Quick Summary
Name: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $8-10 million (estimated) |
| Grant Range | Varies by fund |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Mixed (varies by fund) |
Geographic Focus
Southern Wisconsin, primarily Rock County and surrounding areas including:
- Janesville
- Beloit
- Milton
- Edgerton
- Evansville
- Footville
- And surrounding communities
Funding Priorities
The foundation supports a wide range of charitable purposes through donor-advised funds and competitive grant programs:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health and human services
- Community development
- Youth programs
- Environmental conservation
- Economic development
- Historic preservation
Priority areas vary by specific fund, as the foundation manages multiple donor-advised and designated funds with different focus areas.
What They Don't Fund
Exclusions vary by fund. Generally:
- Religious purposes (except when serving broader community needs)
- Political campaigns or lobbying
- Individuals (except through specific scholarship programs)
- Debt retirement
- Annual operating expenses (in some competitive grant programs)
Application Method
Mixed approach - varies by funding opportunity:
- Competitive grants: Online application through foundation website with specific deadlines (usually annual cycles)
- Donor-advised funds: By invitation or recommendation from fund advisors
- Scholarships: Annual application cycles with published deadlines
- Contact foundation staff to discuss appropriate funding opportunities before applying
Applications are reviewed by various committees depending on the fund. The foundation hosts a grants portal on their website for online submissions.
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