Legacy Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc
Invitation OnlyWisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin · EIN 47-2978943 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$8.1M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$350,000
Total assets$178M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $130,000 and $500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E Alexander YMCA Community Ce | Port Edwards, WI | Port edwards site re-development | $975,000 |
| Discover Rome Area Family Trails | Nekoosa, WI | Trail & tunnel | $938,992 |
| South Wood Co Humane Society | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Remodel facility | $800,000 |
| Rapids Area Soccer Inc | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Soccer stadium improvements | $566,000 |
| Aging & Disability Resource Center | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Meals on wheels sustainability | $525,935 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Build homes | $500,000 |
| United Way of South Wood & Adams Co | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | United forever fund | $500,000 |
| Village of Port Edwards | Port Edwards, WI | Ripple creek park & trail | $500,000 |
| Village of Rudolph | Rudolph, WI | Splash pad | $500,000 |
| City of Wisconsin Rapids | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Zoo | $360,000 |
| Wood County Emergency Management | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Mobile vehicle safety barriers | $358,858 |
| Historic Point Basse Inc | Nekoosa, WI | Wakely house | $350,000 |
| Wisconsin Rapids Family Center Inc | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Sustainability | $250,000 |
| Wood County Human Services Dpt | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Fund behavior intervention program | $160,400 |
| Wood County Human Services Dpt | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Truancy program | $160,000 |
| Feeding Our Comm With United Serv | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Technology | $145,000 |
| Wood County Human Services Dpt | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Mental health treatment court | $130,000 |
| The Hannah Center Inc | Marshfield, WI | New facility & operating support | $110,000 |
| Acacia Foundation of Central Wi in | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Wood county K9 program | $100,000 |
| Opportunity Development Centers Inc | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Co-Responder crisis response unit | $100,000 |
| Feeding Our Comm With United Serv | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | New facility | $50,000 |
| Children's Service Society of Wi | Wausau, WI | Grant | $42,122 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,122,307 | 22 |
| 2023 | $7,157,521 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542899349100119
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2978943
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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