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LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

La Crosse, WI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
39-6037996
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

La Crosse, WI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
39-6037996
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1930

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The La Crosse Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Wisconsin, with additional support in Minnesota and Illinois. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, as its grantmaking is based on relationships and is by invitation only. Nonprofits seeking to engage with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

CONNECTING PEOPLE, PASSION, AND GIVING IN THE LA CROSSE AREA FOREVER.
Total Funding Given

$4.6M

2024
Grantees funded
224
Multi-year grantees
54%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

122

Median 1st year grant
$11.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
D
Dina Zavala
Board Member
C
Clara Gelatt
Board Member
J
Josh Court
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Minnesota, 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 LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $4.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER LA CROSS, WOMEN'S FUND OF GREATER LA CROSSE INC, and COULEECAP INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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