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Community foundation · EIN 39-1971548

West Bend Community Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

West Bend Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.63M in grants paid across 99 grants, with $83.4M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation, Museum of Wisconsin Art and United Way of Washington County.

How to request funding

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check West Bend Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

The directors of west bend community foundation inc. are very familiar with the grantees and predetermine that the grantee agencies are qualified to receive grant payments. in addition, the staff of the greater milwaukee foundation verify the 501(c)(3) status of the agencies and verify that the agencies further the charitable purposes of the greater milwaukee foundation. with regards to the scholarships awarded by west bend community foundation, the foundation has strcit requirements regarding eligibility and confirms that all recipients meet those requirements. scholarships are generally distributed to educational institutions and not to individuals.

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

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As stated on its Form 990.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Cedar Lakes Conservation FoundationWest Bend, WIFinal Mile$555,500
Museum of Wisconsin ArtWest Bend, WIUnrestricted Use$294,644
United Way of Washington CountyWest Bend, WIThe Officer Matching Program on Behalf of Chris Zwygart$273,886
City of West BendWest Bend, WIDowntown Planters$198,500
Family Promise of Washington CountyWest Bend, WIUnrestricted Use$147,068
Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County IncWest Bend, WIUnrestricted Use$140,717
Milwaukee Repertory Theater IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted Use$110,350
Riveredge Nature Center IncNewburg, WIHelp to Renovate the Riveredge Nature Center Via a Donation to Legacy Capital Campaign.$108,250
Playing Field IncMadison, WIEce Space Renovation$100,000
University of Wisconsin Madison Bursar OfficeMadison, WIZiegler Family Foundation Fund Scholarship$97,500
Moraine Park FoundationFond Du Lac, WI2024 West Bend Community Foundation Special Project Grant - Ece Focus$90,400
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington CountyWest Bend, WIThe Bcs Project (dec)$87,550
American Red Cross of WisconsinMilwaukee, WIThe West Bend Region$83,040
Forward Careers IncWaukesha, WIChildcare Advancement Readiness Employment Initiative (care)$81,000
All-in MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WISustaining Support$80,000
West Bend Community & Alumni Scholarship Foundation IncWest Bend, WIStudent Scholarships$77,376
Washington County Humane SocietySlinger, WIUnrestricted Use$69,094
The Threshold IncWest Bend, WIThe General Fund$64,900
United Performing Arts Fund IncMilwaukee, WIWashington County Programming$63,500
Historic West Bend Theatre IncWest Bend, WIUnrestricted Use$62,000
Friends IncWest Bend, WIEmergency Shelter Security Improvements$58,000
Lakeshore Community Health CareSheboygan, WIPatient Care in West Bend$58,000
United Way of Dane CountyMadison, WIThe Director Matching Gifts Program$56,500
Friends of Lac Lawrann ConservancyWest Bend, WIThe Nature Playground Project$55,500
Kettle Moraine YMCAWest Bend, WIUnrestricted Use$55,250

The 25 largest of 99 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does West Bend Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check West Bend Community Foundation 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 West Bend Community Foundation Inc give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $4,630,686 in grants paid (99 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has West Bend Community Foundation Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation (WI), $556K, Museum of Wisconsin Art (WI), $295K, United Way of Washington County (WI), $274K, City of West Bend (WI), $199K and Family Promise of Washington County (WI), $147K.