Foundations that fund education in Wisconsin
These 25 foundations made grants to education 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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Green Bay Packers Foundation
- $110,874 to Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee: Mcw health equity scholars program
- $51,040 to Marian University Inc, Fond Du Lac: Dr. George e. Koonce scholars program
- $47,660 to Marian University Inc, Fond Du Lac: Dr. George e. Koonce scholars program
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
- $10,000 to Viterbo University, Marathon: 2024 excellence
- $10,000 to St Norbert College, Green Bay: 2024 initiative
- $10,000 to Carroll University, Baraboo: 2024 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
- $15,000 to Discovery World Ltd, Milwaukee: STEM summer camps
- $15,000 to Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee: STEM on Site Expansion: Engineering Program 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 school years
- $10,000 to University of Wisconsin Foundation, Milwaukee: Student chapter of Engineers without Borders
How to apply: generacgives@generac.com
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Uw - Platteville Foundation, Platteville: Donations - education
- $20,000 to Uw - Whitewater Foundation Inc, Whitewater: Donations - education
- $20,000 to Lawrence University of Wisconsin, Appleton: Donations - education
How to apply: Letter of request stating the nature of the organization and the amount of the contribution.
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Innovation Center Stoughton Inc, Stoughton: Innovation center stoughton makerspace
- $14,360 to University of Wisconsin Foundation, Madison: Matching gift
- $9,900 to Friends of St Charles Borromeo School, Cassville: Matching gift
How to apply: Giving for good grant request: -identification of nonprofit organization applying for funding -description of project, including funding details, timeline, and goals of project -description of the problem or opportunity the project is addressing
Madison Gas and Electric Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to The Playing Field, Madison: General support
- $15,000 to Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Madison: General support
- $5,000 to Madison Public Library Foundation, 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.
Anon Charitable Trust
- $47,500 to All-in Milwaukee, Milwaukee: Unrestricted charitable grant
- $40,000 to Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, Milwaukee: Unrestricted charitable grant
- $25,000 to St Augustine Preparatory Academy, 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.
Schneider National Foundation Inc
- $20,350 to Collegeready, Green Bay: Donation
- $15,000 to Literacy Green Bay, Green Bay: Sponsorship
- $10,000 to Aspiro, Green Bay: Donation
How to apply: No prescribed form
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Lakeland University, Plymouth: Scholars program
- $30,000 to Bookworm Gardens, Sheboygan: Nautilus design - new exploration garden
- $25,000 to Lake Country Academy, Sheboygan: Remodeling
How to apply: A written letter giving details of the applicant, its purpose, its intended use of any grant, evidence that shows the applicant is qualified under section 170(c) of the internal revenue code.
Deadlines: None, the grants committee of this private foundation meets periodically.
Restrictions: This private foundation's grants are made to public supported 170(c) internal revenue code qualified organizations; primarily in wisconsin. No grants to individuals or organizations that require "expenditure responsibility under treasury...
Pablo Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Lakeshore Elementary Pto Inc, Eau Claire: Lakeshore elementary's playground
- $10,000 to Literacy Chippewa Valley Inc, Eau Claire: Digital literacy for seniors program
- $7,500 to Uw-Wausau Campus Foundation, Wausau: Toward one wi conf scholarships
Deadlines: Two (2) grant cycles each year, a spring and fall cycle for grant requests that exceed 10,000. Four
Restrictions: Grants must go to benefit the greater eau claire area, which may include surrounding cities and counties
Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc
- $16,000 to The Playing Field, Madison: The world we imagine
- $15,000 to Madison Public Library Foundation, Madison: Making justice for teens program
- $10,000 to Literacy Network, Madison: Citizenship program
How to apply: Grant application can be found on our website - https://endresmfg.com/foundation-grants/grant-application. Grant request application must be submitted by may 1 or november 1. An explanation of the project for which the grant is being requested should be provided along with a...
Deadlines: Annually by may 1 and november 1
Restrictions: Grants provided to exempt organizations. The foundation provides grants to support local needs in the waunakee, madison, and dane county areas. Grants are not provided for out-of-state requests.
Bert L and Patricia S Steigleder Charitable
- $10,000 to St Augustine Preparatory Academy, Milwaukee: Scholarship
- $7,500 to Pearls for Teen Girls, Milwaukee: General operating
- $5,000 to Literacy Services of Wisconsin, Milwaukee: General operating
How to apply: Inquiries and applications should be in writing
Restrictions: See footnote for guidelines and restrictions and limitations on awards.
Kolaga Family Charitable Trust
- $3,000 to Literacy Services of Wisconsin Inc, Milwaukee: Operating exp
- $2,500 to Woodland Academy Lake Country Inc, Hartland: Operating exp
- $2,000 to Woodland Academy Lake Country Inc, Hartland: Field trips
How to apply: Application should include description and purpose of charitable organization
Restrictions: Grants limited to section 501 (c) (3) charitable organizations
Ruth St John & John Dunham West Foundation Inc
- $300,000 to Manitowoc Public School District Foundation, Manitowoc: Restricted
- $150,000 to Lawrence University of Wisconsin, Appleton: Restricted
- $50,000 to Associates for Collaborative Education Inc, Green Bay: 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.
Harri Hoffmann Family Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to Yeshiva Elementary School, Milwaukee: Program support
- $17,500 to Jewish Beginnings Lubavitch Preschool, Milwaukee: Program support
- $10,000 to Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee: Program support
How to apply: Go to harri hoffmann family foundation website: hhfamilyfoundation.org complete secure online grant application or download pdf application and mail to address indicated.
Deadlines: February 28th for april board consideration; june 30th for august; october 31st for december
Restrictions: No specific limitations
Madison Investments Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to The Playing Field, Madison: To support the playing field.
- $7,000 to Literacy Network, Madison: Literacy network helps adults in dane county build skills, reach goals, and connect...
- $3,500 to University of Wisconsin Foundation, Madison: Uw foundation, doing business as the wisconsin foundation and alumni association, exists...
How to apply: Written grant applications should contain information regarding the agency name and location, agency mission, basic needs with a brief explanation, specific focus for grant, and brief explanation of the public benefit the grant will have for madison.
Restrictions: The corporation is formed exclusively for charitable, educational, or scientific purposes within the meaning of internal revenue code 501(c)(3), including the distribution of funds to support such purposes.
Gardner Foundation
- $5,000 to Pearls for Teen Girls Inc, Milwaukee: Operating expenses
- $4,000 to St Augustine Preparatory Academy, Milwaukee: Operating expenses
- $4,000 to Shepherds Ministries, Union Grove: Operating expenses
How to apply: Gardner foundation form and attach irs 501(c)(3).
Deadlines: One month before each meeting. Meetings are held in april, september, and december.
Restrictions: Greater milwaukee, wisconsin area
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc
- $450,000 to University of Wisconsin Foundation, Madison: Support for academic research
- $78,800 to Menomini You Inc, Keshena: General Operating Support
- $75,000 to University of Wisconsin Foundation, Madison: Support for academic research and public education
How to apply: All inquiries and proposals must be submitted through our on-line portal.
Restrictions: SEE Supplemental Information
William S Knight Foundation Inc
- $140,725 to Northshore Classical Academy, Mequon: Early-stage development costs
- $70,000 to Trinitas Classical Academy, Hayward: School start-up costs
- $25,000 to Institute for Reforming Government, Delafield: Policy research re education
How to apply: One-page letter email describing purpose and request for application.
Deadlines: Quarterly meeting dates to be determined
Restrictions: Favor to K-12 education promoting classical traditional values.
Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation
- $200,000 to Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee: Program support
- $2,500 to Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee: Program support
- $1,500 to Discovery World LLC, Milwaukee: Program support
How to apply: Written form
Restrictions: Within the state of wisconsin only
Wipfli Foundation Inc
- $14,000 to University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Foundation, Eau Claire: General funding
- $6,600 to University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Foundation, Green Bay: General funding
- $4,500 to St Norbert College, De Pere: General funding
How to apply: Grant applications should include details on the activity or organization for which the support is requested, the amount needed, other sources of funding, and documented exempt status of the organization.
Deadlines: None specified at this time
Restrictions: None specified at this time
Francie Luke Silverman Foundation Under the F Silverman Charitable Tr
- $8,000 to Uwm Foundation Inc, Milwaukee: Graduate student excellence fund
- $7,000 to St Augustine Preparatory Academy, Milwaukee: Empowering futures: elementary college & career readiness initiative
- $6,000 to St Augustine Preparatory Academy, Milwaukee: Bridging the gap: mental health solutions for milwaukee's youth
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
Youth Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to Cops and Kids Foundation, Sussex: Social services
- $1,000 to Eastbrook Academy, Milwaukee: Education
- $1,000 to La Causa, Milwaukee: Social services
How to apply: Grant applicants must complete the youth foundation's application form and submit all required documents including a copy of the applicant's irs determination letter; current financial statements; most recent audit, review, or compilation report; a project or program budget; and...
Deadlines: December 15th, march 15th, june 15th, and september 15th for the respective grant cycles
Restrictions: The youth foundation's mission is to assist and promote the welfare and betterment of children and young people up to twenty-five years of age that contribute to their physical and intellectual development and formation of character. All...
Rath Foundation Inc
- $474,178 to University of Wisconsin Foundation, Madison: Education endowment
- $157,943 to Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee: Education endowment
- $31,688 to University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation Inc, Eau Claire: Education endowment
How to apply: Written application to above address. No formal application at this time.
Restrictions: The organization is organized and shall operate exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, and/or educational purposes.
Bernard E and Alyce G Dahlin Foundation Inc
- $230,000 to University of Wisconsin Green Bay Foundation, Green Bay: Men's and women's basketball, phuture phoenix, uw-green bay fund for excellence
- $45,000 to Einstein Project, Green Bay: General programs and services
- $3,000 to Literacy Green Bay, Green Bay: To fund literacy programs
How to apply: No standard form or application process is required by the foundation.
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