The Bridging Communities Fund focuses on increasing the quality of life of the elderly in Northeast Wisconsin by providing grants to non-profits who can deliver services and programs. This fund was established at the Community Foundation in October of 2009.

As more and more baby boomers near the age of 65, the Bridging Communities Fund will help ensure that the boomers have opportunities to live life to its fullest. The Community Foundation recognizes that demographic changes will bring new challenges to our community. With the Bridging Communities Foundation Fund, we can help older citizens in Northeast Wisconsin add quality to their lives.

According to the Pew Research Center and the Alliance for Aging Research:
- Currently, approximately 10,000 people are turning 65 every single day. This trend will continue for 20 years.
- By the year 2030, one out of every five Americans (72 million) will be 65 years or older.
- By 2050, the 65+ population is projected to be between 80 and 90 million, with those 85 and older close to 21 million.