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Incourage Community Foundation Inc

Incourage Community Foundation Inc

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Tax ID39-1772651

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,877,091

Expenses

$3,027,758

Website

incouragecf.org

Mission

We are committed to co-creating an inclusive, adaptive and sustainable community.

About

STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY: INCOURAGE PROMOTES COLLECTIVE AND STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY PRINCIPALLY IN THE SOUTH WOOD COUNTY AREA IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN. THIS RURAL AREA INCLUDES TEN MUNICIPALITIES LOCATED IN PARTS OF WOOD AND ADAMS COUNTIES, WITH A COMBINED POPULATION OF ABOUT 45,000. IN 2018, 233 GRANTS WERE APPROVED (EXCLUDING AGENCY GRANTS SUBJECT TO FAS 136) BENEFITTING 122 TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, STARTING IN 2017, SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, RATHER THAN BEING ADMINISTERED AND PAID INTERNALLY BY INCOURAGE, ARE INSTEAD ADMINISTERED THROUGH INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND TUITION SERVICES, A THIRD-PARTY SCHOLARSHIP ADMINISTRATOR. THE 180 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED IN 2018, TOTALED $145,250 AND BENEFITTED 145 RECIPIENTS. THIS AMOUNT IS REFLECTED AS A GRANT TO INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND TUITION SERVICES ON SCHEDULE I. INCOURAGE ALSO HAS SEVERAL FUNDS THAT BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY BY DIRECTLY SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS A DRUG COURT, FIRE FIGHTERS AND VETERANS MEMORIALS, A COMMUNITY CHOIR, ZOO PROGRAMS, A HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND, VARIOUS COMMUNITY CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS (I.E. A SHORT TRACK RACING MEMORIAL AND A RESPITE RETREAT FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM A LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS), ESTABLISHING A FARM SCHOOL, ETC. THROUGH ITS "WHAT IF" GRANTS, INCOURAGE HAS FUNDED PROJECTS SUCH AS SUPPORTING THE MONARCH ENCOURAGEMENT COMMITTEE (FOR PEOPLE TO ENGAGE WITH POLLINATOR HABITAT LOCATIONS), THE WISCONSIN RAPIDS OUTDOOR FITNESS PARK (AN OPTION FOR PEOPLE TO ENGAGE IN HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ACTIVITIES), AND THE MEET ME AT THE MARKET COMMITTEE (AS A PLACE TO MEET NEIGHBORS AND ENJOY LOCAL FOODS, MUSIC AND ART). INCOURAGE'S GRANTMAKING STRATEGIES ARE ALIGNED WITH THE MISSION AND VALUES DRIVEN PROGRAMS NOTED IN PART III LINES 1, 4B, 4C AND 4D.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Founded as a traditional community foundation in 1993, incourage has evolved into an entrepreneurial nonprofit, dedicated to and led by the people of central wisconsin. over two decades, incourage has adapted its work to meet the complex needs of a region recovering from significant disinvestment. today, incourage plays many roles in community development: steward, advocate, convener, moderator, trainer, researcher, grant-maker, investor, and fundraiser. incourage operates from a central belief that people are its most important asset and that positive community change happens when systematic barriers to participation and engagement are eliminated so that every person and the community can realize the power of their full potential.”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Guided by values of social justice, equity and shared stewardship, incourage partners with residents, businesses and civic leaders in rural central wisconsin to co-create an inclusive, adaptive and sustainable community that works well for all people. incourage is a values-led, user-centered, place-based philanthropic and community development organization.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is WI, as reported.
  • The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 478 E GRAND AVENUE, WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, 54494.
  • The form of the non-profit reports 20 employees as of 2020.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$1,150,667.
  • The organization has 4 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1993.
  • The organization pays $1,409,695 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $131,381 in fundraising expenses.

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