About the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
The Community
Foundation of Southern Wisconsin was started in 1992 as a tax-exempt public
charity. We receive and invest tax-deductible gifts and distribute a
portion of the earnings through grant awards to enhance the quality of life in
southern Wisconsin
and beyond. We currently have over 500 funds supporting an array of
charitable interests including the arts, education, the environment, health and
human services, and historic preservation.
The Foundation has a board
of directors comprised of community leaders from throughout the seven
county service area. This volunteer board handles decision making and general
policy issues that concern the Foundation. All members of the board are
passionate about charitable giving, the Community Foundation's success and
welcome any questions regarding the Foundation.
CFSW
serves eight counties: Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson,
Lafayette, Rock, and Walworth through 14 Community Funds and more than 500 other funds established to match personal
philanthropy with community needs.
