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Est.

1991

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $3.2M across 60 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits 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
$3.2M
2025
Grantees funded
2025
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
48%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
96
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
W
Wyatt Jackson
Board Member
R
Ron Spielman
Board Member
G
Ginny Bean
Board Member
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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, New York, and Iowa. 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 2025, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN INC awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $3.2 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 200 grantees. Recent grantees include GOD IS FAITHFUL TEMPORARY SHELTER INC, ROTARY BOTANICAL GARDENS INC, and YMCA OF NORTHERN ROCK COUNTY 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.