What is a Community Fund? A Community Fund allows individuals and groups to contribute time and money toward the betterment of a specific community. Each community fund has a volunteer advisory board comprised of local members who encourage the growth of the fund and oversee distributions in the form of grants. These grants are awarded to community projects and programs based on the changing needs of that community. The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin oversees 16 community funds in its nine-county service area.
- Since its founding in 2001, the Edgerton Community Fund has given back $181,552 to the Edgerton community.
About the Fund
Established in 2001, the Edgerton Community Fund is a permanent financial resource for the Edgerton community and a means for Edgerton supporters to match their philanthropy to community needs. Each year a portion of the Fund’s earnings are given back to the community in the form of grants. The Fund is advised by volunteer board members who take responsibility for fundraising and grant distribution. Total grants given through 2025 – $181,552.
Family of Funds:
The charitable funds shown on the Edgerton Fund Family Tree have been established by individuals and organizations to support their chartable goals for the community.
• Buck Jenkins Fund
• Jim Plugger Plautz Endowment Fund
• Thomas W. and Maureen G. Purnell Family Fund
• Wendy Oren Endowment Fund
About our Grants
Once per year the advisory board awards grants to non-profit organizations, the local school district, and/or local government agencies providing charitable programs or projects serving the good of the community. Grants are presented in November.
Recent Grant Awards
2025 Awarded from the Edgerton Fund:
- 1000 Generations DBA Safe Families for Children
- Edgerton Outreach
- Exodus Transitional Care Facility – Serving Edgerton citizens
- Girls on the Run of South Central WI
- Reach a Child – Children’s Books/Backpacks for First Responders
- School District of Edgerton – Playground Communication Boards
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
2025 Total: $11,032
Grant Guidelines
Tips and tools for you to use as you prepare your application. Print out this PDF as you prepare your grant for a quick checklist of your progress.
Invest In Your Community
Donations to the Edgerton Community Fund are welcome at any time of the year. All gifts are tax deductible. Mail a check to this address, or click the button to donate online.
Edgerton Community Fund
c/o Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
121 N. Parker Dr.
Janesville, WI 53545
c/o Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
121 N. Parker Dr.
Janesville, WI 53545
Advisory Board Members
The Fund is advised by a committee of community volunteers who initiate fundraising activities and determine grant awards:
Ramona FlaniganSheila Fox
Staci Hansen
Steve Hein
Amanda Thompson
Shellie Yahnke