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Widen Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in COTTAGE GROVE, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. It holds total assets of $9.5M. Annual income is reported at $2.4M. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Wisconsin. According to available records, Widen Family Foundation Inc. has made 102 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $154K in 2021 to $550K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1M distributed across 54 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 66 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, Arizona, Minnesota, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$58K
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Widen Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 102 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, AZ, MN.
Widen Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.7M across 102 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K.
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).
Widen Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in COTTAGE GROVE, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Baxter | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jenna Vial | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Reed Widen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cody Vial | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leanne Widen | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Allison Widen | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jesse Widen | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$9.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$9.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
102
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
66
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road Home Dane CountySUPPORT FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN MADISON | Madison, WI | $80K | 2023 |
| Aly Wolff Foundation IncNEUROENDOCRINE CANCER RESEARCH | Cottage Grove, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Wayforward ResourcesFOOD AND HOUSING SECURITY | Middleton, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Goodman Community CenterCOMMUNITY RESOURCES | Madison, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Ywca MadisonCOMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR UNHOUSED PEOPLE | Madison, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Logan'S Heart And SmilesHOME MODIFICATIONS FOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR CHILDREN IN WISCONSIN | Madison, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Time On The WaterFISHING TRIPS FOR VETERANS AND OTHER HEROES | St Paul, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| Operation Fresh StartEMPOWERING EMERGING ADULTS TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY | Madison, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Specialty Care Free ClinicSPECIALTY MEDICAL CARE FOR UNINSURED PATIENTS | Madison, WI | $17K | 2023 |
| Cornerstones Of Grace IncSUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN CRISIS | Cottage Grove, WI | $16K | 2023 |
| Black Girl Magic Educational Services IncOPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK GIRLS | Madison, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| St Luke'S Lutheran Church - Luke'S ClosetCLOTHING FOR FOSTER CHILDREN AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES | Middleton, WI | $12K | 2023 |
| Musically FedFOOD DISTRIBUTION COORDINATION SUPPORT | Scottsdale, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Lassid Ministries Inc (Aka Convergence Resource Center)REBUILDING LIFE AFTER TRAUMA FOR FEMALE TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS | Milwaukee, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Lov IncINCLUSIVENESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Salvation Army Of Dane CountySOCIAL SERVICES FOR HUNGRY AND HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Madison Reading Project IncLITERACY RESOURCES | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Playing Field IncBREAKING BARRIERS FOR HIGH QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Bikes For Kids Wisconsin IncACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION EQUITY | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Mentoring PositivesYOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Easter Seals Wisconsin IncCOMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Expo Of Wisconsin Inc (Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing)CHALLENGE INJUSTICES IN WISCONSIN'S PENAL SYSTEM | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Common Threads Family Resource CenterNEURODIVERSITY RESPECT | Madison, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Monona Grove Education FoundationWEEKEND SNACK PACK | Monona, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Dogs In VestsSERVICE DOGS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM IN WISCONSIN | Palmyra, WI | $9K | 2023 |
| Extended Hands Food PantryFOOD DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT | Madison, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| Girls On The RunTEACH CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS | Madison, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| Madison Public Schools Foundation IncEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food BankCOMMUNITY FOOD BANK | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Community Action Coalition For South Central Wisconsin IncEND POVERTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Community Support NetworkDAY-TIME SERIVCES TO INDIVIDUAL WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Women'S NetworkADVANCEMENT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN WISCONSIN | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Maydm IncYOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR STEM CAREERS FOR GIRLS AND YOUTH OF COLOR | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Family Works Programs IncLICENSE, TRAIN AND SUPPORT FOSTER PARENTS | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Center For Deaf-Blind PersonsSERVICES FOR DEAF-BLIND PERSONS | West Allis, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Gigi'S Playhouse MadisonDOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT AND ACCEPTANCE FOR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Center For Community Stewardship IncGET KIDS OUTSIDE | Madison, WI | $4K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Dane CountyCOMMUNITY SUPPORT - EAST YMCA | Madison, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Centro HispanoCAPITAL PROJECT SUPPORT | Madison, WI | $100K | 2022 |
| Madison-Area Urban Ministry Inc (Dba Just Dane)RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS RETURNING TO THE COMMUNITY AFTER INCARCERATION | Madison, WI | $70K | 2022 |
| Urban League Of Greater MadisonFAMILY SUPPORT BUILDING ROADS TO ECONOMIC SUCCESS | Madison, WI | $70K | 2022 |
| Middleton Outreach MinistryCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Middleton, WI | $50K | 2022 |
| Fort Littlegreen Gardens IncYOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL DAY CAMPS | Stoughton, WI | $30K | 2022 |
| Living Our Visions IncSUPPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES | Madison, WI | $25K | 2022 |
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