Community Foundation Inc
Community Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing states that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Community Foundation Inc gave $65K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Wisconsin. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,100
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,973
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,152,364
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 569, Brookfield, WI 53008-0569
Phone: (262) 790-8888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Historic Haymarket Milwaukee I Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 187 grants of 187 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Wisconsin recipients received 87% of grant dollars. The remaining reported shares went to recipients in Kansas (5%), and the District of Columbia, Michigan, and Minnesota (2% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 33 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2020) to $73K (2022). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee I Inc Milwaukee, WI | Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $3,500 |
| Cedar Lakes Conversation Foundation West Bend, WI | Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $3,100 |
| Old World WI Foundation Inc Eagle, WI | Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| Channel 1036 Friends Inc - Ind GIV Milwaukee, WI | Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Honours Inc Slinger, WI | Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Milw Symphony Orchestra - Dev Milwaukee, WI | Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission Milwaukee, WI | Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Museum of Wisconsin Art West Bend, WI | Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Wauwatosa, WI | Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,152,364 | $66,080 | $73,375 | $65,100 | 33 | $65,100 | $33,972 | $69,694 |
| 2023 | $1,159,659 | $66,007 | $70,863 | $66,750 | 36 | $66,750 | $18,658 | $65,297 |
| 2022 | $1,164,515 | $14,714 | $81,780 | $72,750 | 45 | $72,750 | $16,327 | $66,376 |
| 2021 | $1,231,581 | $83,804 | $67,098 | $60,500 | 35 | $60,500 | $18,981 | $72,902 |
| 2020 | $1,214,875 | $134,903 | $63,910 | $58,600 | 38 | — | $16,735 | $62,529 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Community Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Museum of Wisconsin Art says it celebrates Wisconsin’s visual arts and artists, while Habitat for Humanity describes its work as building and repairing housing for families in need. Helping Paws says it promotes people’s independence and quality of life through assistance dogs, and the Wounded Warrior Project describes its mission as improving the well-being of post-9/11 wounded, ill, and injured veterans, service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $65,100. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant was $20,000 to Historic Haymarket Milwaukee I Inc. Other notable grants included $3,500 to Wounded Warrior Project, $3,100 to Cedar Lakes Conversation Foundation, and $3,000 to Old World WI Foundation. The Museum of Wisconsin Art received $2,000; the Zoological Society of Milwaukee received $1,500; and Habitat for Humanity, Helping Paws, Special Olympics Wisconsin, Milwaukee Art Museum, and Milwaukee Community Sailing Center each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Raymond J Perry, Robert Perry, Janice Perry, and Jayne King as trustees.
Community Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond J. Perry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janice Perry
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jayne King
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Robert Perry
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation Inc
How much does Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Community Foundation Inc gave $65K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $67K across 36 grants.
What is Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,973, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (8 grants), West Bend, WI (3 grants), Slinger, WI (3 grants) and Wauwatosa, WI (2 grants).
Who are Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Historic Haymarket Milwaukee I Inc ($20,000), Wounded Warrior Project ($3,500) and Cedar Lakes Conversation Foundation ($3,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation Inc?
Community Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Community Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0331358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Community Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Community Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Community Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-foundation-inc-morg_ce6471a5903241598bef7f45fcec4e96
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