Community foundation · EIN 39-1577472
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc
Wausau, WI
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc is a community foundation based in Wausau, WI. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $14.8M in grants paid across 372 grants, with $97.6M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Newman Catholic Schools, University of Notre Dame - Use for Donation Grants and Ice Age Trail Alliance.
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 North Central Wisconsin Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The community foundation monitors its grant awards in several ways. donor advised funds: grants awarded from donor advised funds are sent after the foundation has determined that the organization is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization or meets eligibility as a charitable entity. grant recipients are asked to send an acknowledgement letter for funds received. scholarships: payment is made directly to the institution the student is attending after the foundation has received proof of registration proving that they have met the requirements of the award. unrestricted funds (and restricted funds that utilize a grant application process): once the board has approved the recommendations of the distributions committee, recipients receive a grant award agreement letter, which they sign and return to the foundation when they are ready to proceed with the project. this agreement letter binds the organization to complete the project as outlined in their application; and determines the date for payment from the foundation. a final report is required of the grant recipient within one year of the grant date, or within six months of completion of the project (whichever comes first). site visits and follow up calls are conducted as necessary.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
We inspire charitable giving to invest in a brighter community.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Catholic Schools | Wausau, WI | School Districts and Foundations | $4,184,950 |
| University of Notre Dame - Use for Donation Grants | Notre Dame, IN | Higher Education Universities, Colleges, Vocational | $1,050,000 |
| Ice Age Trail Alliance | Cross Plains, WI | Parks and Recreation / Forests | $1,001,000 |
| Performing Arts Foundation Inc | Wausau, WI | Performing Arts (ie: Theater, Drama, Etc.) | $589,938 |
| Monk Botanical Gardens | Wausau, WI | Parks and Recreation / Forests | $537,500 |
| Marathon County Historical Society | Wausau, WI | Historic and Cultural Preservation | $526,000 |
| Grand Theatre Foundation | Wausau, WI | Performing Arts (ie: Theater, Drama, Etc.) | $521,600 |
| The Hagar House | Wausau, WI | Family Services and Counseling | $375,950 |
| Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership | Wausau, WI | Community and Economic Development | $360,000 |
| Bridge Street Mission | Wausau, WI | Food, Shelter and Housing | $303,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area | Wausau, WI | Youth Programming | $266,784 |
| St Vincent De Paul Cabrini Conference | Wausau, WI | Religious | $223,500 |
| City of Stanley | Stanley, WI | Libraries and Museums | $175,000 |
| Holy Name Catholic School | Wausau, WI | Miscellaneous | $160,000 |
| United Way of Marathon County | Wausau, WI | Community Giving (community Foundations, United Ways, Etc.) | $158,133 |
| The Gospel Tlc | Weston, WI | Family Services and Counseling | $152,350 |
| Holy Name of Jesus Parish | Wausau, WI | Religious | $125,000 |
| Children's Imaginarium | Wausau, WI | Youth Programming | $103,750 |
| Central Wisconsin Children's Theatre | Wausau, WI | Youth Programming | $100,000 |
| Progress Athens Foundation | Athens, WI | Community and Economic Development | $100,000 |
| St Therese Catholic Church | Rothschild, WI | Religious | $100,000 |
| Wausau East High School Athletics Fund | Wausau, WI | Youth Programming | $75,003 |
| The Women's Community | Wausau, WI | Abuse - Physical and Mental | $71,426 |
| UNC Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Higher Education Universities, Colleges, Vocational | $65,122 |
| Wausau & Marathon County Parks Recreation and Forestry | Wausau, WI | Parks and Recreation / Forests | $65,082 |
The 25 largest of 372 grants listed on the return. 236 grants to individuals ($401K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of North 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 North 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 North Central Wisconsin Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $14,755,079 in grants paid (372 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Newman Catholic Schools (WI), $4.18M, University of Notre Dame - Use for Donation Grants (IN), $1.05M, Ice Age Trail Alliance (WI), $1M, Performing Arts Foundation Inc (WI), $590K and Monk Botanical Gardens (WI), $538K.