Whitewater Community Foundation

Whitewater Community Foundation is a foundation in Whitewater, WI, dedicated to enhancing quality of life in the area through educational, cultural, charitable, and benevolent expenditures. The organization provides scholarships to local high school students, supports community action grants, and funds projects that benefit the public, including park improvements, library initiatives, and youth programs. It serves residents throughout Whitewater and the surrounding region, with a strong focus on education and civic engagement. The foundation holds a 4.00 rating based on customer reviews.

The Whitewater Community Foundation was established in 1995 by a group of community-minded citizens who sought to create scholarship opportunities for high school graduates. It received 501(c)(3) nonprofit status shortly after and has since grown to include a range of programs. It administers scholarships such as the James Crummey Memorial and Burton H. Heldt Memorial, supports local education initiatives like the Camp Invention STEM summer camp, and funds community improvements including the restoration of the Birge Fountain, the Stone Stable near Cravath Lake, and accessible playgrounds in Starin Park. It also provides matching grants to the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library and supports events like the UW-Madison marching band visit to Whitewater High School.

The foundation is located at 150 W Main St, a short distance from Cravath Lakefront Park, Whitewater Creek, and the Whitewater Post Office. It sits just over a tenth of a mile from West Main Street and New Day Women's Clinic, and within a quarter-mile of St. John's Masonic Lodge.

The foundation is recognized for its well-documented presence online and its transparent operations, with a website that clearly outlines its mission, history, programs, and contact information. It maintains strong community ties and is known for its consistent support of local education and civic projects. Its long-standing role in funding scholarships and public improvements reflects its deep commitment to Whitewater’s growth and well-being.

As a cornerstone of civic life in Whitewater, the foundation continues to strengthen the community by investing in its people and shared spaces.