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Wisconsin community foundations

There are 156 community foundations in Wisconsin. Combined, these Wisconsinite community foundations employ 626 people, earn more than $649 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Community foundations by major Wisconsin cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Milwaukee
 
32
 
$185,379,051
Madison
 
26
 
$96,763,152
Wausau
 
11
 
$47,728,423
La Crosse
 
8
 
$9,840,658
Eau Claire
 
8
 
$21,638,801
Racine
 
5
 
$21,614,411
Minneapolis, MN
 
5
 
$59,875,146
Janesville
 
5
 
$21,918,407
Green Bay
 
5
 
$32,886,786
Fond du Lac
 
3
 
$6,017,599
Showing 10 of 15 metros

Job trends for Wisconsin community foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
52
1-10
 
22
11-25
 
8
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
2
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of community foundations in Wisconsin

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
46
$250k to $1M
 
22
$1M to $5M
 
19
$5M to $25M
 
16
$25M to $100M
 
8
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of community foundations in Wisconsin

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1-20 of 156

Madison Community Foundation

The mission of Madison Community Foundation (MCF) is to enhance the common good through philanthropy. Created in 1942 as Madison Community Trust, MCF helps people do their charitable giving their way, to causes they care about most.
Revenue
$55.3m
Assets
$347.6m
Employees
20
EIN
39-6038248
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

To receive and manage philanthropic assets, to make prudent, sensitive and creative grants and to exercise leadership in important community priorities.
Revenue
$60.6m
Assets
$536.6m
Employees
54
EIN
39-1548450
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aurora Health Care Foundation

The Foundation coordinates investments of philanthropic funds in the support of the programs and services of the affiliated organizations of Aurora Health Care, Inc.
Revenue
$25.3m
Assets
$266.0m
Employees
33
EIN
39-6044569
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County

Our mission: United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County changes lives and improves our community by mobilizing people and resources to drive strategic impact in education, income and health.
Revenue
$51.7m
Assets
$50.8m
Employees
134
EIN
39-0806190
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Dane County

United Way of Dane County engages their community, mobilizes volunteers and strengthens local nonprofits to achieve measurable results and change lives.
Revenue
$20.7m
Assets
$21.9m
Employees
129
EIN
39-0817532
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF)

The Waukesha County Community Foundation is a pool of permanent endowment and project funds created primarily by and for the people of Waukesha County to provide grant support to charitable organizations.
Revenue
$11.6m
Assets
$76.6m
Employees
6
EIN
39-1969122
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Meriter Foundation

Meriter Foundation is a non-profit organization raising funds to support programs and services that advance the mission of Meriter Hospital.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$29.5m
Employees
7
EIN
23-7098688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF)

SCVF enhances the quality of life in the St. Croix Valley by encouraging charitable giving, connecting people and programs and facilitating progressive approaches to partnership through programs.
Revenue
$57.8m
Assets
$125.0m
Employees
10
EIN
41-1817315
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)

Greater Milwaukee Foundation is a family of more than 1,300 individual charitable funds, each created by donors to serve the charitable causes of their choice. Grants from these funds serve people throughout Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington.
Revenue
$85.2m
Assets
$1.1b
Employees
66
EIN
39-6036407
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin

CF of Central WI connects people and resources to enhance the region via scholarships and grants for arts, education, environment, aid, and wellness.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$47.9m
Employees
9
EIN
39-0827885
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Chippewa County

Encourage and assist individuals and businesses to achieve their philantrhopic goals by accepting and receiving contributions; managing and growing Foundation assets; and distributing and granting funds in accordance with the gift or determinations made b....
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$36.8m
Employees
3
EIN
39-2024542
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF)

We strengthen our community by offering donors opportunities to establish charitable legacies, by making grants, and by serving as a catalyst to address community needs.
Revenue
$13.7m
Assets
$55.7m
Employees
9
EIN
39-1891064
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Door County Community Foundation

Door County Foundation inspires charitable giving, administers funds, and awards grants to organizations and scholarships within Door County, Wisconsin.
Revenue
$14.8m
Assets
$63.6m
Employees
8
EIN
39-1980685
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin (CFSW)

The mission of Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin is matching Personal Philanthropy with Community Need. The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin is a charitable organization serving donors, nonprofits, and students.
Revenue
$15.9m
Assets
$105.5m
Employees
14
EIN
39-1711388
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lakeshore Community Foundation

The Lakeshore Community Foundation advances innovative philanthropy by growing endowed funds, guiding donor strategies, and distributing long-term support to strengthen vibrant communities.
Revenue
$26.5m
Assets
$155.1m
Employees
4
EIN
27-0978059
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation (OACF)

The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation is nonprofit organization serving Winnebago County, Waushara County, Green Lake County and Ripon by addressing community needs by providing leadership through grant making and fund development.
Revenue
$15.0m
Assets
$200.8m
Employees
10
EIN
39-2034571
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Racine Community Foundation

To enhance the quality of life for the people of Racine county by encouraging and providing opportunities for charitable giving and by managing and distributing the funds in a responsible manner.
Revenue
$15.5m
Assets
$95.6m
Employees
3
EIN
51-0188377
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin

Nonprofit foundation enhancing quality of life in Greater Wausau area by managing endowment, grantmaking, and convening the nonprofit sector.
Revenue
$21.7m
Assets
$97.6m
Employees
11
EIN
39-1577472
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Green Bay Community Foundation (GGBCF)

Greater Green Bay Community Foundation's mission is to inspire and encourage charitable giving in northeastern Wisconsin by connecting caring people with solutions that strengthen our community.
Revenue
$32.7m
Assets
$182.8m
Employees
13
EIN
39-1699966
IRS type
501(c)(3)

La Crosse Area Community Foundation

The La Crosse Community Foundation connects donors and community needs, awarding millions in grants and scholarships to enhance local vibrancy for future generations.
Revenue
$9.3m
Assets
$89.2m
Employees
10
EIN
39-6037996
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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