Community foundation · EIN 39-0827885
Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc
Stevens Point, WI
Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc is a community foundation based in Stevens Point, WI. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $2.59M in grants paid across 261 grants, with $47.9M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Stevens Point Area YMCA, Mccomb Bruchs Performing Arts Center and Meals on Wheels Inc.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Scholarships have gpa and enrollment requirements. entities receiving grants are required to provide grant reports within 12 months describing progress achieving purposes of the grant and providing detailed accounting of the use of funds. recipients must sign an expenditure responsibility agreement that commits to use funds for the designated purpose, notify the foundation of any change in status, maintain adequate records, and return any unused grants.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To ensure portage and waushara counties are thriving communities.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point Area YMCA | Stevens Point, WI | Behavorial Health and Support Services | $1,249,570 |
| Mccomb Bruchs Performing Arts Center | Wautoma, WI | General Operations | $102,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Inc | Stevens Point, WI | General Mission Support | $68,536 |
| City of Stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI | For Emerson Project Pledge Phase Two Completion , for the Stevens Point Sculpture Park Expenses, for the Artistic Lighting Project | $52,619 |
| Portage County Historical Society | Stevens Point, WI | Building Collections and Community | $49,019 |
| Nicolet College Foundation | Rhinelander, WI | General Operations | $47,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Portage County Inc | Stevens Point, WI | Club Create and Rosholt Extension | $33,400 |
| Operation Bootstrap | Stevens Point, WI | Food and Household Essentials for Low Income Households | $28,462 |
| Waushara County Animal Shelter | Wautoma, WI | General Operations | $25,000 |
| National Wrestling Hall of Fame | Stillwater, OK | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Amherst Area Foundation | Amherst, WI | General Operations | $25,000 |
| School District of Wisconsin Rapids | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Donation of the Quadplex | $25,000 |
| United Way of Portage County | Stevens Point, WI | General Operations | $24,707 |
| Farming for the Future Foundation | Plover, WI | General Operations | $23,096 |
| Central Wisconsin Childrens Museum Inc | Stevens Point, WI | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Waushara County Food Pantry Inc | Wautoma, WI | General Operations | $17,317 |
| Create Portage County | Stevens Point, WI | Create and Farmshed - a Collaborative Hub | $17,025 |
| Iola Winter Sports Club | Iola, WI | General Operations | $17,000 |
| Mid-State Technical College Foundation | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | General Operations | $15,255 |
| Portage County Literacy Council Inc | Stevens Point, WI | Tutor/Learner Outreach and Support Initiative | $15,000 |
| Wild Rose Historical Society Inc | Wild Rose, WI | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Midwest Renewable Energy Association | Custer, WI | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Folds of Honor Foundation | Iverness, IL | For General Expenses, This Grant Is From Funds From Tsc Golf Classic | $15,000 |
| Golden Sands Resource Conservation and Development | Stevens Point, WI | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Leon Saxeville Library | Pine River, WI | General Operations | $15,000 |
The 25 largest of 261 grants listed on the return. 213 grants to individuals ($328K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $2,585,532 in grants paid (261 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Stevens Point Area YMCA (WI), $1.25M, Mccomb Bruchs Performing Arts Center (WI), $102K, Meals on Wheels Inc (WI), $68.5K, City of Stevens Point (WI), $52.6K and Portage County Historical Society (WI), $49K.