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Community Foundation of Central

Stevens Point, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 390827885  ·  Private foundation

Community Foundation of Central is a Wisconsin-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.4M in annual giving against $23.6M in assets. This page documents the 286 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Community Foundation of Central — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$23.6M
Total assets
286
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Community Foundation of Central funds

Community Foundation of Central's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income communities, veterans, women girls.

childrenfamilieslow-income communitiesveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Community Foundation of Central, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Holy Spirit Parish
TO RETIRE THE NEWMAN CAMPUS MINISTRY ENDOWMENT FUND
Stevens Point, WI$472K2022
City of Stevens Point
PLOVER RIVER CROSSING PROJECT, GOERKE PARK COMMITMENT, PURCHASE OF LAND AND ZENOFF PARK PLEDGE
Stevens Point, WI$299K2023
Portage County Public Library Founders Fund
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Stevens Point, WI$160K2023
City of Stevens Point
FOR EMERSON PROJECT PLEDGE PHASE TWO COMPLETION , FOR THE STEVENS POINT SCULPTURE PARK EXPENSES, FOR THE ARTISTIC LIGHTING PROJECT
Stevens Point, WI$122K2024
Portage County Public Library Foundation Inc Fund
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Stevens Point, WI$97K2023
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc
TO RETIRE FUND
Stevens Point, WI$89K2019
Waushara County Food Pantry
ENHANCING FOOD SUPPORT SERVICES IN WAUSHARA CO AND RETIRING THE WAUSHARA COUNTY FOOD PANTRY, INC. FUND
Wautoma, WI$74K2022
Cap Services
WAUSHARA COVID RELIEF, EMERGENCY GRANTS, FAMILY CRISIS CENTER, MENTAL HEALTH NAVIGATION
Stevens Point, WI$67K2020
Create Portage County
CREATE AND FARMSHED - A COLLABORATIVE HUB
Stevens Point, WI$62K2024
Celebrate Plover Foundation
MAJOR PROJECT -- LAKE PACAWA PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Plover, WI$55K2022
United Way of Portage County
COVID-19 RELIEF FUND
Stevens Point, WI$54K2020
Mid-state Technical College - Wis Rapids Campus
MID-STATE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND APPRENTICESHIP (AMETA) CENTER
Wisconsin Rapids, WI$52K2023
National Wellness Institute
OPERATIONS, EDUCATION, CONSULTANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS
Stevens Point, WI$46K2018
Stevens Point Area Public School District
TEACHER GRANTS FOR UNIQUE CLASSROOM PROJECTS
Stevens Point, WI$45K2019
Uwsp Foundation
SCHMEECKLE SHELTER PROJECT 9242
Stevens Point, WI$43K2019

Community Foundation of Central giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$429K
2018$463K
2019$682K
2020$621K
2022$1.2M
2023$1.2M
2024$825K

How to apply for funding from Community Foundation of Central

Community Foundation of Central's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cfcwi.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Central

Does Community Foundation of Central accept grant applications?
Community Foundation of Central's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Community Foundation of Central fund?
Community Foundation of Central's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Holy Spirit Parish, City of Stevens Point, Portage County Public Library Founders Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Community Foundation of Central give in grants?
Community Foundation of Central reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.4M over 286 grants.
Where is Community Foundation of Central located?
Community Foundation of Central is based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 390827885.
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About this profile. This page is built from Community Foundation of Central's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Community Foundation of Central. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.