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Community Foundation of North Central Wi

Wausau, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 391577472  ·  Private foundation

Community Foundation of North Central Wi is a private foundation based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.8M in grants paid and $79.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,596 individual grants from this funder — $30.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$79.6M
Total assets
1,596
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Community Foundation of North Central Wi funds

Community Foundation of North Central Wi's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, economic development, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, veterans, youth pop.

childrendisabledfamiliesveteransyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
North Central Health Care
GENERAL SUPPORT POOL CAMPAIGN
Wausau, WI$1.2M2020
Holy Name of Jesus Parish
MEDICAL RESEARCH
Wausau, WI$1.2M2023
The Minneapolis Foundation
COMMUNITY GIVING (COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS, UNITED WAYS, ETC.)
Minneapolis, MN$1.2M2022
Newman Catholic Schools
SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FOUNDATIONS
Wausau, WI$1.2M2024
Children's Imaginarium
HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS HOSPITALS, HOSPICE, ETC.
Wausau, WI$1.1M2023
City of Wausau
RIVERFRONT STERNBERG DONATION
Wausau, WI$1.0M2017
University of Notre Dame
HIGHER EDUCATION UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, VOCATIONAL
Notre Dame, IN$950K2024
University of Notre Dame
HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS HOSPITALS, HOSPICE, ETC.
Notre Dame, IN$800K2023
Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Wausau, WI$523K2024
Bridge Street Mission
FOOD, SHELTER AND HOUSING
Wausau, WI$520K2024
Rhinelander Community Foundation Inc
COMMUNITY GIVING (COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS, UNITED WAYS, ETC.)
Rhinelander, WI$472K2024
Newman Catholic Schools
SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FOUNDATIONS
Wausau, WI$426K2022
Newman Catholic Schools
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Wausau, WI$401K2023
Dc Everest Area Education Foundation
SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FOUNDATIONS
Schofield, WI$352K2022
Monk Botanical Gardens
CLOSING ON A PROPERTY
Wausau, WI$300K2017

Community Foundation of North Central Wi giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.6M
2018$2.2M
2020$4.5M
2022$5.3M
2023$8.0M
2024$7.2M

How to apply for funding from Community Foundation of North Central Wi

Community Foundation of North Central Wi'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 cfoncw.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of North Central Wi

Does Community Foundation of North Central Wi accept grant applications?
Community Foundation of North Central Wi'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 North Central Wi fund?
Community Foundation of North Central Wi's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include North Central Health Care, Holy Name of Jesus Parish, The Minneapolis Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Community Foundation of North Central Wi give in grants?
Community Foundation of North Central Wi reported $4.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $30.7M over 1,596 grants.
Where is Community Foundation of North Central Wi located?
Community Foundation of North Central Wi is based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 391577472.
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About this profile. This page is built from Community Foundation of North Central Wi'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 North Central Wi. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.