Foundations that fund mental health in Wisconsin
These 25 foundations made grants to mental health 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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Ruth St John & John Dunham West Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Core Treatment Services Inc, Manitowoc: Unrestricted
- $15,000 to Nami Inc of Manitowoc County, Manitowoc: Unrestricted
- $15,000 to Crossfire Ranch Inc, Reedsville: 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.
Green Bay Packers Foundation
- $5,000 to Gigis Playhouse Inc, Madison: Gigi's fit
- $3,500 to Hope Street Ministries, Milwaukee: Seedling program
- $3,200 to Solstice Sanctuary Inc, Salem: Furniture and equipment for the education room
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.
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Help of Door County, Sturgeon Bay: Human services
- $4,646 to Redeem and Restore Center, Pewaukee: Human services
- $4,271 to Gals on the Go Project, Delafield: 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 Ros Foundation
- $75,000 to Impact Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Services Inc, Milwaukee: General operating purposes
- $15,000 to Eisenhower Center, Milwaukee: General operating purposes
- $10,000 to Redeem and Restore Center, Pewaukee: 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.
Jek Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Solutions Recovery Inc, Oshkosh: Capital campaign
- $30,000 to Nova Counseling Services, Oshkosh: Unrestricted operating funds
- $5,000 to Solutions Recovery Inc, Oshkosh: We heart you sponsorship
How to apply: Applications must be submitted in writing, preferably by email, along with the name and address of the applicant and a description of how the funds will be used. Jek foundation, inc. Does not respond to phone inquiries regarding prospective grants. Email inquiries may be...
Deadlines: October 31
The Oscar Rennebohm Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Rise Wisconsin, Madison: Community
- $50,000 to Journey Mental Health Center, Madison: Mental health
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
- $60,000 to Mental Health Task Force of Polk County, St Croix Falls: General operating
- $5,000 to Moms and Dads Against Meth Inc, St Croix Falls: 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,...
Hayssen Family Foundation Inc
- $3,000 to Mental Health America in Sheboygan County, Sheboygan: Support for addressing the needs of those with mental illness
- $2,000 to 1907 Club, Sheboygan: Help aa/al-anon members
How to apply: No formal requirements, must be in written format
Restrictions: Awards are restricted to charities serving the sheboygan and surrounding communities.
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc
- $1,274 to Journey Mental Health Center Inc, Madison: Matching gift
- $1,000 to Portage Recovery Center Inc, Portage: 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
Generac Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to Impact Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services Inc, Milwaukee: General & Unrestricted
- $1,000 to Mera Response Team, Milwaukee: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: generacgives@generac.com
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
Nicholas Family Foundation Trust C/O Lynn S Nicholas
- $100,000 to The Samaritan Family Wellness Foundation Inc, Madison: Support program for psycho therapy at uw madison. Committed to serving individuals,...
How to apply: Type written letter with history and purpose of organization
Restrictions: To 501 (c)(3) exempt organizations
Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc
- $82,398 to Project Return, Milwaukee: Re-entry services for formerly incarcerated people, operating support
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...
Pablo Foundation Inc
- $73,000 to Eau Claire Sober Living Inc, Eau Claire: Operational costs of sober homes
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
Frank G & Frieda K Brotz Family Foundation Inc
- $67,490 to 1907 Club, Sheboygan: Reconstruct parking lot - phae 1
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...
Schneider National Foundation Inc
- $25,500 to Jackie Nitschke Center, Green Bay: Donation
How to apply: No prescribed form
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
Lenz Edward and June Char Tr 71504
- $25,000 to Portage Recovery Center Inc, Portage: Program support
How to apply: The lenz ed & june char tr. Makes distributions for charitab le, educational, religious, literary, and scientific purposes. Proposa ls may be submitted at any time in writing to the lenz administrator.
Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation
- $20,000 to Nami Northwoods, Wausau: July 1, 2024 - june 30, 2025
How to apply: Www.providingopportunities.org
Restrictions: Generally central wisconsin geographic region
The Victor and Christine Anthony Family Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Friends of Cahoots, Waupaca: Health and human services
How to apply: Verbal or written request
Bay Care Clinic Foundation Ltd
- $20,000 to Center for Suicide Awareness, Kaukauna: Master resilience training
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.
Harri Hoffmann Family Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Core El Centro, 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
Cj Lomas Recovery Foundation
- $13,230 to Savich House, West Milwaukee: Assist with addiction treatment
Plan Foundation C/O Bessemer Trust Company Na
- $10,000 to The Charles E Kubly Foundation Inc, Mequon: General / exempt purposes
How to apply: In accordance with its governing trust instrument, plan foundation's purpose is to make charitable grants to organizations described in section 509(a)(1) , (2) and (3) of the internal revenue code. The trustees of the trust will consider grant applications from any of the...
Restrictions: See 2b
Alvin A Marion Birnschein Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Eisenhower Center, Milwaukee: General
How to apply: (contact foundation)
Deadlines: July 31st of each year
Restrictions: (contact foundation)
Anon Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Project Return, 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.
Bame Foundation
- $10,000 to Project Echelon, Waukesha: Charitable gift
How to apply: Online grant application
Deadlines: Requests submitted minimum 60 days prior to event
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