Foundations that fund housing and shelter in Wisconsin
These 25 foundations made grants to housing and shelter 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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Wells Fargo Foundation
- $1,875,000 to Acts Community Development Corporation, Milwaukee: Milwaukee worth implementation grant
- $40,000 to Housing Resources Inc, Milwaukee: Homebuyer education & counseling
- $20,000 to Neighborhood Housing Services of Green Bay Inc, Green Bay: Neighborworks green bay housing affordability program
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Cornerstone Foundation of Northeastern Wisconsin Inc
- $40,000 to New Community Shelter Inc, Green Bay: Emergency shelter, transitional living & community meal programs
- $40,000 to Ecumenical Partnership for Housing, Green Bay: Transitional housing program
- $25,000 to The Gateway Collective, Green Bay: Upward mobility programs
How to apply: Applicants are encouraged to call prior to submitting an application.
Deadlines: Applications may be submitted at any time
Restrictions: Grants are made to organizations in northeastern wisconsin with primary focus in brown county.
The Ros Foundation
- $50,000 to Revitalize Milwaukee Inc, Milwaukee: General operating purposes
- $20,000 to Center for Veterans Issues, Milwaukee: General operating purposes
- $15,000 to Repairers of the Breach, Milwaukee: General operating purposes
How to apply: No specific form required. Brochures and letters stating charitable purpose preferred. Include copy of irs determination letter.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: None.
K C Stock Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to New Community Shelter, Green Bay: Community meal program
- $15,000 to Combatting Homelessness and Dependency, Green Bay: Operating support
- $15,000 to Ecumenical Partnership for Housing, Green Bay: Transitional housing program
How to apply: Letter format outlining the reason for the donation & suggested amount
Schneider National Foundation Inc
- $10,800 to New Community Shelter, Green Bay: Donation
- $10,000 to Veterans 1st of New Inc, Suamico: Donation
- $10,000 to Neighborhood Housing Services of Green Bay, Green Bay: Grant
How to apply: No prescribed form
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
Green Bay Packers Foundation
- $20,480 to Ecumenical Partnership for Housing Inc, Green Bay: General program support
- $4,000 to 6-8 Inc, Sauk City: 6:8 community music program
- $4,000 to Journey 21 Inc, Oconomowoc: Journey 21s three educational academies
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.
Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Porchlight Inc, Madison: Securing permanent housing
- $5,000 to Catalyst for Change Inc, Madison: General support for mission
- $5,000 to Shelter From the Storm Ministries, Sun Prairie: Transitional housing for children
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.
Madison Gas and Electric Foundation Inc
- $6,000 to Project Home Inc, Madison: General support
- $5,000 to Madison Area Clt Corporation, Madison: General support
- $5,000 to Porchlight Inc, 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.
Gardner Foundation
- $5,000 to Repairers of the Breach, Milwaukee: Operating expenses
- $5,000 to Hope House of Milwaukee Inc, Milwaukee: Operating expenses
- $2,500 to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, Milwaukee: 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
Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation
- $5,000 to Hope House of Milwaukee Inc, Milwaukee: Program support
- $1,500 to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, Milwaukee: Program support
- $1,500 to Housing Resources Inc, Milwaukee: Program support
How to apply: Written form
Restrictions: Within the state of wisconsin only
Bierman Family Foundation Inc
- $125,000 to Three Rivers United Temporary Housing Inc, Tomahawk: Provide shelter to the homeless
- $100,000 to Merrill Community Homeless Center Inc, Merrill: General support of assist the homeless
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing.
Restrictions: The foundation's principal purpose is to support charitable organizations and causes in the merrill, wisconsin and surrounding areas.
Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc
- $110,000 to The Lutheran Home Foundation Inc, Wauwatosa: Harwood place joyful living campaign - chapel renovation, operating support
- $50,000 to Kingspath Senior Ministries, Milwaukee: Spero chaplaincy program
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...
The Oscar Rennebohm Foundation Inc
- $73,000 to Project Home, Madison: Community
- $50,000 to Porchlight Inc, Madison: Community
How to apply: A one page letter describing the project and scope can be mailed to the address shown or a grant application can be submitted online at www.rennebohmfoundation.org.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: The foundation makes grants to operating 509(a)(1) and 509(a)(2) organizations operating in, and for projects benefiting, the greater madison community.
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation
- $75,000 to Our Neighbors' Place, River Falls: General operating
- $15,000 to Northwoods Homeless Shelters Inc, Amery: General operating
How to apply: The foundation mission, funding priorities, and application can be found at fkandersen.org
Deadlines: March 30, june 30, and october 30
Restrictions: Organizations seeking funding must be 501(c)(3) public nonprofit organizations. Endowment funding does not fall within the guidelines of the foundation. The foundation also does not provide funding to individuals, political campaigns,...
Hugh J Andersen Foundation
- $41,000 to Our Neighbors' Place Inc, River Falls: General operating support
- $23,000 to Northwoods Homeless Shelters Inc, Amery: General operating support
How to apply: The annual report, application form and guidelines furnished upon request and available at www.srinc.biz/foundations/hugh-j-andersen-foundation/publi cations/
Deadlines: March 15, june 15, august 15, and november 15
Restrictions: The primary geographic focus is the st. Croix valley. This area includes washington county in minnesota and pierce, polk, and st. Croix counties in wisconsin. The secondary geographic focus is the st. Paul, minnesota metropolitan area.
The Clarence Wallace & Dolores Lynch Wallace Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Pillars, Appleton: General support
- $20,000 to Cots, Appleton: General support
How to apply: Deadlines fluctuate as the board meets at various times during the year. Grant requests are due typically one month before the meeting. A grant request form and details of the requirements are available by request through the foundation's consultant mary harp-jirschele. An...
Deadlines: Applications are due one month before the meeting.
Restrictions: The board has determined that it will not make grants which are intended to serve as pass-through funding - wallace family foundation will not grant monies to a public charity whose intent is to distribute the money onto another nonprofit...
Ruth St John & John Dunham West Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to The Haven of Manitowoc County Inc, Manitowoc: Restricted
- $20,000 to The Haven of Manitowoc County Inc, Manitowoc: 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.
Schreiber Foods Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to New Community Shelter, Green Bay: Program support
- $10,000 to Family Promise of Washington County, West Bend: Program support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online. Information can be found at schreiberfoods.com.
Deadlines: The online application process is open year round, however funding is awarded only once per year. Al
Restrictions: Applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Be a non-profit organization (exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code and not be classified as a 509(a)(3) supporting organization) or be...
Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family Foundation C/O Donald Tushaus
- $20,000 to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, Milwaukee: Affordable housing and critical home repairs
- $5,000 to Acts Community Development Corporation, Milwaukee: Homeownership program
How to apply: Name, address, phone number, and email address of applicant organization. Name of any affiliated organizations. Purpose for request. Amount requested, amount received from the holz family foundation in the prior year, and other sources of funding. Tax exempt status. Geographic...
Deadlines: Completed grant applications are accepted between january 1st and may 1st in each year.
Restrictions: Grants are made only to operating non-profit organizations exempt from federal taxation under the internal revenue code. Applicant organizations must confirm status as an equal opportunity employer that complies with all laws and...
Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity Oshkosh, Oshkosh: To support low income housing programs
- $10,000 to Pillars Inc, Appleton: Provides shelter, support, and solutions to address the housing needs in our community.
How to apply: Part XIV, Line 2b: All requests for funding must be received through the Foundation's website (www.oshkoshcorp.com/en/impact/foundation/grants) and include information on the organization requesting the grant, including dollar amount requested, tax exempt status, program or...
Deadlines: December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30
Restrictions: Focus is on where Oshkosh Corporation has team members with emphasis on basic needs for families and youth, mentoring programs, arts and culture with a link to youth and basic needs, as well as industries where the company does business.
Anon Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Hope House of Milwaukee, Milwaukee: Unrestricted charitable grant
- $10,000 to Revitalize Milwaukee, 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.
Bay Care Clinic Foundation Ltd
- $7,158 to New Community Shelter Inc, Green Bay: Self-directed donation
- $5,000 to Veterans 1st New Inc, Green Bay: Leadership green bay team 6
How to apply: The form for community-based programs, projects and services can be downloaded at http://www.baycare.net/website/about/500--foundation/index.asp
Deadlines: Deadlines for grant requests are january 14, april 14, july 14 and october 13.
Restrictions: General financial support grants must relate to the overall foundation mission of promoting the health and well-being of northeast wisconsin residents.
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Choose Aftercare Inc, Eau Claire: Human services
- $5,000 to Our Neighbors Place, River Falls: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
The Kroger Co Foundation
- $5,000 to Hope House of Milwaukee Inc, Milwaukee: Organization's charitable purpose
- $2,500 to Cots Inc, Appleton: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: All grant requests must be submitted through the versaic grants management platform located at thekrogerco.versaic.com/login. Grant requests include information related to the organization and it's charitable purpose and details related to the request.
Deadlines: Grants are processed quarterly with application deadlines in january, april, july, and october.
Restrictions: Grants are only approved to 501(c)(3) organizations
Primum Bonum Inc
- $3,000 to Pillars, Appleton: Housing
- $3,000 to New Community Shelter, Green Bay: Community
How to apply: Letter format
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