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


Noble E. Rose
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

Memorials may be directed to the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. Janesville. To plant a tree in memory of Noble Rose as a...more

Jefferson school board accepts nearly $12000 in donations for month
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

From the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, $1,020 from the Joan Thostenson Memorial Fund to go toward first-grade classroom needs...more

Community-Wide MLK Event Rescheduled for Jan. 25 at 3 pm
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

American Association of University Women. · Beloit Public Library. · Blackhawk Technical College. · Community Foundation of Southern...more

Jefferson school board accepts almost $13000 in donations
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

Another large donation approved on Monday came from the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin's Joan Thostenson Memorial...more

Crawford County Community Fund announces 2019 grant cycle
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

The Crawford County Community Fund is currently accepting grant applications for its annual grant cycle. Applications must be completed online...more

Monroe Clinic president, CEO announces retirement
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

... Green County Development Corporation, Monroe Excellence in Education, Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Monroe Main Street...more

KANDU appoints interim executive director
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

A former director of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, she has been serving nonprofit organizations in Rock County since...more

YWCA Rock County names Women of Distinction
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Stateline Community Foundation

Earning the YWCA's Corporate Award of Merit are the Women's Fund of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Janesville, and...more

Agricultural grant applications due Feb. 15
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

Applications are due Tuesday, Feb. 15, and are available through the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin's website, cfsw.org....more

Local funds offer community grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

MONROE — The Monroe Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, is now accepting grant...more



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