Foundations that fund community development in Wisconsin
These 25 foundations made grants to community development in Wisconsin in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Madison Gas and Electric Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Madison Public Market Foundation Inc, Madison: General support
- $15,500 to Center for Community Stewardship, Madison: General support
- $10,000 to Startingblock Madison, Madison: General support
How to apply: Complete the application for funding and provide a copy of irs determination letter, current financial statements or copy of most recent audit report, project or program budget, and copy of minutes authorizing grant proposal.
Restrictions: Grants are generally awarded to 501(c)(3) exempt organizations located within madison gas and electric's service territory.
Green Bay Packers Foundation
- $7,000 to Door County Economic Development Corporation, Sturgeon Bay: Door county business and education partnership program
- $4,990 to Howe Community Resource Center, Green Bay: General program support
- $4,500 to Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee, Milwaukee: Upward mobility: improving outcomes for latino professionals and students through...
How to apply: Application is available online during the application period of may 1 to july 1.
Deadlines: July 1 of each year
Restrictions: The organization must be a recognized non-profit for a minimum of two years and be located in the state of wisconsin.
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to University of Wisconsin - Stout, Warrens: 2023 excellence
- $5,000 to University of Wisconsin - Stout, Lancaster: 2023 initiative
- $2,500 to University of Wisconsin - Stout, Gordon: 2022 initiative
How to apply: Please refer to the applications at www.kohleducation.org
Deadlines: Please refer to the applications at www.kohleducation.org
Restrictions: Please refer to the applications at www.kohleducation.org
Generac Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Milwaukee Downtown Inc, Milwaukee: Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival sponsorship fund
- $2,500 to Downtown Whitewater Inc, Whitewater: 4th of July and Music at the Market event
- $2,000 to For-M Foundation Inc, West Bend: FUSE Summer Program
How to apply: generacgives@generac.com
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
Hendricks Family Foundation Inc
- $325,000 to Fiscc Inc, Janesville: Woodman's center capital campaign
- $3,000 to Beloit Cares, Beloit: General support
- $2,500 to La Voz Inc, Beloit: General support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted through the foundations website, hendricksfamilyfoundation.org. Submission requirements are detailed on the website.
Deadlines: Deadlines change annually and are publicized on the website.
Restrictions: Restrictions and limitations on awards are detailed on the website.
Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Community Warehouse Inc, Milwaukee: Partners in hope mentoring program
- $5,000 to Near West Side Partners, Milwaukee: Community sponsorship and to develop and maintain the neighborhood
- $2,500 to Mount Calvary Community Development Corporation, Milwaukee: The creation of a peach orchard, in honor of edgar russell, at its urban farm
How to apply: All applications and letters of inquiry must be submitted online at https://www.siebertfoundation.org/online-grant-portal. Prospective grantees should first submit an online letter of intent, and then upon receiving approval should complete the online grant application.
Deadlines: Letters of intent & applications are due spring and fall, per timelines on www.siebertfoundation.org
Restrictions: Grant funding priorities include: (1) growing the body of christ, (2) educating while sharing the gospel of jesus christ, and (3) serving as the hands and feet of christ. Siebert lutheran foundation has internal decision-making processes...
Cleary-Kumm Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Rotary District 6250 Foundation, Milton: Ho-Chunk Garden
- $11,000 to Drift Share Inc, La Crosse: Donation
- $1,000 to Rotary District 6250 Foundation, Milton: Ho-Chunk Garden
How to apply: Letter outlining organizations needs and tax exempt qualifications and a brief resume of organizations past qualifying activities
Restrictions: None - except contributions are not made directly to individuals
Charles Family Foundation Inc
- $200,000 to Friends of Bay Beach, Green Bay: Funding for beach improvements
- $1,000 to Howe Community Resource Center, Green Bay: Annual appeal
How to apply: Submit general information about the request. The foundation does not have a standard form that should be used.
Restrictions: The foundation only awards grants with proof of irc sec. 501(c)(3) public charity status.
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $50,000 to Center for Community Stewardship Inc, Madison: General operating
- $50,000 to Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association Inc, Milwaukee: General operating
How to apply: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org to apply online
Deadlines: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Restrictions: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Fulcrum Foundation Inc
- $53,000 to Medford Curling Club, Medford: Roof replacement
- $45,000 to Friends of Rib Lake, Rib Lake: Bandshell - rib lake ice age park
How to apply: Website: https://www.fulcrumfound.org/rfp-process-information letters of interest should include the following: -project summary statement -statement of need the "why" of the project -project activity the "what and "how" of the project -expected project outcomes -credentials why...
Deadlines: Spring award: april fall award: october
Restrictions: Funds may not be used for: -entertainment or alcoholic beverages -lobbying -projects conducted outside of the fulcrum foundation service area (residents of taylor county, the southern half of price county or within 25 miles of medford,...
Silver Lining Foundation Inc
- $23,000 to Collaborative 523 Inc, Cambridge: General purpose contribution
- $2,500 to Wisconsin Technology Council Inc, Madison: General purpose contribution
How to apply: Requests can be submitted for any worthy charitable cause. Written and oral documentation can be presented.
Deadlines: At any time.
Restrictions: No restriction, provided the donee is a qualified tax exempt organization.
Ruth St John & John Dunham West Foundation Inc
- $12,541 to Manitowoc County Market Animal Sale Committee Inc, Manitowoc: Restricted
- $7,800 to Two Rivers Main Street Inc, Two Rivers: Restricted
How to apply: Written narrative describing organization and its need for funding.
Deadlines: None - grants are considered monthly at board meetings.
Restrictions: Qualifying organizations mainly in manitowoc county, wi.
Anon Charitable Trust
- $12,500 to Riverworks Development Corp, Milwaukee: Unrestricted charitable grant
- $5,000 to Northcott Neighborhood House, Milwaukee: Unrestricted charitable grant
How to apply: Letter stating description of agency, summary of project, and evidence that applicant is an irc 509 public charity
Restrictions: Grants only for scientific, literary, educational, or religious purposes to a 509(a)(1), (2), or (3) charity.
Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation
- $9,500 to Wausau River District, Wausau: Wausau pride - creation of a year-round non-profit
- $5,000 to Mcdevco Inc, Wausau: Operations support for loan programs
How to apply: Www.providingopportunities.org
Restrictions: Generally central wisconsin geographic region
Land O'lakes Foundation
- $10,000 to Mishicot Area Growth and Improvement Committee Inc, Mishicot: Member co-op matches
- $1,500 to Fennimore Area Foundation Inc, Fennimore: Member co-op matches
How to apply: The organization has multiple grant programs. For more information please visit: https://foundation.landolakesinc.com/home#grant-donation-guidelines
Restrictions: See website
Direct Supply Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Northcott Neighborhood House, Milwaukee: Unrestricted charitable grant
- $1,000 to Peace for Change Alliance Inc, Milwaukee: Unrestricted charitable grant
How to apply: Applications are available on the foundation's website
Deadlines: January of each calendar year
Restrictions: Applications are open to any 501(c)(3) in good standing with the irs
The Gustav & Gladys Kindt Foundation
- $5,000 to Nehemiah Project Inc, Milwaukee: Unrestricted grant
- $4,000 to Community Warehouse, Milwaukee: Partners in hope
How to apply: Written form only
Grande Foundation
- $7,150 to Downtown Fond Du Lac Partnership, Fond Du Lac: Community support programs
- $1,000 to United for Diversity Inc, Fond Du Lac: Pillar - community
How to apply: Organization's name, address, telephone number, and contact person information. Also, a brief description of the organization's mission and purpose, a copy of the 501(c)(3) non-profit status, a description of the need being adressed and a description of how the grant will be...
Francie Luke Silverman Foundation Under the F Silverman Charitable Tr
- $4,000 to Northcott Neighborhood House Inc, Milwaukee: "tis the season"
- $4,000 to Milwaukee Downtown Inc, Milwaukee: Homeless outreach coordinator
How to apply: Application forms are available upon request
Deadlines: None - applications may be submitted at anytime during the calendar year.
Restrictions: Preference given to organizations provided services in the great lake region focused primarily on wisconsin
Kikkoman Foods Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Wisconsin Chiba, Cudahy: Financial support
- $1,700 to Walworth Fontana Rotary Foundation, Walworth: 19th annual golf outing-gold sponsor
How to apply: See attachment 10
Restrictions: See attachment 11
The Scripps Howard Foundation
- $2,500 to Northcott Neighborhood House Inc, Milwaukee: Community Impact Campagin - ARSF matching dollars
- $1,000 to Literacy & Positive Impact Advocacy Limited, Germantown: Community Market Grant
Washburn Community Education Foundation Inc
- $1,500 to Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce, Washburn: Excuse me i'm speaking grant
- $1,000 to Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce, Washburn: Washburn farmers market grant
How to apply: See online grant application, information requested includes name, address, e-mail address, phone number, school district contact if applicable, brief summary of project, how project meets foundation's goals, total amount budgeted for project, list of project expenses, and list...
Deadlines: Spring grant application deadline is may 15, with grant acceptance notification by may 31. Fall gran
Restrictions: Grants must target students and residents of the washburn school district and provide innovative learning experiences that address the goals of the foundation.
L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc
- $1,300,000 to Shell Lake Arts Center, Shell Lake: Capital campaign
How to apply: Letter format-request application guidelines
Deadlines: January 31
Restrictions: Northwest wi charities preferred, eau claire and chippewa counties
Janesville Foundation Inc
- $260,000 to Fiscc Inc, Janesville: Capital campaign to support the woodman's sports and convention center
How to apply: Initial grant inquiries are preferred through the janesville foundation website; however, letter or email inquiries are accepted. Completion of a standard application form may be required, along with cover letter with brief description of project, copy of irs exemption letter,...
Restrictions: Grants are awarded to organizations exempt under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). Grants are generally limited to needs of educational and charitable organizations serving the janesville, wisconsin area.
The Pmg Foundation Inc Agy - Uma 1035017881
- $160,000 to Friends of Riverside Park, La Crosse: Environmental
How to apply: No specific form required
Restrictions: Generally limited to organizations serving the la crosse - sparta area
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