Whitewater Community Foundation
Enhance quality of life in Whitewater area via educational, cultural, charitable or benevolent expenditures
Whitewater Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Whitewater Community Foundation gave $446K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $149K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $445,933
- -76.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $148,644
- -76.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $142,197
- Total assets
- $15,676,918
- +293.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Whitewater Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Whitwater Fire Dept ($142K). Together the top 2 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Whitewater Community Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2043% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $1.9M (2025). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $446K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misc Organizations Whitewater, WI | — | $245,559 |
| Whitwater Fire Dept Whitewater, WI | — | $142,197 |
| Stran Assoc Inc Whitewater, WI | — | $58,177 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,676,918 | $11,168,176 | $582,708 | $445,933 | 3 | $628,284 |
| 2025 | $3,983,749 | $799,843 | $1,993,001 | $1,868,385 | 3 | $385,639 |
| 2024 | $5,025,433 | $961,813 | $276,595 | $136,408 | 2 | $144,571 |
| 2023 | $4,119,723 | $1,955,204 | $174,902 | $20,810 | 1 | $1,079,740 |
| 2022 | $2,212,011 | $273,601 | $183,573 | $35,414 | 2 | $103,116 |
| 2021 | $2,388,774 | $266,809 | $181,810 | $61,387 | 3 | $67,014 |
About Whitewater Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Whitewater Community Foundation is a public charity, based in Whitewater, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $15.7M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $446K. Net investment income was $628K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Whitewater Community Foundation is led by Therese Kennedy, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Therese Kennedy
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kat Mawhinney
President
Director → President, 2026
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Danielle Frawley
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Geoff Hale
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dick Haven
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ginny Coburn
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sharon McCullough
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Casey Judd
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Sarah Tincher
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Jay Craggs
Employee
New on the 2026 filing
20 hrs/week
$10K (2026)
Julie Caldwell
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marjorie Stoneman
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jerry Wendt (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Roni Telfer (2021–2025) — President
- Former: Dwight Watson (2021) — Director
- Former: Elvia Meza Klosinski (2021) — Director
- Former: Kevin Brunner (2021) — Director
- Former: Kim Walton (2021) — Director
- Former: Ronald Jongetjes (2021) — Director
- Former: Thayer Coburn (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $10K, to Jay Craggs (Employee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Whitewater Community Foundation
How much does Whitewater Community Foundation give each year?
Whitewater Community Foundation gave $446K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $1.9M across 3 grants.
What is Whitewater Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Whitewater Community Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $142,197, and its average grant was $148,644, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Whitewater Community Foundation give grants?
Whitewater Community Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Whitewater, WI (3 grants).
How large is Whitewater Community Foundation?
Whitewater Community Foundation reported $15.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.2M.
What is Whitewater Community Foundation's EIN?
Whitewater Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1815260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
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