Waukesha County Community Foundation
The Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF) is a public, nonprofit 501(c)(3) community foundation established in 1999 and headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The organization operates as a philanthropic fundraising services entity that serves as a pool of permanent endowment and project funds created by and for the people of Waukesha County. The foundation matches philanthropic individuals and institutions through lasting charitable giving to impact the daily lives of people in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$76.6M
+3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
-43.8% YoY
Grant Count
130
+1.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-44.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Through permanent endowment funds, project funds, and grants, the Waukesha County Community Foundation meets local challenges and improves the quality of life in the community.
Primary Focus Areas: The foundation provides community grants supporting ongoing and changing community needs in Waukesha County and the region. Grant support focuses on organizations working in:
- Education
- Arts and culture
- Health and human services
- Environment and conservation
Grantmaking
The foundation awards grants after an extensive review and evaluation process conducted by the Foundation's grant review committee. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's geographic focus is Waukesha County and the surrounding region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $76,620,938
- Total Revenues: $11,641,138
- Total Expenses: $6,493,868
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $73,900,000
- Total Revenues: $11,200,000
- Total Expenses: $8,360,000
- Total Liabilities: $13,400,000
The foundation operates a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $76,620,938 | $73,920,379 | $62,758,771 |
| Revenue | $11,641,138 | $11,175,955 | $16,318,794 |
| Expenses | $6,493,868 | $8,362,561 | $16,825,344 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,698,950 | $3,086,572 | $5,243,675 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Waukesha County Community Foundation
Carl J. & Audrey Z. Patrinos Charitable Endowment Fund Grants
WAUKESHA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Grants
WAUKESHA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Scholastic Fund for Students of Hispanic Descent (SFSHD) Scholarship Program Grant
WAUKESHA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRED STIER | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE RIESCH-KNAPP | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RAMONA THORNTON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RICK VERTHEIN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ANN BARTOS MERKOW | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STACIE ANDRITSCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM BEINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CURT BREWER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARYBETH BUDISCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JERRY FLOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIE GLYNN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC LARSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEIDI RETZLAFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMY RISLOV | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANITA RODRIGUEZ CORDERO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT SAUER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VICTOR SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SEAN SCULLEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANE STROMWALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDIE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANN TESMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAN WADE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELISSA BAXTER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $157,580 |
Contact Information
Address: 2727 N Grandview Blvd, Suite 301, Waukesha, WI 53188-6907
Phone: 262-513-1861
Website: waukeshafoundation.org
EIN: 39-1969122
Tax-Exempt Status: November 1999
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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