Widen Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 87-2976602

Foundation Overview

Based in Cottage Grove, WI, Widen Family Foundation Inc has awarded 174 grants totaling $2,766,428 to organizations in Wisconsin, Kentucky and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,766,428
Total Assets
$9,526,352
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
45
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 51%

23 of 45 recipients (51%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Wisconsin

91% of all grants are concentrated in Wisconsin, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Wisconsin, funding concentrates in Madison (68%), Milwaukee (8%), Cottage Grove (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+234%

Strong 234% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (55%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Widen Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
1000 Generations Inc (Dba Safe Families For Children Wisconsin Inc) $10,000 Elkhorn, WI, US Temporary Housing For Children At Risk 2024
Ashe County Advantage Project $10,000 West Jefferson, NC, US Hurricane Helene Recovery 2024
Badger Prairie Needs Network Inc $25,000 Verona, WI, US Food Pantry 2024
Black Girl Magic Educational Services Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US Opportunities For Black Girls 2024
Black Man Coalition Foundation $20,000 Madison, WI, US Foster/develop A Safe/inclusive Environment In Dane County 2024
Catholic Charities Diocese Of Madison $10,000 Madison, WI, US Beacon Of Hope 2024
Community Support Network $10,000 Madison, WI, US Day-time Serivces To Individual With Developmental Disabilities 2024
Cornerstones Of Grace Inc $10,800 Cottage Grove, WI, US Support For Women And Children In Crisis 2024
Creative Community Living Services Inc $4,000 Watertown, WI, US Service And Support For People With Limitations 2024
Dogs In Vests $4,300 Palmyra, WI, US Service Dogs For Children With Autism In Wisconsin 2024
East Madison Community Center Inc $25,000 Madison, WI, US Community Center Support 2024
Explore Children's Museum Of Sun Prairie Inc $3,000 Sun Prairie, WI, US Inspire Purposeful Play And Promote Lifelong Learning 2024
Gigi's Playhouse Madison $30,000 Madison, WI, US Down Syndrome Support And Acceptance For Families And Communities 2024
Girls On The Run $5,000 Madison, WI, US Teach Critical Life Skills 2024
Habitat For Humanity Of Dane County Inc $10,000 Madison, WI, US Affordable Homes For Low-moderate Income Families 2024
Imagine Academy Corp $2,000 Stoughton, WI, US Youth Development 2024
Irwin A And Robert D Goodman Community Center Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US Community Resources 2024
Journey Mental Health Center Inc $2,000 Madison, WI, US Strength, Stability And Self-reliance In Persons With Mental Illness 2024
Kennedy Heights Neighborhood Association Inc $9,000 Madison, WI, US Community Support Network For Low To Moderate Income Persons 2024
Literacy Network Inc $10,000 Madison, WI, US Adult Education 2024
Logan's Heart And Smiles $30,000 Madison, WI, US Home Modifications For Accessibility For Children In Wisconsin 2024
Lov Inc $12,000 Madison, WI, US Inclusiveness For People With Disabilities 2024
Madison Community Foundation $2,500 Madison, WI, US Felicia's Donation Closet 2024
Madison Metropolitan School Districtcity Of Madison $10,000 Madison, WI, US Lake View Elementary Community School 2024
Madison Northside Planing Council Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US Feed Kitchens 2024
Madison Public Schools Foundation Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US Educational Support 2024
Madison Reading Project Inc $10,000 Madison, WI, US Literacy Resources 2024
Maydm Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US Youth Development For Stem Careers For Girls And Youth Of Color 2024
Musically Fed $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Food Distribution Coordination Support 2024
Operation Fresh Start $5,000 Madison, WI, US Empowering Emerging Adults Toward Self-sufficiency 2024
Reap Food Group Inc $15,000 Madison, WI, US Promoting The Local Food System 2024
Red Caboose Childcare Center Inc $3,000 Madison, WI, US Provide Excellent Childcare 2024
River Food Pantry Inc $30,000 Madison, WI, US Community Support Through Food, Resources And Faith 2024
Road Home Dane County $10,000 Madison, WI, US Support For Homeless Families With Children In Madison 2024
Second Harvest Food Bank $15,000 Madison, WI, US Community Food Bank 2024
Sol Relief Inc $10,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Hurricane Relief In Florida 2024
Specialty Care Free Clinic $25,000 Madison, WI, US Specialty Medical Care For Uninsured Patients 2024
Sunshine Place Inc $20,000 Sun Prairie, WI, US Comprehensive Services To Support Basis Needs Of Children And Families 2024
Time On The Water $10,000 St Paul, MN, US Fishing Trips For Veterans And Other Heroes 2024
Wayforward Resources $25,000 Middleton, WI, US Food And Housing Security 2024
Wisconsin Women's Network $5,000 Madison, WI, US Advancement For Women And Girls In Wisconsin 2024
Wisconsin Youth Company Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US Elver Park Neighborhood Community Center 2024
Yada Project $25,000 Middleton, WI, US Support For People Who Have Been Trafficked/exploited 2024
Ymca Of Dane County $2,500 Madison, WI, US Community Support - East Ymca 2024
Ywca Madison $7,200 Madison, WI, US Community Support For Unhoused People 2024
Aly Wolff Foundation Inc $50,000 Cottage Grove, WI, US Neuroendocrine Cancer Research 2023
Bikes For Kids Wisconsin Inc $10,000 Madison, WI, US Accessible Transportation Equity 2023
Black Girl Magic Educational Services Inc $15,000 Madison, WI, US Opportunities For Black Girls 2023
Center For Community Stewardship Inc $3,750 Madison, WI, US Get Kids Outside 2023
Center For Deaf-blind Persons $5,000 West Allis, WI, US Services For Deaf-blind Persons 2023
Common Threads Family Resource Center $10,000 Madison, WI, US Neurodiversity Respect 2023
Community Action Coalition For South Central Wisconsin Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US End Poverty In South Central Wisconsin 2023
Community Support Network $5,000 Madison, WI, US Day-time Serivces To Individual With Developmental Disabilities 2023
Cornerstones Of Grace Inc $16,000 Cottage Grove, WI, US Support For Women And Children In Crisis 2023
Dogs In Vests $8,600 Palmyra, WI, US Service Dogs For Children With Autism In Wisconsin 2023
Easter Seals Wisconsin Inc $10,000 Madison, WI, US Community Resources For People With Disabilities And Their Families 2023
Expo Of Wisconsin Inc (Ex-incarcerated People Organizing) $10,000 Madison, WI, US Challenge Injustices In Wisconsin's Penal System 2023
Extended Hands Food Pantry $7,700 Madison, WI, US Food Distribution Support 2023
Family Works Programs Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US License, Train And Support Foster Parents 2023
Gigi's Playhouse Madison $5,000 Madison, WI, US Down Syndrome Support And Acceptance For Families And Communities 2023
Girls On The Run $7,500 Madison, WI, US Teach Critical Life Skills 2023
Goodman Community Center $25,000 Madison, WI, US Community Resources 2023
Lassid Ministries Inc (Aka Convergence Resource Center) $10,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Rebuilding Life After Trauma For Female Trafficking Survivors 2023
Logan's Heart And Smiles $25,000 Madison, WI, US Home Modifications For Accessibility For Children In Wisconsin 2023
Lov Inc $10,000 Madison, WI, US Inclusiveness For People With Disabilities 2023
Madison Public Schools Foundation Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US Educational Support 2023
Madison Reading Project Inc $10,000 Madison, WI, US Literacy Resources 2023
Maydm Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US Youth Development For Stem Careers For Girls And Youth Of Color 2023
Mentoring Positives $10,000 Madison, WI, US Youth Development 2023
Monona Grove Education Foundation $9,700 Monona, WI, US Weekend Snack Pack 2023
Musically Fed $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Food Distribution Coordination Support 2023
Operation Fresh Start $20,000 Madison, WI, US Empowering Emerging Adults Toward Self-sufficiency 2023
Playing Field Inc $10,000 Madison, WI, US Breaking Barriers For High Quality Early Care And Education 2023
Road Home Dane County $80,000 Madison, WI, US Support For Homeless Families With Children In Madison 2023
Salvation Army Of Dane County $10,000 Madison, WI, US Social Services For Hungry And Homeless Individuals 2023
Second Harvest Food Bank $5,000 Madison, WI, US Community Food Bank 2023
Specialty Care Free Clinic $17,400 Madison, WI, US Specialty Medical Care For Uninsured Patients 2023
St Luke's Lutheran Church - Luke's Closet $12,000 Middleton, WI, US Clothing For Foster Children And Adoptive Families 2023
Time On The Water $20,000 St Paul, MN, US Fishing Trips For Veterans And Other Heroes 2023
Wayforward Resources $50,000 Middleton, WI, US Food And Housing Security 2023
Wisconsin Women's Network $5,000 Madison, WI, US Advancement For Women And Girls In Wisconsin 2023
Ymca Of Dane County $2,500 Madison, WI, US Community Support - East Ymca 2023
Ywca Madison $25,000 Madison, WI, US Community Support For Unhoused People 2023
Blessings In A Backpack $5,000 Louisville, KY, US Support For School-aged Children 2022
Cardinal Stritch University Inc $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Education Support 2022
Care Net Pregnancy Center Of Milwaukee $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Pregnancy Support 2022
Centro Hispano $100,000 Madison, WI, US Capital Project Support 2022
Cornerstones Of Grace Inc $4,000 Cottage Grove, WI, US Support For Women And Children In Crisis 2022
Do Good Wisconsin Inc $10,000 Marshall, WI, US Commuity Improvement 2022
Fort Littlegreen Gardens Inc $30,000 Stoughton, WI, US Youth Development Through Educational Day Camps 2022
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US Youth Recreation 2022
Gathering Of Southeast Wisconsin $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Meal Program For Milwaukee's Hungry And Homeless Population 2022
Gigi's Playhouse Madison $5,000 Madison, WI, US Down Syndrome Support And Acceptance For Families And Communities 2022
Living Our Visions Inc $25,000 Madison, WI, US Suppport For Individuals With Developmental Disabilities And Their Families 2022
Madison-area Urban Ministry Inc (Dba Just Dane) $70,000 Madison, WI, US Resources For Individuals Returning To The Community After Incarceration 2022
Madison Reading Project Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US Youth Development Igniting A Love Of Reading 2022
Madison Community Foundation - Mann Fund $10,000 Madison, WI, US Mann Fund - Provide Mentoring And Educational Tools For Mmsd Students 2022
Madison Metropolitan School District (Non-cash) $2,791 Madison, WI, US Lincoln Elementary (Wish List) - Coats, Hats, Boots, Diapers 2022
Matthew 25 Ministries $5,000 Cincinnati, OH, US International Humanitarian Aid For Flood Relief 2022
Maydm Inc $25,000 Madison, WI, US Youth Development For Stem Careers For Girls And Youth Of Color 2022
Middleton Outreach Ministry $50,000 Middleton, WI, US Community Support 2022
Dane Arts Mural Arts Inc (Dama) $10,000 Madison, WI, US Midwest Mujeres Collective -Mentoring Program Support For Latinas And Non-latina Women 2022
Monona Grove Education Foundation Inc $4,000 Monona, WI, US Education Excellence And Scholarship Support For Monona Grove School District 2022
Musically Fed $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Food Distribution Coordination Support 2022
Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Safety, Hope And Healing For Youth In Crisis In The Greater Milwaukee Area 2022
Salvation Army Of Dane County $10,000 Madison, WI, US Social Services For Hungry And Homeless Individuals 2022
Specialty Care Free Clinic $25,000 Madison, WI, US Specialty Medical Care For Uninsured Patients 2022
Sunshine Place Inc $10,000 Sun Prairie, WI, US Community Support For Comprehensive Family Services 2022
Urban League Of Greater Madison $70,000 Madison, WI, US Family Support Building Roads To Economic Success 2022
Wisconsin Youth Company $10,000 Madison, WI, US Youth After School And Summer Programs 2022
Blessings In A Backpack $5,000 Louisville, KY, US Support For School-aged Children 2022
Cardinal Stritch University Inc $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Education Support 2022
Care Net Pregnancy Center Of Milwaukee $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Pregnancy Support 2022
Centro Hispano $100,000 Madison, WI, US Capital Project Support 2022
Cornerstones Of Grace Inc $4,000 Cottage Grove, WI, US Support For Women And Children In Crisis 2022
Do Good Wisconsin Inc $10,000 Marshall, WI, US Commuity Improvement 2022
Fort Littlegreen Gardens Inc $30,000 Stoughton, WI, US Youth Development Through Educational Day Camps 2022
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US Youth Recreation 2022
Gathering Of Southeast Wisconsin $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Meal Program For Milwaukee's Hungry And Homeless Population 2022
Gigi's Playhouse Madison $5,000 Madison, WI, US Down Syndrome Support And Acceptance For Families And Communities 2022
Living Our Visions Inc $25,000 Madison, WI, US Suppport For Individuals With Developmental Disabilities And Their Families 2022
Madison-area Urban Ministry Inc (Dba Just Dane) $70,000 Madison, WI, US Resources For Individuals Returning To The Community After Incarceration 2022
Madison Reading Project Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US Youth Development Igniting A Love Of Reading 2022
Madison Community Foundation - Mann Fund $10,000 Madison, WI, US Mann Fund - Provide Mentoring And Educational Tools For Mmsd Students 2022
Madison Metropolitan School District (Non-cash) $2,791 Madison, WI, US Lincoln Elementary (Wish List) - Coats, Hats, Boots, Diapers 2022
Matthew 25 Ministries $5,000 Cincinnati, OH, US International Humanitarian Aid For Flood Relief 2022
Maydm Inc $25,000 Madison, WI, US Youth Development For Stem Careers For Girls And Youth Of Color 2022
Middleton Outreach Ministry $50,000 Middleton, WI, US Community Support 2022
Dane Arts Mural Arts Inc (Dama) $10,000 Madison, WI, US Midwest Mujeres Collective -Mentoring Program Support For Latinas And Non-latina Women 2022
Monona Grove Education Foundation Inc $4,000 Monona, WI, US Education Excellence And Scholarship Support For Monona Grove School District 2022
Musically Fed $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Food Distribution Coordination Support 2022
Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Safety, Hope And Healing For Youth In Crisis In The Greater Milwaukee Area 2022
Salvation Army Of Dane County $10,000 Madison, WI, US Social Services For Hungry And Homeless Individuals 2022
Specialty Care Free Clinic $25,000 Madison, WI, US Specialty Medical Care For Uninsured Patients 2022
Sunshine Place Inc $10,000 Sun Prairie, WI, US Community Support For Comprehensive Family Services 2022
Urban League Of Greater Madison $70,000 Madison, WI, US Family Support Building Roads To Economic Success 2022
Wisconsin Youth Company $10,000 Madison, WI, US Youth After School And Summer Programs 2022
Blessings In A Backpack $5,000 Louisville, KY, US Support For School-aged Children 2022
Cardinal Stritch University Inc $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Education Support 2022
Care Net Pregnancy Center Of Milwaukee $3,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Pregnancy Support 2022
Centro Hispano $100,000 Madison, WI, US Capital Project Support 2022
Cornerstones Of Grace Inc $4,000 Cottage Grove, WI, US Support For Women And Children In Crisis 2022
Do Good Wisconsin Inc $10,000 Marshall, WI, US Commuity Improvement 2022
Fort Littlegreen Gardens Inc $30,000 Stoughton, WI, US Youth Development Through Educational Day Camps 2022
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US Youth Recreation 2022
Gathering Of Southeast Wisconsin $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Meal Program For Milwaukee's Hungry And Homeless Population 2022
Gigi's Playhouse Madison $5,000 Madison, WI, US Down Syndrome Support And Acceptance For Families And Communities 2022
Living Our Visions Inc $25,000 Madison, WI, US Suppport For Individuals With Developmental Disabilities And Their Families 2022
Madison-area Urban Ministry Inc (Dba Just Dane) $70,000 Madison, WI, US Resources For Individuals Returning To The Community After Incarceration 2022
Madison Reading Project Inc $5,000 Madison, WI, US Youth Development Igniting A Love Of Reading 2022
Madison Community Foundation - Mann Fund $10,000 Madison, WI, US Mann Fund - Provide Mentoring And Educational Tools For Mmsd Students 2022
Madison Metropolitan School District (Non-cash) $2,791 Madison, WI, US Lincoln Elementary (Wish List) - Coats, Hats, Boots, Diapers 2022
Matthew 25 Ministries $5,000 Cincinnati, OH, US International Humanitarian Aid For Flood Relief 2022
Maydm Inc $25,000 Madison, WI, US Youth Development For Stem Careers For Girls And Youth Of Color 2022
Middleton Outreach Ministry $50,000 Middleton, WI, US Community Support 2022
Dane Arts Mural Arts Inc (Dama) $10,000 Madison, WI, US Midwest Mujeres Collective -Mentoring Program Support For Latinas And Non-latina Women 2022
Monona Grove Education Foundation Inc $4,000 Monona, WI, US Education Excellence And Scholarship Support For Monona Grove School District 2022
Musically Fed $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Food Distribution Coordination Support 2022
Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc $5,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Safety, Hope And Healing For Youth In Crisis In The Greater Milwaukee Area 2022
Salvation Army Of Dane County $10,000 Madison, WI, US Social Services For Hungry And Homeless Individuals 2022
Specialty Care Free Clinic $25,000 Madison, WI, US Specialty Medical Care For Uninsured Patients 2022
Sunshine Place Inc $10,000 Sun Prairie, WI, US Community Support For Comprehensive Family Services 2022
Urban League Of Greater Madison $70,000 Madison, WI, US Family Support Building Roads To Economic Success 2022
Wisconsin Youth Company $10,000 Madison, WI, US Youth After School And Summer Programs 2022
Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation Inc $25,000 Fitchburg, WI, US Emotional Healing 2021
Community Action Coalition For South Central Wisconsin $2,938 Madison, WI, US Poverty Reduction - Clothing/supplies 2021
Cornerstone Of Grace Inc $10,000 Watertown, WI, US Support For Women And Children In Crisis 2021
Cottage Grove Volunteer Fire Department Inc $10,000 Cottage Grove, WI, US New Equipment For Volunteer Firefighters 2021
Dane County Department Of Human Services $58,100 Madison, WI, US Joining Forces For Families 2021
Madison Metropolitan School District $1,567 Madison, WI, US Support For Orchard Ridge School - Clothing/supplies 2021
Madison Metropolitan School District $1,000 Madison, WI, US Support For Van Hise Elementary School 2021
Operation Fresh Start $10,000 Madison, WI, US Self-sufficienty Support For Emerging Adults 2021
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities - Madison $10,000 Madison, WI, US Health And Well-being Of Children And Their Families 2021
Second Harvest Of Southern Wisconsin $25,000 Madison, WI, US Hunger Relief 2021

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Widen Family Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 87-2976602
Website http://www.widenfamilyfoundation.org/
Address PO BOX 163 Cottage Grove, WI 53527-0000

Key People (7)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Widen Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/director Leanne Widen
Director Reed Widen
Treasurer/director Jesse Widen
Vice President/director Jenna Vial
Secretary/director Allison Widen

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.