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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC

Janesville, WI, US
501(c)3
EIN
39-1711388
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC

Janesville, WI, US
501(c)3
EIN
39-1711388
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

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Est.

1991

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily funds initiatives in Wisconsin, with additional support in Iowa and Illinois. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through relationship-based funding by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN, INC. IS A TAX-EXEMPT NOT-FOR-PROFIT PHILANTHROPIC GRANTING ORGANIZATION THAT MATCHES PERSONAL PHILANTHROPY WITH COMMUNITY NEEDS THROUGH GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FROM ENDOWED AND NON-ENDOWED FUNDS.
Total Funding Given

$2.6M

2024
Grantees funded
182
Multi-year grantees
46%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

108

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
W
Wyatt Jackson
Board Member
N
Nancy Nelson
Board Member
R
Ron Spielman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC fund recently?
In 2025, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include GOD IS FAITHFUL TEMPORARY SHELTER INC, YMCA OF NORTHERN ROCK COUNTY INC, and ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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