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 1996, the Milton Fund has given back more than $301,512 to the community.
About the Fund
The Milton Fund was established in 1996 as a means for current and former residents to give back to the community through charitable contributions. Donations to the Milton Fund are placed into a permanent endowment fund. A percentage of the Fund’s earnings are given back to the community annually in the form of grants. Grants are awarded to support historical and environmental preservation, education, health care, youth programs and senior programming. The Fund is advised by community volunteers who initiate fundraising activities and determine grant awards.
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 and projects serving the good of the community. Grants are awarded in late April/early May.
Recent Grant Awards
2026 Grants from the Milton Fund
- Gathering Place – Concert Series
- Girls on the Run
- Milton School District – Soccer Field
- Milton Summer Lunch Program
- Milton Youth Triathlon
- Open Doors Foundation – 4th of July
- Triple H Ranch & Therapeutic Horsemanship
2026 Total Grants: $17,200
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 Milton 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.
Milton 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:
Amanda Benway – ChairJulie Baertschi
Tara Huber
Becky Kronberg
Amy Mallon
Amanda Renly
Sami Rutter
Kelli Shoemaker
Tate Olson