Community foundation · EIN 39-1711388
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc
Janesville, WI
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc is a community foundation based in Janesville, WI. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.78M in grants paid across 567 grants, with $105M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Village of New Glarus, City of Lancaster and Boys & Girls Club of Janesville.
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 Southern Wisconsin Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The community foundation of southern wisconsin conducts a due diligence process on all applicants before grant funds are disbursed. the due diligence process varies among the funds administered by the organization. some funds require a grant recipient to incur allowable expenditures and submit appropriate supporting documentation before the grants funds are disbursed while other funds periodically disburse grant funds upon the receipt of progress reports from the grant recipient. no grant recipient can receive another grant until all outstanding progress reports are provided. scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the recipient's educational institution once all the necessary criteria have been satisfied.
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
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.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of New Glarus | New Glarus, WI | Library Land Purchase, Library Construction Costs, General Support, Books | $795,429 |
| City of Lancaster | Lancaster, WI | Theater Sound System, Ash Tree Replacement, Fire Station Renovation, Shade Canopy Installation | $212,725 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Janesville | Janesville, WI | Building Support, Operations Support, Capital Campaign Support, Educational Programming | $195,324 |
| Children's Museum of Rock County | Janesville, WI | Building Support | $125,750 |
| Fiscc Inc - Friends of the Woodman's Center | Janesville, WI | Woodman's Center Capital Campaign | $122,036 |
| Rotary Botanical Gardens | Janesville, WI | General Support | $91,398 |
| County of Green | Monroe, WI | Renovation Costs, Respite Care Program, Home Delivered Meals | $83,297 |
| Village of Benton | Benton, WI | Community Building Project, Park Swing, Community Center, Library, Museum, | $71,201 |
| Evansville Community School District | Evansville, WI | General Support, School District Community Events, on-Site Energy Generation - Solar, Arts Center Upgrades, Emotional Screener for High School Students | $68,170 |
| Monroe Arts Center Inc | Monroe, WI | General Support, Children's Performace Programs, | $61,260 |
| General Federation of Womens Club | Monroe, WI | Christmas Stocking Fund Support | $60,000 |
| Swiss Center of North America Inc | New Glarus, WI | General Support, Youth Group Program, Museum Software | $55,030 |
| School District of Monroe District Administration Center | Monroe, WI | Classroom Supplies, Media Equipment Expansion, Food Program Support, Athletic Dept Shooting Machines, Dry Erase Tables and White Boards | $54,947 |
| Family Services of Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois Inc | Beloit, WI | Childcare Kitchen | $50,000 |
| Southwest Opportunities Center Inc | Lancaster, WI | Passenger Transport Vehicles | $49,335 |
| Inspiring Community Inc | Platteville, WI | Support for Aquatic Center | $49,276 |
| Green County Historical Society | Monroe, WI | Painting and Repairs of Museum and Bethel Schoolhouse | $43,000 |
| Lancaster Community School District | Lancaster, WI | Weight Room Update, Children's Theater, Bicycle Helmets | $41,400 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General Support | $40,000 |
| School District of Janesville | Janesville, WI | Classroom Supplies, School Aged Parent Program Support, Photography, Bags of Hope Food Program Expansion | $38,618 |
| Mineral Point Opera House | Mineral Point, WI | Marquee Replacement | $35,000 |
| Green County Family YMCA Inc | Monroe, WI | Capital Campaign, Building Support, General Support | $34,547 |
| Grant County Humane Society | Lancaster, WI | Energy Recovery Ventilator System | $33,205 |
| Milton Community Action Group Inc | Milton, WI | Food Pantry Parking Lot Renovations | $30,586 |
| Jaycees of Wisconsin Foundation | Appleton, WI | Grant County Fairgrounds Stand Improvement | $30,000 |
The 25 largest of 567 grants listed on the return. 471 grants to individuals ($1.21M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern Wisconsin Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,783,877 in grants paid (567 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Village of New Glarus (WI), $795K, City of Lancaster (WI), $213K, Boys & Girls Club of Janesville (WI), $195K, Children's Museum of Rock County (WI), $126K and Fiscc Inc - Friends of the Woodman's Center (WI), $122K.