William J Cronin Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 93-0782568

Foundation Overview

Based in Janesville, WI, William J Cronin Foundation has awarded 231 grants totaling $1,314,500 to organizations in Wisconsin and Illinois. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $17,000, with a median award of $5,100.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,314,500
Total Assets
$3,220,788
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,100

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
25
Median Grant
$5,500
% Median Grant Decline
-8% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 8%

2 of 25 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Wisconsin

99% 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 Janesville (85%), Milton (8%), Madison (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+9%

Stable funding levels with 9% change over 5 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into William J Cronin Foundation'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
Hospice Care Inc $8,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
Boys And Girls Club Of Janesville $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
Ymca Friends Of Youth $4,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
Pregnancy Helpline $5,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
Healthnet Of Janesville $11,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
Community Action $9,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
Special Olympics Of Southern Wi $5,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2024
St Mary's Congregation $5,200 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
Janesville Community Day Care Center $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
Gathering Place Of Milton $6,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2024
Echo $10,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
Project 1649 $9,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
Cancer Coalition Of Rock County $7,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
Junior Achievement Usa- Rock County $3,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
Janesville Performing Arts Center $2,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
St Patrick's Congregation $15,600 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter $9,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
St John Vianney Congregation $5,200 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
St William Congregation $5,200 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
United Way Blackhawk Region $7,800 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
Blackhawk Technical College $5,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
Downs Syndrome Society $5,000 Madison, WI, US Program Support 2024
Spotlight On Kids $1,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2024
Beloit-janesville Symphony Orchestra $3,000 Beloit, WI, US Program Support 2024
Kandu $2,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2024
Hospice Care Inc $7,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Boys And Girls Club Of Janesville $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Ymca Friends Of Youth $4,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Pregnancy Helpline $5,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Healthnet Of Janesville $11,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Community Action $9,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Special Olympics Of Southern Wi $5,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2023
St Mary's Congregation $5,100 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Janesville Community Day Care Center $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Gathering Place Of Milton $6,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2023
Echo $10,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Project 1649 $9,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Cancer Coalition Of Rock County $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Junior Achievement Usa- Rock County $3,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Janesville Performing Arts Center $2,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
St Patrick's Congregation $15,300 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter $9,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
St John Vianney Congregation $5,100 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
St William Congregation $5,100 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
United Way Blackhawk Region $7,650 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Blackhawk Technical College $5,250 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Janesville Velo Club Inc $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Downs Syndrome Society $4,000 Madison, WI, US Program Support 2023
Spotlight On Kids $1,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Hospice Care Inc $7,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Boys And Girls Club Of Janesville $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Ymca Friends Of Youth $4,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Pregnancy Helpline $5,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Healthnet Of Janesville $11,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Community Action $9,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Special Olympics Of Southern Wi $5,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2023
St Mary's Congregation $5,100 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Janesville Community Day Care Center $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Gathering Place Of Milton $6,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2023
Echo $10,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Project 1649 $9,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Cancer Coalition Of Rock County $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Junior Achievement Usa- Rock County $3,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Janesville Performing Arts Center $2,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
St Patrick's Congregation $15,300 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter $9,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
St John Vianney Congregation $5,100 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
St William Congregation $5,100 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
United Way Blackhawk Region $7,650 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Blackhawk Technical College $5,250 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Janesville Velo Club Inc $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Downs Syndrome Society $4,000 Madison, WI, US Program Support 2023
Spotlight On Kids $1,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2023
Hospice Care Inc $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Janesville $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Ymca Friends Of Youth $4,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Pregnancy Helpline $3,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Healthnet Of Janesville $9,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Community Action $9,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Special Olympics Of Southern Wi $4,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2022
St Mary's Congregation $4,800 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
St Elizabeth's Home $10,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Janesville Community Day Care Center $4,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
The Gathering Place Of Milton $5,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2022
Echo $8,200 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Project 1649 $8,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Cancer Coalition Of Rock County $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Junior Achievement Usa- Rock County $3,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Janesville Performing Arts Center $2,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
St Patrick's Congregation $14,300 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter $7,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
St John Vianney Congregation $4,800 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
St William Congregation $4,800 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
United Way Blackhawk Region $7,200 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Blackhawk Technical College $3,400 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Janesville Velo Club Inc $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Downs Syndrome Society $3,000 Madison, WI, US Program Support 2022
Hospice Care Inc $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Janesville $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Ymca Friends Of Youth $4,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Pregnancy Helpline $3,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Healthnet Of Janesville $9,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Community Action $9,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Special Olympics Of Southern Wi $4,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2022
St Mary's Congregation $4,800 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
St Elizabeth's Home $10,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Janesville Community Day Care Center $4,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
The Gathering Place Of Milton $5,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2022
Echo $8,200 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Project 1649 $8,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Cancer Coalition Of Rock County $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Junior Achievement Usa- Rock County $3,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Janesville Performing Arts Center $2,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
St Patrick's Congregation $14,300 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter $7,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
St John Vianney Congregation $4,800 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
St William Congregation $4,800 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
United Way Blackhawk Region $7,200 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Blackhawk Technical College $3,400 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Janesville Velo Club Inc $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2022
Downs Syndrome Society $3,000 Madison, WI, US Program Support 2022
Hospice Care Inc $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Boys And Girls Club Of Janesville $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Ymca Friends Of Youth $4,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Pregnancy Helpline $3,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Healthnet Of Janesville $8,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Spotlight On Kids $1,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Community Action $9,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Special Olympics Of Southern Wi $4,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2021
St Mary's Congregation $4,800 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
St Elizabeth's Home $10,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Janesville Community Day Care Center $4,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
The Gathering Place Of Milton $5,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2021
Echo $7,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Project 1649 $8,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Cancer Coalition Of Rock County $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Junior Achievement Usa- Rock County $3,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Janesville Performing Arts Center $2,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
St Patrick's Congregation $14,200 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter $7,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
St John Vianney Congregation $4,800 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
St William Congregation $4,800 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
United Way Blackhawk Region $7,100 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Blackhawk Technical College $3,400 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Badger Boys State $1,400 Portage, WI, US Program Support 2021
Janesville Velo Club Inc $5,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Downs Syndrome Society $3,000 Madison, WI, US Program Support 2021
Hospice Care Inc $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Boys And Girls Club Of Janesville $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Ymca Friends Of Youth $4,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Pregnancy Helpline $3,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Healthnet Of Janesville $8,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Spotlight On Kids $1,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Community Action $9,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Special Olympics Of Southern Wi $4,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2021
St Mary's Congregation $4,800 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
St Elizabeth's Home $10,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Janesville Community Day Care Center $4,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
The Gathering Place Of Milton $5,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2021
Echo $7,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Project 1649 $8,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Cancer Coalition Of Rock County $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Junior Achievement Usa- Rock County $3,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Janesville Performing Arts Center $2,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
St Patrick's Congregation $14,200 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter $7,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
St John Vianney Congregation $4,800 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
St William Congregation $4,800 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
United Way Blackhawk Region $7,100 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Blackhawk Technical College $3,400 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Badger Boys State $1,400 Portage, WI, US Program Support 2021
Janesville Velo Club Inc $5,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2021
Downs Syndrome Society $3,000 Madison, WI, US Program Support 2021
Hospice Care Inc $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Boys And Girls Club Of Janesville $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Ymca Friends Of Youth $4,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Pregnancy Helpline $3,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Healthnet Of Janesville $7,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Spotlight On Kids $1,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Community Action $9,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Special Olympics Of Southern Wi $3,600 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2020
St Mary's Congregation $4,300 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
St Elizabeth's Home $10,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Janesville Community Day Care Center $3,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
The Gathering Place Of Milton $5,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2020
Echo $6,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Beloit Janesville Symphony $2,000 Beloit, WI, US Program Support 2020
Camden Foundation $1,000 Ivesdale, IL, US Program Support 2020
Project 1649 $8,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Cancer Coalition Of Rock County $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Junior Achievement Usa- Rock County $3,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Janesville Performing Arts Center $2,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Girl Scouts Of Wisconsin Badgerland Council Inc $1,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
St Patrick's Congregation $17,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter $6,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
St John Vianney Congregation $4,300 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
St William Congregation $4,300 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
United Way Blackhawk Region $6,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Downs Syndrome Society $2,500 Madison, WI, US Program Support 2020
Catholic Charities $2,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Blackhawk Technical College $2,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2020
Badger Boys State $2,000 Portage, WI, US Program Support 2020
Hospice Care Inc $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
Boys And Girls Club Of Janesville $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
Ymca Friends Of Youth $4,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
Pregnancy Helpline $3,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
Healthnet Of Janesville $7,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
Spotlight On Kids $1,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
Community Action $9,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
Special Olympics Of Southern Wi $8,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2019
St Mary's Congregation $5,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
St Elizabeth's Home $10,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
Janesville Community Day Care Center $3,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
The Gathering Place Of Milton $5,000 Milton, WI, US Program Support 2019
Echo $6,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
Beloit Janesville Symphony $2,000 Beloit, WI, US Program Support 2019
Camden Foundation $1,000 Ivesdale, IL, US Program Support 2019
Project 1649 $8,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
Cancer Coalition Of Rock County $6,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
Junior Achievement Usa- Rock County $0 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
Janesville Performing Arts Center $2,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
Girl Scouts Of Wisconsin Badgerland Council Inc $1,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
St Patrick's Congregation $15,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter $6,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
St John Vianney Congregation $5,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
St William Congregation $5,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
United Way Blackhawk Region $7,500 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
Downs Syndrome Society $2,500 Madison, WI, US Program Support 2019
Catholic Charities $2,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
Blackhawk Technical College $2,000 Janesville, WI, US Program Support 2019
Badger Boys State $2,000 Portage, WI, US Program Support 2019

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Contact Information

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EIN 93-0782568
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 2574 Janesville, WI 53547-2574

Key People (3)

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

Trustee Maureen Parker
Trustee Patrick Romenesko
Trustee James Mcguire Deceased

Forms 990-PF

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