Connecting families, communities, and children to accessible resources that strengthen high-quality early care and education.
4C For Children Inc stands out for running the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program for family child care providers, pairing meal reimbursements with training, menu planning support, and education resources. That combination shows a funder centered on daily operational support for early care settings, not just one-time awards. Its active programs also include guidance on child care bridge payments and a Milwaukee accreditation facilitation project, which places provider stability and quality improvement alongside nutrition support. The foundation’s recent grants show a statewide network of child care resource and referral organizations rather than a single local service area. In 2025, it awarded $39,828 to Community Coordinated Child Care Inc in Madison and $26,000 to Western Dairyland aka Child Care Partnership in Eau Claire, both working in the broader child care support ecosystem. Other grants went to organizations such as Child Care Resource & Referral Inc in Kimberly and Family & Childcare Resources of Northeast Wisconsin Inc in Green Bay, reinforcing a model that relies on intermediaries serving providers, families, and early childhood programs. Across its programs and grants, the foundation’s work consistently connects children, caregivers, and child care providers to resources that help early education settings function more smoothly.
A core theme is child nutrition. Through the 4C Food Program, 4C For Children Inc administers CACFP for family child care providers in southeastern Wisconsin, combining monthly meal reimbursements with training, menu planning support, and educational materials. Provider stability is another clear focus. The foundation posts information and guidance on Child Care Bridge Payments, a limited 12-month state program for eligible child care providers, and it helps providers with application steps and required records. Quality improvement appears in the Milwaukee Accreditation Facilitation Project, a cohort-based initiative for family and center-based child care programs that includes coaching, technical assistance, and support with accreditation fees and related costs. The foundation also supports family support and referral infrastructure through grants to regional child care resource organizations, aligning with its stated emphasis on accessible resources for families and providers.
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The 2025 grants listed range from $8,000 to $39,828. The median of the seven recent grants is $17,500, with the upper half clustered above $23,000 and the lower half at $12,794, $10,650, and $8,000. The pattern suggests recurring support to child care resource and referral organizations across Wisconsin rather than isolated gifts to unrelated causes. All seven recent grants went to U.S. recipients, and the grant list centers on organizations that support providers, families, and early childhood systems. 4C For Children Inc is a public charity, not a funder with individual giving or program-related investments noted in the data.
The recent grants are distributed across Wisconsin, with recipients in Madison, Eau Claire, Kimberly, Green Bay, La Crosse, Hayward, and Mosinee. No grants in the recent list went to recipients in the HQ state of Wisconsin? Actually, the data shows 0% of grants given to recipients in the HQ state figure, so the grant geography should be read from the recipient locations and program areas rather than the headquarters. Program activity also reaches Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, and Washington County through the CACFP work, and Milwaukee through the accreditation project.
The recent grants go to child care resource and referral organizations and child care support groups, including Community Coordinated Child Care Inc in Madison, Child Care Resource & Referral Inc in Kimberly, Family & Childcare Resources of Northeast Wisconsin Inc in Green Bay, and others serving providers and families.
The active programs point to child nutrition through CACFP administration, provider training and technical assistance, family support and referral, and accreditation support. The Milwaukee Accreditation Facilitation Project adds coaching and financial help with accreditation costs.
Yes. The active program descriptions mark the 4C Food Program, Child Care Bridge Payments guidance, and the Milwaukee Accreditation Facilitation Project as accepting unsolicited participation or support pathways.
In the seven recent grants listed, amounts run from $8,000 to $39,828, with a median grant of $17,500. The middle grants are $17,500 and $23,000, which places the typical award in the mid-five-figure range.
All seven recent grants went to U.S. recipients in Wisconsin cities, including Madison, Eau Claire, Kimberly, Green Bay, La Crosse, Hayward, and Mosinee. Program activity also includes Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, Washington County, and Milwaukee.
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Coordinated Child Care Inc | Madison, WI | $39,828 | 2025 | — |
| Western Dairyland aka Child Care Partnership | Eau Claire, WI | $26,000 | 2025 | — |
| Child Care Resource & Referral Inc | Kimberly, WI | $23,000 | 2025 | — |
| Family & Childcare Resources of Northeast Wisconsin Inc | Green Bay, WI | $17,500 | 2025 | — |
| The Parenting Place | La Crosse, WI | $12,794 | 2025 | — |
| Northwest Connection Family Resources | Hayward, WI | $10,650 | 2025 | — |
| Childcaring Inc | Mosinee, WI | $8,000 | 2025 | — |
Community Coordinated Child Care Inc
$39,828Western Dairyland aka Child Care Partnership
$26,000Child Care Resource & Referral Inc
$23,000Family & Childcare Resources of Northeast Wisconsin Inc
$17,500The Parenting Place
$12,794Northwest Connection Family Resources
$10,650Childcaring Inc
$8,000Current and upcoming funding from 4c for Children that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Family child care programs regulated as Certified or Licensed providers and with at least one enrolled full- or part-time child. (4C does not support group centers for this program.)
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