Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $302,315 (total expenses, tax year 2023, from 990 Filing Data)
- Geographic Focus: Wisconsin
- Application Method: Rolling (with quarterly review cycles for Catalyst Grants)
- Total Assets: $12,480,043 (tax year 2023, from 990 Filing Data)
Contact Details
Website: https://wcucc.org/conference-giving/wisconsin-foundation/
Phone: (608) 846-7880 (Wisconsin Conference UCC office) or 414-758-6233 (Foundation President)
Email: mail@wcucc.org
Address: W1000 Spring Grove Road, Ripon, WI 54971
Funding Priorities
- Supporting positive change through United Church of Christ congregations in Wisconsin
- Leadership development within UCC communities
- Community benefit and improvement initiatives
- Environmental sustainability and creation care projects
- Emergency response for congregations experiencing financial hardship
- Vital and innovative ministries (Catalyst Grants programme)
- Social justice and community building initiatives
What They Don't Fund
Information on specific exclusions was not available from the sources reviewed.
Application Process & Timeline
The Wisconsin Foundation UCC primarily operates through the Wisconsin Conference UCC's grant programmes. Grant programmes include:
Catalyst Grants: Applications accepted year-round with quarterly awards (May, August, November, February). Applications reviewed based on submission by quarterly deadlines (31 March, 30 June, 30 September, 31 December). Grants of up to $5,000 available. Contact programme coordinator Mary Kuenning Gross via email or (262) 271-8990 before applying. Application is an online form that must be completed in one sitting.
Creation Care Grants: Complete application and return to Lisa Hart at the Conference office. Grants of $1,000 available to Wisconsin Conference congregations for environmental initiatives.
Emergency Response Fund: Provides assistance to congregations experiencing financial hardship and meeting crucial community needs.
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