The community foundation of southern wisconsin, INC. Is a TAX-exempt not-for-profit philanthropic granting organization that matches personal philanthropy with community needs through grants and scholarships from endowed and NON-endowed funds. The community foundation of southern wisconsin has been recognized as meeting the highest standards for community foundations nationwide by the community foundations national standards board. The community foundations national standards board measures quality, integrity and accountability in SIX key areas of community foundation operations: mission, structure, and governance; resource development; stewardship and accountability; grant making and community leadership; donor relations; and communications. The community foundations national standards board has reaccredited the community foundation of southern wisconsin until 2026.