Private foundation · EIN 87-2976602

Widen Family Foundation Inc

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Cottage Grove, WI

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202523179349101312
Total assets (EOY)$9,526,352
Grants paid$512,300
Typical (median) grant$10,000
Grants listed45
Giving in home state (WI)92%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K8
$5K–$25K29
$25K–$100K8
$100K+0

Smallest $2,000 · Largest $30,000

Geographic focus

WI
92%
NC
2%
AZ
2%
FL
2%
MN
2%

Common purposes

communitychildrenfoodfamiliespeoplewisconsinresourcesgirlsyouthcenterhousingdisabilitieswomenhurricanemoderate

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$550,150$9,195,36538
2024$512,300$9,526,35245

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactLEANNE WIDEN PRESIDENT WIDEN FAMILY
AddressPO BOX 163, COTTAGE GROVE, WI, 535270163
Phone6082398843
EmailINFO@WIDENFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG
Form & materialsGRANT REQUEST LETTER
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsAWARDS 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).

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Gigi'S Playhouse MadisonMADISON, WIDOWN SYNDROME SUPPORT AND ACCEPTANCE FOR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES$30,000
Logan'S Heart And SmilesMADISON, WIHOME MODIFICATIONS FOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR CHILDREN IN WISCONSIN$30,000
River Food Pantry IncMADISON, WICOMMUNITY SUPPORT THROUGH FOOD, RESOURCES AND FAITH$30,000
Badger Prairie Needs Network IncVERONA, WIFOOD PANTRY$25,000
East Madison Community Center IncMADISON, WICOMMUNITY CENTER SUPPORT$25,000
Specialty Care Free ClinicMADISON, WISPECIALTY MEDICAL CARE FOR UNINSURED PATIENTS$25,000
Wayforward ResourcesMIDDLETON, WIFOOD AND HOUSING SECURITY$25,000
Yada ProjectMIDDLETON, WISUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN TRAFFICKED/EXPLOITED$25,000
Black Man Coalition FoundationMADISON, WIFOSTER/DEVELOP A SAFE/INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT IN DANE COUNTY$20,000
Sunshine Place IncSUN PRAIRIE, WICOMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO SUPPORT BASIS NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES$20,000
Reap Food Group IncMADISON, WIPROMOTING THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM$15,000
Second Harvest Food BankMADISON, WICOMMUNITY FOOD BANK$15,000
Lov IncMADISON, WIINCLUSIVENESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES$12,000
Cornerstones Of Grace IncCOTTAGE GROVE, WISUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN CRISIS$10,800
1000 Generations Inc (Dba Safe Families For Children Wisconsin Inc)ELKHORN, WITEMPORARY HOUSING FOR CHILDREN AT RISK$10,000
Ashe County Advantage ProjectWEST JEFFERSON, NCHURRICANE HELENE RECOVERY$10,000
Catholic Charities Diocese Of MadisonMADISON, WIBEACON OF HOPE$10,000
Community Support NetworkMADISON, WIDAY-TIME SERIVCES TO INDIVIDUAL WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES$10,000
Habitat For Humanity Of Dane County IncMADISON, WIAFFORDABLE HOMES FOR LOW-MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES$10,000
Literacy Network IncMADISON, WIADULT EDUCATION$10,000
Madison Metropolitan School Districtcity Of MadisonMADISON, WILAKE VIEW ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL$10,000
Madison Reading Project IncMADISON, WILITERACY RESOURCES$10,000
Musically FedSCOTTSDALE, AZFOOD DISTRIBUTION COORDINATION SUPPORT$10,000
Road Home Dane CountyMADISON, WISUPPORT FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN MADISON$10,000
Sol Relief IncST PETERSBURG, FLHURRICANE RELIEF IN FLORIDA$10,000
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