Stoughton Community Foundation Inc
Stoughton Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Established in 1998, it makes charitable donations for the long-term benefit of Stoughton residents.
Stoughton Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Stoughton Community Foundation Inc gave $93K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $93,203
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,534
- +48.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,250
- Total assets
- $2,342,978
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Stoughton Community Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
-
Submit an application through the SACF Friends Portal for the annual grant review.
- Review Cycle
- September 15 annually; the listed 2026 deadline was September 15, 2026 and has passed.
- Deadline
- September 15 annually; the listed 2026 deadline was September 15, 2026 and has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 84, Stoughton, WI 53589
Phone: (608) 873-7364
Website: https://stoughtonfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Stoughton Community Foundation Inc
Emergency Assistance
Stoughton Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Scholarships
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Stoughton Area Community Foundation Grants
Stoughton Community Foundation Inc
Amount
US $300 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Stoughton Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stoughton Resettlement Program ($29K). Together the top 5 received $87K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Its grant program is described as serving the Stoughton, Wisconsin area, and all reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stoughton Community Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 311% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2019) to $262K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stoughton Resettlement Program Stoughton, WI | To Help Refugee/Parolee Families Successfully Resettle in Stoughton | $28,503 |
| Neighborhood Free Health Clinic Stoughton, WI | To help cover patient costs and medical expenses for the uninsured patients | $20,000 |
| Marc - Madison Area Rehabilitation Center Stoughton, WI | To update and maintain marc facilities and replace well-worn furniture | $16,500 |
| Stoughton Affordable Transportation Prog Stoughton, WI | To fund the affordable transportation availability of stoughton school district residents | $12,000 |
| Eyes of Hope Stoughton Inc Stoughton, WI | To Support Afterschool Programming and Support Juneteenth Event | $10,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,342,978 | $372,314 | $257,900 | $93,203 | 6 | $164,352 |
| 2023 | $2,184,975 | $317,229 | $269,448 | $104,672 | 10 | $58,810 |
| 2022 | $1,949,599 | $385,308 | $408,104 | $262,407 | 2 | $95,536 |
| 2021 | $2,295,366 | $421,469 | $151,350 | $22,678 | 3 | $224,185 |
| 2020 | $2,044,161 | $230,925 | $135,494 | $31,624 | 3 | $72,182 |
| 2019 | $1,858,262 | $245,018 | $178,837 | $18,750 | 3 | $67,389 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to make a difference in the lives of area residents through charitable donations.” Its 2024 filing describes its grant distributions as being paid for the long-term benefit of Stoughton residents.
The foundation supported Shalom Holistic Health Services Inc, whose stated mission is to provide free, compassionate, non-emergency health care to adults with insufficient health insurance coverage in the Stoughton area. Its 2024 grants also went to organizations and programs working on resettlement, uninsured patients’ medical costs, rehabilitation facilities, transportation, afterschool programming, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported six grants totaling $93,203. Grant amounts ranged from $6,200 to $28,503, with a median of $14,250. The largest awards listed were $28,503 to Stoughton Resettlement Program for refugee and parolee family resettlement; $20,000 to Neighborhood Free Health Clinic for uninsured patients’ costs and medical expenses; and $16,500 to MARC - an individual recipient Rehabilitation Center for facility updates and furniture. Other listed grants supported affordable transportation, afterschool programming and a Juneteenth event, and a school district summer program and Fab Lab.
The foundation’s grant program listing describes awards of $300–$5,000 and an annual review cycle. Applications submitted by September 15 are included in the fall review, with announcements at the end of October. The listed September 15, 2026 deadline has passed. Applications are submitted through the SACF Friends Portal. No application materials or restrictions are specified in the available program details.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Randy Olson as president, Bev Fergus as vice president, Jennifer Bormett as secretary, and Bill Hasz as treasurer. It also lists Jerry Wendt, Ron Jake, Laura Thorpe, Jane McGuire, Todd Fossum, and Kate Schieldt as board members.
Stoughton Community Foundation Inc is led by Randy Olson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randy Olson
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Wendt
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bev Fergus
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Hasz
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bormett
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Thorpe
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Clark
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane McGuire
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Schieldt
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Jake
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Fossum
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Vincent Blegen (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Bethany Pluymers (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Royko (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Anderson (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Heather North (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ann Ash (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christine Kotlowski (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Cindy McGlynn (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Prueher (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jonathan Lewis (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Fernan (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cathy Rigdon (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Kent Knutson (2019) — Director
- Former: Robert Diebel (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Stoughton Community Foundation Inc
How much does Stoughton Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Stoughton Community Foundation Inc gave $93K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $105K across 10 grants.
What is Stoughton Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Stoughton Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $14,250, and its average grant was $15,534, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Stoughton Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Stoughton Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stoughton, WI (5 grants).
Does Stoughton Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Stoughton Community Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Stoughton Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Stoughton Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Stoughton Resettlement Program ($28,503), Neighborhood Free Health Clinic ($20,000) and Marc - Madison Area Rehabilitation Center ($16,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stoughton Community Foundation Inc?
Stoughton Community Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $372K.
What does Stoughton Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to make a difference in the lives of area residents through charitable donations.” Its 2024 filing describes its grant distributions as being paid for the long-term benefit of Stoughton residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stoughton Community Foundation Inc?
Submit an application through the SACF Friends Portal for the annual grant review. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stoughton Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Stoughton Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1935790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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