out the Everest School District. The Everest Fishing Club will also use these rods and reels to promote their special fishing event that is held in the spring of the year to introduce fishing to those with special needs in the Weston and Wausau area. In 2013, they had over 80 participants in this program and this allowed them to grow this event to over 100 participants.

$2,000           

  • Donation to support the Boys and Girls Club Everest Middle School after school Program.

2012 Disbursements

$4,000            

  • Four students one each from D.C. Everest, Wausau West, Wausau East, and Wausau Newman High School received the Forrest Goetsch Memorial Scholarship for $1,000.00 each. 

2011 Disbursements

$1,000            

  • One student from D.C. Everest received the Forrest Goetsch Memorial Scholarship.

$3,000            

  • Donation to D.C. Everest Middle School and Junior High Cross Country team to purchase new uniforms from Eastbay and to purchase a new tent for the Cross Country Team.

$2,000            

  • Donation to Boys and Girls Club of Weston to support the after school program initiative at the DC Everest Middle School. This is to help students have a place after school to finish their studies and have a safe and positive environment..


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