About the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin was established 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.
