Widen Family Foundation Inc
Widen Family Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. Founded in October 2021, the foundation operates as a family-led philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting nonprofits and charitable causes within its community. The foundation became tax-exempt in May 2022.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.5M
+3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$512K
-6.9% YoY
Grant Count
45
+18.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-21.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is supporting the community through charitable giving. The organization envisions a community where all members have the ability to fulfill their goals and create a life of purpose.
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking on three primary pillars:
Education — Funding scholarship programs and initiatives that promote educational advancement. The foundation strives to enhance academic skills and support continued education for disadvantaged groups.
Small Business Support — Reducing barriers to opportunity by working with nonprofits that create and support entrepreneurship, recognizing that small business success is essential to community vitality.
Community Advocacy — Supporting safe and affordable housing initiatives, programs assisting with child welfare and basic needs, human services, and organizations that promote vibrant and diverse neighborhoods.
Grantmaking
The foundation also provided support for Van Hise Elementary School and Orchard Ridge School through clothing, supplies, and self-sufficiency support programs.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $2,000 to $100,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily works in Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Minnesota. Within Wisconsin, the foundation has supported organizations in Madison, Milwaukee, and the greater Dane County area. The foundation also supports organizations in other U.S. cities and states including Cincinnati, Arizona, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $9,526,352 (as of 2024)
Annual Giving: $512,300 (2024)
Revenue: $546,333 (2024)
Expenses: $594,509 (2024)
Net Income: -$48,176 (2024)
The foundation's assets have remained relatively stable, with total assets of $9,195,365 reported in 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,526,352 | $9,195,365 | $8,603,833 |
| Revenue | $546,333 | $208,046 | $-63,082 |
| Expenses | $594,509 | $631,169 | $620,060 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $512,300 | $550,150 | $520,067 |
| Net Investment Income | $387,477 | $122,272 | $43,215 |
| Distributable Amount | $469,096 | $438,183 | $452,297 |
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
120 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Widen Family Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a volunteer board of directors with no paid staff:
- Leanne Widen — President
- Reed Widen — Founder
- Jenna Vial — Vice President
- Ali Widen — Secretary
- Jesse Widen — Treasurer
- Cody Vial — Treasurer
- Steve Vial — Advisor
- Barb Beckett — Advisor
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEANNE WIDEN | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| REED WIDEN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JESSE WIDEN | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JENNA VIAL | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ALLISON WIDEN | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CODY VIAL | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SAM BAXTER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
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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