INCOURAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Wisconsin Rapids, WI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
39-1772651
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Wisconsin Rapids, WI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
39-1772651
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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INCOURAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
GUIDED BY VALUES OF EQUITY, OPPORTUNITY, SHARED STEWARDSHIP, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, INCOURAGE PARTNERS WITH RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND CIVIC LEADERS IN RURAL CENTRAL WISCONSIN TO CO-CREATE AN INCLUSIVE, ADAPTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY THAT WORKS WELL FOR ALL PEOPLE. INCOURAGE IS A VALUES-LED, USER-CENTERED, PLACE-BASED PHILANTHROPIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES COMMUNITY-LED PHILANTHROPY IN FURTHERANCE OF BUILDING COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$2.3M
22%
WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
$1.2M
12%
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE WISCONSIN RAPIDS AREA INC
$1M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$10.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to INCOURAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. INCOURAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does INCOURAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
INCOURAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Tennessee, and District Of Columbia. 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 INCOURAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from INCOURAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 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 INCOURAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, INCOURAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $803 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did INCOURAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, INCOURAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC, and BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE WISCONSIN RAPIDS AREA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to INCOURAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
INCOURAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.