Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin



The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin was started in 1992 as a tax-exempt public charity. We receive and invest tax-deductible gifts and distribute a portion of the earnings through grant awards to enhance the quality of life in southern Wisconsin and beyond. We currently have over 500 funds supporting an array of charitable interests including the arts, education, the environment, health and human services, and historic preservation.

Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

Assets

2020 - 61,533,009
2019 - 59,717,890
2018 - 55,887,374
2017 - 50,257,055
Domestic Grants

2020 - 3,832,189
2019 - 3,295,007
2018 - 3,675,578


    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin


Janesville hopes General Motors will leave $25M legacy
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

... addressed to GM's CEO and chairwoman, Mary Barra. The $25 million gift would be managed by the Community Foundation of Southern...more

Janesville asks GM to create $25 million 'legacy fund'
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

The letter identifies the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin as an organization that could administer a $25 million endowment. The...more

LANCASTER: Man honored for philanthropic efforts
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

Rod Roggensack, of Lancaster, was recently honored with Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin's 2014 Spirit of Philanthropy...more

Horse & Pony Project given $1500 grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

The Grant County 4-H Horse & Pony Project received a $1,500 grant from the Grant County Alice Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of...more

Anonymous person to match coupon fund donations
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

Donations to the Janesville Farmers Market Coupon Program should be made directly to the community foundation. Donations can be made online at...more

Heiden hired to lead Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

JANESVILLE—Ann Heiden, Janesville, has been selected as the new executive director of the Community Foundation of Southern...more

Crawford Markets Care program receives grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

The Crawford County Community Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. is a tax-exempt public...more

Platteville Community Fund taking grant applications
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

Applications are due at the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin office in Janesville on Tuesday, April 15 by 4 p.m. Charitable non-profit...more

Your Views: Donors help foundation help communities in many ways
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

This week, the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin joins with more than 750 community foundations nationally to celebrate Community...more

Guest Opinion: On Community Foundation Week
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

This week, the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin and its component funds, including the Platteville Community Fund and PHS Scholarship...more



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