Community Foundation of Central
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1982, headquartered in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The organization serves as a local center for philanthropy, connecting donors with charitable causes and managing a portfolio of over 320 funds. The foundation operates with a staff of 8-9 employees and focuses exclusively on philanthropic work in Central Wisconsin.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$41.3M
+23.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$825K
-29.6% YoY
Grant Count
46
-2.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-28.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: We inspire charitable giving by connecting people and resources to enhance Central Wisconsin now and for future generations.
Vision: Portage and Waushara counties are thriving communities with a strong culture of philanthropy.
Core Values:
- Compassion – Building a community on the basis of empathy, generosity, and respect
- Connection – Nurturing relationships and networks that empower, support and recognize every community member's value
- Commitment – Securing a thriving tomorrow with every action, decision, and promise we make today
Primary Funding Areas:
- Arts & Culture
- Education
- Environment
- Helping People
- Wellness
The foundation provides both scholarships to individuals and grants to programs and projects aligned with these mission areas.
Grantmaking
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin provides scholarships and grants to organizations and projects that improve quality of life in its service region. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin serves Portage and Waushara counties in Central Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2023:
- Total Assets: $33,449,242
- Total Revenues: $5,069,125
- Total Expenses: $2,883,340
- Total Liabilities: $2,990,000
The foundation has experienced significant growth, surpassing $30 million in assets in 2021 and continuing to expand its asset base.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,324,240 | $33,449,242 | $27,967,792 |
| Revenue | $6,859,420 | $5,069,125 | $5,530,583 |
| Expenses | $2,545,116 | $2,883,340 | $2,630,105 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $913,667 | $872,630 | $2,329,680 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
214 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
28 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Central
Achievement Center- Huettig Memorial Scholarship Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL
Amount
US $500 - US $40,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Alan A. Meddaugh Memorial Scholarship Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Alton & Barbara McDonald Scholarship Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL
Amount
US $500 - US $40,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director: Jenny Riggenbach
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER RIGGENBACH | CEO | 40 | $102,215 |
| KATIE YOUNG | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARC BICKFORD | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| MAX TRZEBIATOWSKI | PRESIDENT-ELECT | 1 | — |
| MARK SCHEUNEMANN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CINDY WEBER | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| DAN KINSELLA | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| PEDER CULVER | AT LARGE | 0.5 | — |
| DAVE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID RAY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JIM KOZIOL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KARLI KLISMITH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LINDSAY BERNHAGEN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MATT LEMKE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MAUREEN LEWANDOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| NANCY MCCASKEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| NEHA MALIK | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RACHEL PEKOWSKY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SAM DINGA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SEAN NIMM | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SUE MATIS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TRACEY STALTER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2801 Hoover Rd Unit 1b, Stevens Point, WI 54481-7102
Phone: (715) 342-4454
Email: foundation@cfcwi.org
Website: cfcwi.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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