Incourage Community Foundation Inc
Incourage is a values-led, user-centered, place-based philanthropic and community building organization that promotes community-led philanthropy in southern wood county, wisconsin and the surrounding area. Guided by values of …
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Founded as a traditional community foundation in 1994, Incourage has evolved into a place-based philanthropic community steward, dedicated to and led by the people of rural Central Wisconsin. Over two decades, we have adapted our work to meet the complex needs of a region recovering from a severity of disinvestment that parallels that of central Appalachia. Today, Incourage plays many roles in community development: steward, convener, facilitator, trainer, researcher, grant-maker, fundraiser, investor, and advocate. We play these critical roles in an attempt to foster an environment in which residents believe that change-both cultural renewal and economic reinvention-can exist and thrive. Our mission is to cultivate an inclusive community that is open and productive for all, and simultaneously to build and …
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Mission
Incourage is a values-led, user-centered, place-based philanthropic and community building organization that promotes community-led philanthropy in southern wood county, wisconsin and the surrounding area. Guided by values of equity, opportunity 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.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Incourage Community Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 96% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 5% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIncourage Community Foundation Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 391772651. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Incourage Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 391772651. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Incourage Community Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Incourage Community Foundation Inc is located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, Incourage Community Foundation Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Incourage Community Foundation Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Incourage Community Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Incourage Community Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Founded as a traditional community foundation in 1994, Incourage has evolved into a place-based philanthropic community steward, dedicated to and led by the people of rural Central Wisconsin. Over two decades, we have adapted our work to meet the complex needs of a region recovering from a severity of disinvestment that parallels that of central Appalachia. Today, Incourage plays many roles in community development: steward, convener, facilitator, trainer, researcher, grant-maker, fundraiser, investor, and advocate. We play these critical roles in an attempt to foster an environment in which residents believe that change-both cultural renewal and economic reinvention-can exist and thrive. Our mission is to cultivate an inclusive community that is... Incourage Community Foundation Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Incourage Community Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 391772651, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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INCOURAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (7)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 27 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1993
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Incourage Community Foundation Inc
- What is Incourage Community Foundation Inc?
- Incourage Community Foundation Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wisconsin Rapids, United States. Founded as a traditional community foundation in 1994, Incourage has evolved into a place-based philanthropic community steward, dedicated to and led by the people of rural Central Wisconsin. Over two decades, we have adapted our work to meet the complex needs of a region recovering from a severity of disinvestment that parallels that of central Appalachia. Today, Incourage plays many roles in community development: steward, convener, facilitator, trainer, researcher, grant-maker, fundraiser, investor, and advocate. We play these critical roles in an attempt to foster an environment in which residents believe that change-both cultural renewal and economic reinvention-can exist and thrive. Our mission is to cultivate an inclusive community that is open and productive for all, and simultaneously to build and diversify a sustainable, resilient local economy. We align these operational goals with our philosophical values of equity, opportunity, and shared stewardship. People are our most important asset and positive community change happens when individuals have the opportunity to realize their full potential. Residents who feel a sense of ownership, shared responsibility and shared destiny by virtue of a shared place are essential in shaping healthy, sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Two important theoretical frameworks guide all of our strategic endeavors: To help individuals and organizations learn to build the trusting relationships needed to mobilize for change, Incourage integrates tools and techniques from Adaptive Leadership, a practical framework for collective action in communities facing complex systemic challenges. Changing attitudes and behaviors can take years to achieve, and this model helps Incourage tackle the inevitable interpersonal challenges in that incremental process. Incourage also frequently invokes the idea of Connected Capitals- that effective placemaking requires harnessing all assets (or "capitals") that contribute to community
- When was Incourage Community Foundation Inc founded?
- Incourage Community Foundation Inc was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Incourage Community Foundation Inc?
- Betsy Wood serves as Managing Director.
- Where is Incourage Community Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, United States.
- What is Incourage Community Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Incourage Community Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Incourage Community Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Incourage Community Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 391772651.
- What is Incourage Community Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.incouragecf.org