Widen Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Widen Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $512,300 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$512,300
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $550,150 the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $550,150 | 38 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $512,300 | 45 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Leanne Widen President Widen Family PO Box 163, Cottage Grove, WI 53527-0163 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 239-8843, info@widenfamilyfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Grant request letter |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to education (scholarships programs and other programs that promote educational advancement through enhancing academic skills and supporting disadvantage groups), small business support (reducing barries of opportunity through supporting nonprofits that create and encourage entrepreneurship), and community advocacy (support for safe and affordable housing, programs that assist with child welfare, basic needs and other human services, and support for organizations that promote vibrant and diverse neighborhoods). |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Widen Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 41 | $472,300 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gigi's Playhouse Madison | Down syndrome support and acceptance for families and communities | $30,000 |
| Logan's Heart and Smiles | Home modifications for accessibility for children in wisconsin | $30,000 |
| River Food Pantry Inc | Community support through food, resources and faith | $30,000 |
| Badger Prairie Needs Network Inc | Food pantry | $25,000 |
| East Madison Community Center Inc | Community center support | $25,000 |
| Specialty Care Free Clinic | Specialty medical care for uninsured patients | $25,000 |
| Wayforward Resources | Food and housing security | $25,000 |
| Yada Project | Support for people who have been trafficked/exploited | $25,000 |
| Black Man Coalition Foundation | Foster/develop a safe/inclusive environment in dane county | $20,000 |
| Sunshine Place Inc | Comprehensive services to support basis needs of children and families | $20,000 |
| Reap Food Group Inc | Promoting the local food system | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Community food bank | $15,000 |
| Lov Inc | Inclusiveness for people with disabilities | $12,000 |
| Cornerstones of Grace Inc | Support for women and children in crisis | $10,800 |
| 1000 Generations Inc (DBA Safe Families for Children Wisconsin Inc) | Temporary housing for children at risk | $10,000 |
| Ashe County Advantage Project | Hurricane helene recovery | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison | Beacon of hope | $10,000 |
| Community Support Network | Day-time serivces to individual with developmental disabilities | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Dane County Inc | Affordable homes for low-moderate income families | $10,000 |
| Literacy Network Inc | Adult education | $10,000 |
| Madison Metropolitan School Districtcity of Madison | Lake view elementary community school | $10,000 |
| Madison Reading Project Inc | Literacy resources | $10,000 |
| Musically Fed | Food distribution coordination support | $10,000 |
| Road Home Dane County | Support for homeless families with children in madison | $10,000 |
| Sol Relief Inc | Hurricane relief in florida | $10,000 |
| Time on the Water | Fishing trips for veterans and other heroes | $10,000 |
| Kennedy Heights Neighborhood Association Inc | Community support network for low to moderate income persons | $9,000 |
| YWCA Madison | Community support for unhoused people | $7,200 |
| Black Girl Magic Educational Services Inc | Opportunities for black girls | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run | Teach critical life skills | $5,000 |
| Irwin A and Robert D Goodman Community Center Inc | Community resources | $5,000 |
| Madison Northside Planing Council Inc | Feed kitchens | $5,000 |
| Madison Public Schools Foundation Inc | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Maydm Inc | Youth development for STEM careers for girls and youth of color | $5,000 |
| Operation Fresh Start | Empowering emerging adults toward self-sufficiency | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Women's Network | Advancement for women and girls in wisconsin | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Youth Company Inc | Elver park neighborhood community center | $5,000 |
| Dogs in Vests | Service dogs for children with autism in wisconsin | $4,300 |
| Creative Community Living Services Inc | Service and support for people with limitations | $4,000 |
| Explore Children's Museum of Sun Prairie Inc | Inspire purposeful play and promote lifelong learning | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leanne Widen
- Reed Widen
- Jesse Widen
- Jenna Vial
- Allison Widen
- Cody Vial
- Sam Baxter
Questions people ask
Does Widen Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Widen Family Foundation Inc give?
$512,300 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Widen Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Leanne Widen (President/Director), Reed Widen (Director), Jesse Widen (Treasurer/Director) and Jenna Vial (Vice President/Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Widen Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and youth programs.