Community Foundation of Central

STEVENS POINT, WI EIN: 39-0827885 Website

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

-2.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

-28.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

** General supportagency fund distributionsand project-specific grants

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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

Wisconsin $4.3M (97%)

Illinois $56K (1%)

North Dakota $25K (1%)

Maine $20K (0%)

Oklahoma $13K (0%)

New York $10K (0%)

States

Illinois Maine North Carolina North Dakota New York Ohio Oklahoma Wisconsin

Cities

AMHERSTAMHERST JUNCTIONAPPLETONBABCOCKBANGORCHAPEL HILLCUSTERFARGOGREEN BAYHANCOCKIVERNESSJUNCTION CITYLA CROSSELONG ISLAND CITYMARSHFIELDMERCERMILWAUKEEMOSINEENEILLSVILLENORTH CANTON

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.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

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Foundation

Achievement Center- Huettig Memorial Scholarship Grant

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL

Amount

US $500 - US $40,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

Alan A. Meddaugh Memorial Scholarship Grant

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Stevens Point ($122,461), Create Portage County ($62,085), Cap Services Inc ($37,429).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY FARGO, ND	FOR LAB SUPPLIES FOR ETHIOPIAN SUSTAINABLE FOOD PROJECT	$17,264
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI	DONATION OF THE QUADPLEX	$25,000
ST ISAAC JOGUES AND COMPANIONS MERCER, WI	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$10,000
PORTAGE COUNTY BOARD OF MILITARY VETERANS STEVENS POINT, WI	GUNS N ROSES EVENT	$10,000
ST FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH MOSINEE, WI	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$7,000
CITY OF STEVENS POINT STEVENS POINT, WI	FOR EMERSON PROJECT PLEDGE PHASE TWO COMPLETION , FOR THE STEVENS POINT SCULPTURE PARK EXPENSES, FOR THE ARTISTIC LIGHTING PROJECT	$122,461
STEVENS POINT PARKS RECREATION & FORESTRY DEPT STEVENS POINT, WI	WATER FOUNTAIN IMPROVEMENTS	$7,073
CREATE PORTAGE COUNTY STEVENS POINT, WI	CREATE AND FARMSHED - A COLLABORATIVE HUB	$62,085
JEREMIAH'S CROSSING BABCOCK, WI	FOR GENERAL EXPENSES, FUNDS ARE FROM TSC GOLF CLASSIC	$7,000
SAXEVILLE-SPRINGWATER VOL FIRE DEPARTMENT SAXEVILLE, WI	VEHICLE EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT	$15,000

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Community Foundation of Central fund?

**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 …

How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Central?

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: • **Total giving (2023):** $1,331,247 • **Grant types:** General support, agency fund distributions, and project-specific grants • **Recent grantees:** Portage County Public Library Foundation received multiple grants including $160,060 and $97,287 for general support, plus $40,750 as an agency fund distr…

Where does Community Foundation of Central make grants?

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin serves **Portage and Waushara counties** in Central Wisconsin.

What size grants does Community Foundation of Central award?

In 2024, Community Foundation of Central awarded 46 grants totaling $825K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Community Foundation of Central's EIN?

Community Foundation of Central's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0827885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.