Widen Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCottage Grove, Wisconsin · EIN 87-2976602 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$512K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LEANNE WIDEN PRESIDENT WIDEN FAMILY |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 163, COTTAGE GROVE WI 535270163 |
| Phone | 6082398843 |
| INFO@WIDENFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | GRANT REQUEST LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS 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). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigi's Playhouse Madison | Madison, WI | Down syndrome support and acceptance for families and communities | $30,000 |
| Logan's Heart and Smiles | Madison, WI | Home modifications for accessibility for children in wisconsin | $30,000 |
| River Food Pantry Inc | Madison, WI | Community support through food, resources and faith | $30,000 |
| Badger Prairie Needs Network Inc | Verona, WI | Food pantry | $25,000 |
| East Madison Community Center Inc | Madison, WI | Community center support | $25,000 |
| Specialty Care Free Clinic | Madison, WI | Specialty medical care for uninsured patients | $25,000 |
| Wayforward Resources | Middleton, WI | Food and housing security | $25,000 |
| Yada Project | Middleton, WI | Support for people who have been trafficked/exploited | $25,000 |
| Black Man Coalition Foundation | Madison, WI | Foster/Develop a safe/inclusive environment in dane county | $20,000 |
| Sunshine Place Inc | Sun Prairie, WI | Comprehensive services to support basis needs of children and families | $20,000 |
| Reap Food Group Inc | Madison, WI | Promoting the local food system | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Madison, WI | Community food bank | $15,000 |
| Lov Inc | Madison, WI | Inclusiveness for people with disabilities | $12,000 |
| Cornerstones of Grace Inc | Cottage Grove, WI | Support for women and children in crisis | $10,800 |
| 1000 Generations Inc (Dba Safe Families for Children Wisconsin Inc) | Elkhorn, WI | Temporary housing for children at risk | $10,000 |
| Ashe County Advantage Project | West Jefferson, NC | Hurricane helene recovery | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Madison | Madison, WI | Beacon of hope | $10,000 |
| Community Support Network | Madison, WI | Day-Time serivces to individual with developmental disabilities | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Dane County Inc | Madison, WI | Affordable homes for low-moderate income families | $10,000 |
| Literacy Network Inc | Madison, WI | Adult education | $10,000 |
| Madison Metropolitan School Districtcity of Madison | Madison, WI | Lake view elementary community school | $10,000 |
| Madison Reading Project Inc | Madison, WI | Literacy resources | $10,000 |
| Musically Fed | Scottsdale, AZ | Food distribution coordination support | $10,000 |
| Road Home Dane County | Madison, WI | Support for homeless families with children in madison | $10,000 |
| Sol Relief Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Hurricane relief in florida | $10,000 |
| Time on the Water | St Paul, MN | Fishing trips for veterans and other heroes | $10,000 |
| Kennedy Heights Neighborhood Association Inc | Madison, WI | Community support network for low to moderate income persons | $9,000 |
| YWCA Madison | Madison, WI | Community support for unhoused people | $7,200 |
| Black Girl Magic Educational Services Inc | Madison, WI | Opportunities for black girls | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run | Madison, WI | Teach critical life skills | $5,000 |
| Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Community Center Inc | Madison, WI | Community resources | $5,000 |
| Madison Northside Planing Council Inc | Madison, WI | Feed kitchens | $5,000 |
| Madison Public Schools Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Maydm Inc | Madison, WI | Youth development for STEM careers for girls and youth of color | $5,000 |
| Operation Fresh Start | Madison, WI | Empowering emerging adults toward self-sufficiency | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Women's Network | Madison, WI | Advancement for women and girls in wisconsin | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Youth Company Inc | Madison, WI | Elver park neighborhood community center | $5,000 |
| Dogs in Vests | Palmyra, WI | Service dogs for children with autism in wisconsin | $4,300 |
| Creative Community Living Services Inc | Watertown, WI | Service and support for people with limitations | $4,000 |
| Explore Children's Museum of Sun Prairie Inc | Sun Prairie, WI | Inspire purposeful play and promote lifelong learning | $3,000 |
| Red Caboose Childcare Center Inc | Madison, WI | Provide excellent childcare | $3,000 |
| Madison Community Foundation | Madison, WI | Felicia's donation closet | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Dane County | Madison, WI | Community support - east YMCA | $2,500 |
| Imagine Academy Corp | Stoughton, WI | Youth development | $2,000 |
| Journey Mental Health Center Inc | Madison, WI | Strength, stability and self-reliance in persons with mental illness | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $512,300 | 45 |
| 2023 | $550,150 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349101312
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2976602
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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