Janesville Generations Fund Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
The Janesville Generations Fund Grant, managed by The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, aims to support the Janesville community through various charitable funds. Established to create a lasting legacy, it invites donations of any amount, allowing community members to contribute to vital projects. The grant oversees distribution from five family funds, ensuring that the community's needs are met for generations to come. This initiative fosters local engagement and empowers donors to make impactful contributions.
Get To Know Us
Formerly known as the Janesville Community Fund, the Janesville Generations Fund is an endowment fund established to ensure a vibrant Janesville now, and for generations to come, with the support of donors who are inspired to leave a lasting legacy in the community.
The Janesville Generations Fund oversees grant distribution from five funds established to benefit Janesville. Gifts to the Janesville Generations Fund may be made by anyone in any amount. Pledges may be made over a three-year period.
Family of Funds
The following charitable funds have been established by individuals and organizations to support their charitable goals for the Janesville community:
Cabin FundEsther S. Geffs Advised FundMarion J. and Robert C. Lietz FundKarl A. and Bernice E. Samek Charitable FundMae Theisen Charitable Fund
What Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 96
- Total given
- $3.24M
- Median grant
- $11K
- Range
- $5,012–$795K
- By dollars: Wisconsin 96%, New York 2%, Illinois 1%. Top recipient cities: Janesville, WI; Monroe, WI; Lancaster, WI.
- 19% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Village of New Glarus · New Glarus, WI
Library land purchase, library construction costs, general support, books
$795K
City of Lancaster · Lancaster, WI
Theater sound system, ash tree replacement, fire station renovation, shade canopy…
$213K
Boys & Girls Club of Janesville · Janesville, WI
Building support, operations support, capital campaign support, educational programming
$195K
Children's Museum of Rock County · Janesville, WI
Building support
$126K
Fiscc Inc - Friends of the Woodman's Center · Janesville, WI
Woodman's center capital campaign
$122K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community development
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