William J Cronin Foundation
The William J Cronin Foundation is a private foundation based in Janesville, Wisconsin. It supports organizations promoting and assisting civic, charitable, health, and welfare activities in the greater Janesville area.
William J Cronin Foundation at a glance
In short: William J Cronin Foundation gave $156K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Wisconsin. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,000
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,240
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $2,221,971
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William J Cronin Foundation
- How to Apply
-
Submit a general request letter. The filing lists James McGuire as the contact for applications.
- Review Cycle
- September 30.
- Deadline
- September 30.
- Contact
Application contact: James Mcguire
Mailing address: PO Box 2574, Janesville, WI 53547
Phone: (608) 752-9406
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William J Cronin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Patrick's Congregation ($16K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 128 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated service area is greater Janesville, Wisconsin. All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William J Cronin Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 25 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2019) to $156K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Congregation Janesville, WI | Program Support | $15,600 |
| Healthnet of Janesville Janesville, WI | Program Support | $11,000 |
| Echo Janesville, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Community Action Janesville, WI | Program Support | $9,500 |
| Project 1649 Janesville, WI | Program Support | $9,000 |
| God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter Janesville, WI | Program Support | $9,000 |
| Hospice Care Inc Janesville, WI | Program Support | $8,000 |
| United Way Blackhawk Region Janesville, WI | Program Support | $7,800 |
| Cancer Coalition of Rock County Janesville, WI | Program Support | $7,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Janesville Janesville, WI | Program Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,221,971 | $168,351 | $186,794 | $156,000 | 25 | $156,000 | $140,301 | $154,502 |
| 2024 | $2,240,414 | $99,382 | $177,536 | $153,000 | 24 | $153,000 | $74,846 | $148,912 |
| 2023 | $2,318,568 | $124,234 | $165,664 | $143,000 | 24 | $143,000 | $101,570 | $135,279 |
| 2022 | $2,359,998 | $108,593 | $169,233 | $142,000 | 26 | $142,000 | $81,360 | $143,359 |
| 2021 | $2,420,638 | $133,264 | $165,815 | $140,000 | 29 | — | $107,449 | $157,033 |
| 2020 | $2,453,189 | $87,104 | $169,830 | $142,500 | 28 | — | $57,126 | $138,141 |
| 2019 | $2,535,915 | $271,074 | $157,481 | $132,000 | 27 | — | $236,593 | $129,439 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William J Cronin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is contributing to organizations that promote and assist civic, charitable, and health and welfare activities in the greater Janesville area.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. Project 1649 says it assists unaccompanied homeless youth in Rock County through transitional living homes, outreach, and support services. God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter describes its work as supporting homeless men in Rock County. Janesville Community Day Care Center says it provides an early-childhood program and collaborates with community programs to support families. United Way Blackhawk Region describes its mission as improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $156,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,600, with a median of $5,500. Notable grants included $15,600 to St Patrick’s Congregation, $11,000 to HealthNet of Janesville, $10,000 to ECHO, $9,500 to Community Action, $9,000 each to Project 1649 and God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter, and $8,000 to Hospice Care Inc.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a general request letter as the application material and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Maureen Parker and Patrick Romenesko as trustees. It also lists James McGuire deceased as a trustee.
William J Cronin Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick Romenesko
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Maureen Parker
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: James McGuire (2021–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased
- Former: Robert W. Baird And Co (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: BMO Harris Bank NA (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Patrick Romenesko (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William J Cronin Foundation
How much does William J Cronin Foundation give each year?
William J Cronin Foundation gave $156K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $153K across 24 grants.
What is William J Cronin Foundation's typical grant size?
William J Cronin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $6,240, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William J Cronin Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does William J Cronin Foundation give grants?
William J Cronin Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Janesville, WI (20 grants) and Milton, WI (3 grants).
Does William J Cronin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on William J Cronin Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (25 grants).
Who are William J Cronin Foundation's largest grantees?
William J Cronin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Patrick's Congregation ($15,600), Healthnet of Janesville ($11,000) and Echo ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William J Cronin Foundation?
William J Cronin Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $156K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William J Cronin Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is contributing to organizations that promote and assist civic, charitable, and health and welfare activities in the greater Janesville area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William J Cronin Foundation?
Submit a general request letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William J Cronin Foundation's EIN?
William J Cronin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0782568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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